Healfast 5% Ointment
Povidone Iodine (5% w/w)
by Eris Lifesciences Ltd
tube of 30 gm Ointment
About this medicine
Healfast 5% 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. Healfast 5% 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
- Treatment and prevention of Wound infection
Benefits
In treatment and prevention of Wound infection
Healfast 5% Ointment is a versatile antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of infection. Healfast 5% 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.
How it works
Healfast 5% 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.
How to use
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.
Common side effects
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Safety advice
- AlcoholNONE
- No interaction found/established
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Healfast 5% 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
- Healfast 5% 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.
- DrivingNONE
- No interaction found/established
- KidneyNONE
- No interaction found/established
- LiverNONE
- No interaction found/established
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Healfast 5% Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Chemical Class
- Iodinated polyvinyl polymer
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Derma
Frequently asked questions
Can I put Healfast 5% Ointment on an open wound?
Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?
Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% Ointment be used?
Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% Ointment affect thyroid function?
Using Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% Ointment.
Can I put Healfast 5% Ointment on an open wound?
Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% Ointment solution stain my skin or clothes?
Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% Ointment be used?
Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% Ointment affect thyroid function?
Using Healfast 5% 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 Healfast 5% Ointment.
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Eris Lifesciences Ltd
- Salt composition
- Povidone Iodine (5% w/w)
- Pack
- tube of 30 gm Ointment
- Dosage form
- Gel
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.