Table 3.9: Unfavourable reports received to marketed toothpaste with 0.75% hydrogen peroxide in the period 1995-1997(unpublished company data)
| Unfavourable report |
Number |
1 Not included in total reactions
2 Injury from opening container
|
| Cuts/scrapes |
12 1, 2 |
| Splashes into eyes/face |
31 1, 2 |
| Swallowed product |
206 1 |
| Use complaints |
194 1 |
| Swallowed product with reaction (vomiting/cramps) |
17 |
| “Allergic” reactions |
53 |
| Rashes/hives |
78 |
| Itches |
16 |
| Skin irritations |
75 |
| Mouth irritations |
523 |
| Chapped mouth area/dry skin |
7 |
| Nausea |
18 |
| Stinging |
9 |
| Inhalation/coughing |
1 |
| Use complaints with unfavourable reactions |
180 |
Source:
SCCP
Opinion on Hydrogen peroxide, in its free form or when released, in oral hygiene products (2007), p.43
