Heal Fast Ointment is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It is used for the treatment and prevention of infections in wounds and cuts. It kills the harmful microbes and controls their growth, thereby preventing infections in the affected area.

Heal Fast Ointment is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. You can help this medication work better by keeping the affected areas clean.

This medicine may cause side effects like skin irritation, redness, or itching at the site of application. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. You should stop taking it straight away if you have any signs of an allergic reaction. Signs of this include rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, feeling dizzy or faint, and nausea.

Uses of Heal Fast Ointment

Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Benefits of Heal Fast Ointment

In Treatment and prevention of Wound infection

Heal Fast Ointment is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Heal Fast Ointment kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, and wounds, or any break in the skin from getting infected. The antiseptic effect is caused due to the slow release of iodine. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Heal Fast Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Heal Fast

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)

How to use Heal Fast Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How Heal Fast Ointment works

Heal Fast Ointment is an antiseptic applied on skin, which is infected or is likely to get infected. It works by slowly releasing iodine which kills or prevents the growth of infectious microorganisms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Heal Fast Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Heal Fast Ointment is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Heal Fast Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Heal Fast Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Heal Fast Ointment is an antiseptic that helps treat and prevent infections.
Apply a small amount to the affected area after cleaning it properly.
Avoid contact with eyes and nose. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.
Do not use it on burnt, broken or inflamed skin.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Iodinated polyvinyl polymer

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Patient concerns

Suggest me a best ointment to heal a wound faster at anal point plz Which antibiotic is best to heal wound faster

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

first of all it need to be examined , we don't give blanket antibiotic on requestso u consult a surgeon / urologist

Hi, I am PATIENT 32 years old. I have septic in right toe nail. That nail grows inside the skin and gets septic. Plz suggest any antibiotic for the same. Thanks PATIENT

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Get ASD done with Butadiene ointment. You may need to get your nail removed by a surgeon if general measures fail to heal the wound

Hello doctor , 12 days before I had a foot injury where I got a deep cut so per doctor's instructions I got stitched So i wanted to know for how I need keep it away from water ? And how long it will take for the skin to get recover ? And if needed what ointment should I apply and get dressed for how many days ?

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Get the dressings done by a Doctor and it may take 7 - 10 days for wound to heal

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FAQs

Can I put Heal Fast Ointment on an open wound?

Heal Fast Ointment can be used as an antiseptic to treat or prevent infections in wounds such as ulcers, small burns or cuts, and other minor injuries. However, take special care if you are applying Heal Fast Ointment on open large wounds or where the skin is broken like burns. The reason being there may be a risk of excessive absorption of iodine in the blood which may increase to toxic levels.

Will Heal Fast Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?

Heal Fast Ointment has a natural golden brown color which stains the area where you have applied it. It does not however, permanently stain your skin and fingernails. The stain can be easily removed from your clothes with soap and water.

Where can Heal Fast Ointment be used?

Heal Fast Ointment is used in the treatment and prevention of infection in wounds including cuts, small areas of burn, ulcers and minor injuries. Do not use this medicine on deep wounds and clean surgical wounds.

How should Heal Fast Ointment solution be applied to an injury?

Clean the affected area and apply a small amount of the medicine to it. You can then cover it with a sterile bandage. You can apply this medicine 1 to 3 times daily. However, do not use it for longer than 1 week.

Can Heal Fast Ointment affect thyroid function?

Using Heal Fast Ointment over a large area or for a long time may sometimes cause problems with your thyroid. Symptoms of thyroid dysfunction include weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, lack of energy, and weight gain. If you notice such symptoms, contact your doctor who may advise you to stop using Heal Fast Ointment.

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