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Sodium Perborate

Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment

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Therapeutic class
Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Available as

686 MG/ML

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses aids in the removal of phlegm, mucus, or other secretions associated with occasional sore mouth for temporary use in cleansing minor wounds or minor gum inflammation resulting from minor dental procedures, dentures, orthodontic appliances, accidental injury, or other irritations of the mouth and gums for temporary use to cleanse canker sores assist in the removal of foreign material from minor wounds
How to use / dosing
Directions adults and children 6 years of age and older: dissolve one envelope in 1 ounce (30 milliliters) of warm water use immediately swish solution around in the mouth over the effected area or gargle for least 1 minute and then spit it out do not swallow use up to 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a dentist or doctor children under 12 years of age should be supervised in the use of this product consult a dentist or doctor for use in children under 6 years of age

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only. Do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a dentist or doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

1 marketed product on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.