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HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROCORTISONE vs HYDROGEN PEROXIDE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROCORTISONE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Total FAERS Reports 24,551 434
Deaths Reported 5,314 22
Death Rate 21.6% 5.1%
Hospitalizations 10,582 64
Average Patient Age 43.9 yrs 54.0 yrs
% Female Patients 68.3% 70.7%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Dec 14, 2017
Manufacturer Walgreens Meijer, Inc.
Route TOPICAL TOPICAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued