Wellmex Hydrogen Peroxide

Wellmex Hydrogen Peroxide is supplied as a healthcare product, with hydrogen peroxide. It is supplied in a pack size of 30ml.

No prescription is required for this product, as it is an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine. This page is limited to product, safety and handling information.

If you would like guidance before buying, you can speak to a doctor or pharmacist through an online consultation on DoctorOnCall. Orders are dispensed by a registered pharmacist and delivered to your address.

Clean the affected area first if it is visibly soiled. Soak a clean cotton pad, swab or gauze with the solution and dab it gently onto the cut, scrape or abrasion, allowing it to bubble briefly before wiping away with a fresh, clean pad. Do not rub vigorously. Allow the area to air-dry, or cover with a clean dressing if needed. For use as a diluted mouth rinse, dilute the solution as directed on the label, swish it around the mouth and spit it out – do not swallow. Avoid contact with the eyes and other mucous membranes, and do not apply to deep puncture wounds, animal or human bites, or wounds that are already healing well. Wash hands before and after application.

Not applicable in the conventional sense, as Wellmex Hydrogen Peroxide is intended for external, topical use only and is not dosed as an internal or oral medicine. Apply to the affected area once, or as directed by a healthcare professional, and avoid repeated daily use on the same wound over an extended period.

Use before the expiry date printed on the bottle. Hydrogen peroxide solution gradually loses potency over time, and more quickly once opened, so it should be used within the period stated on the label after first opening and discarded if it appears discoloured or no longer fizzes on contact with a wound.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat, as hydrogen peroxide degrades on exposure to light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use and store out of reach of children. Do not transfer the solution to an unlabelled container.

• Common: Mild stinging, tingling or a bubbling/fizzing sensation on application.
• Common: Temporary whitening of the skin at the application site.
• Common: Mild dryness or irritation with frequent or prolonged use.
• Serious: Skin redness, blistering, or a burning sensation that persists – stop use and seek medical advice.
• Serious: Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty, which require urgent medical attention.

• Do not use on deep wounds, puncture wounds, serious burns, or animal or human bites – seek medical attention instead.
• Do not use on wounds that are already healing well, as repeated use may delay new tissue growth.
• Do not use in the eyes, ears, or on mucous membranes, except as a properly diluted mouth rinse used as directed.
• Do not use if there is known hypersensitivity to hydrogen peroxide or any ingredient in the solution.
• Not intended for internal use or for ingestion.

• No clinically significant drug or food interactions are known for hydrogen peroxide when used as directed for external topical wound cleansing.
• Using hydrogen peroxide together with other topical antiseptics or wound-care products on the same area at the same time is not recommended, as this may increase skin irritation.
• No food interactions are known, as this product is for external use and diluted oral rinsing only, and is not intended to be swallowed.

• Use for a single initial clean of a minor wound rather than repeated daily applications.
• Stop using it once a wound looks clean, as continued use may slow healing.
• Never use on deep cuts, punctures, or animal or human bites – see a doctor instead.
• Keep the bottle tightly capped and away from sunlight to preserve potency.
• Always dilute before using as a mouth rinse, and never swallow the solution.
• Discard the bottle if the solution no longer fizzes when applied to a wound, as this suggests it has lost potency.

Wellmex Hydrogen Peroxide is formulated for short-term, occasional external application rather than continuous or extended use on the same area. It should not replace proper professional assessment of a significant injury, and repeated application over several days without professional advice may irritate healthy surrounding tissue.

Precautions: Use with care in young children and avoid applying near the eyes, ears, or mouth other than as a properly diluted rinse. Discontinue use if irritation, redness, or discomfort worsens. Keep out of reach of children and do not use on infants without medical advice.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: Seek medical or pharmacist advice if a wound shows signs of infection, such as increasing redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or fever, if a wound is deep, large, or caused by an animal or human bite, if bleeding does not stop, or if skin irritation or an allergic reaction occurs after use.