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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE vs HYDROQUINONE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE vs HYDROQUINONE: Safety Overview

Metric HYDROGEN PEROXIDE HYDROQUINONE
Total FAERS Reports 434 277
Deaths Reported 22 14
Death Rate 5.1% 5.1%
Hospitalizations 64 15
Average Patient Age 54.0 yrs 48.9 yrs
% Female Patients 70.7% 93.3%
FDA Approval Date Dec 14, 2017 N/A
Manufacturer Meijer, Inc. Obagi Cosmeceuticals LLC
Route TOPICAL TOPICAL
Marketing Status Discontinued N/A