First Shield

First Shield is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. It is labelled by EVER READY FIRST AID taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 72976-021, application M003, label effective 20260803. It is one of 28 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing HYDROGEN PEROXIDE are most often described in connection with: first aid, help prevent, infection minor, cuts scrapes. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns

Directions spray over affected area if bandaged, let dry first not to be used on children under 12 years of age

Warnings For external use only.

FDA lists 28 drug label records with HYDROGEN PEROXIDE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is First Shield used for?
Uses first aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns

Who makes First Shield?
EVER READY FIRST AID is the labeler of record for First Shield. 28 FDA label records share the active ingredient HYDROGEN PEROXIDE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does First Shield come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is First Shield prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing HYDROGEN PEROXIDE?
Yes. 28 FDA drug label records list HYDROGEN PEROXIDE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has First Shield been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.