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Can Disinfected Bottle With Hydrogen Peroxide Cause Tingling In Lips?

I recently disinfected plastic water bottles with hydrogen peroxide @ a store where you can purchase purified water. they had peroxide there to sanitize bottles you bring in. I rinsed the bottles out before I filled them with water. But there may have been some peroxide residue left, because the water tastes funny. My lips also tingle a bit after I have drank the water from the bottles. What are the dangers here for me. Should I discard the water Can I boil it instead. Is there a health risk?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Dentist,  's  Response
Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM.
Actually hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent for tooth. But at that time proper precaution is taken for prevention of soft tissue , as it creates slight irritation to soft tissue.
So in your case it can be possible that this chemical might have contacted your lips and a sensitivity has developed.
But as it is in diluted form it will not cause any further damage.
Hope it will help you.
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Dentist,  Dr. Darmi's  Response
Discarding water is more advisable in your case.hydrogen peroxide can't be drunken and also boiling won't help.
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Can Disinfected Bottle With Hydrogen Peroxide Cause Tingling In Lips?

Hello, Thank you for consulting with HCM. Actually hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent for tooth. But at that time proper precaution is taken for prevention of soft tissue , as it creates slight irritation to soft tissue. So in your case it can be possible that this chemical might have contacted your lips and a sensitivity has developed. But as it is in diluted form it will not cause any further damage. Hope it will help you.