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Health Canada warning: hydrogen peroxide
- August 21, 2006 3:53 PM
- By Peter Hadzipetros
Health Canada is warning people not to drink products containing hydrogen peroxide for medicinal purposes because they can cause serious harm or death when ingested. Anyone who is currently using hydrogen peroxide in this manner should stop immediately and consult a health care provider.
Ingestion of hydrogen peroxide can cause serious harm or death, as well as irritation or ulcers in the stomach and intestines.
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