Can hydrogen peroxide poisoning be treated?
There is no proven antidote for hydrogen peroxide poisoning, but its effects can be treated, and most persons get well. Persons who have experienced serious symptoms may need to be hospitalized. Are any future health effects likely to occur? A single small exposure from which a person recovers quickly is not likely to cause delayed or long-term effects. After a severe exposure, a person may not notice any symptoms for up to 24 hours, but may develop lung damage. What tests can be done if a person has been exposed to hydrogen peroxide? There are no specific blood and urine tests that can show whether a person has been exposed to hydrogen peroxide. However, blood tests and a chest x-ray may be used to evaluate lung injury. Testing is not needed in every case. Where can more information about hydrogen peroxide be found? More information about hydrogen peroxide can be obtained from your regional poison control center; your state, county, or local health department; the Agency for Toxic Sub
