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Hydroheal Silwash Solution

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Product introduction

Hydroheal Silwash Solution is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent. It is used for the prevention of infections in wounds, cuts, and scratches. It kills the harmful microbes and controls their growth, thereby preventing infections in the affected area.

Hydroheal Silwash Solution 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. Use it 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, making sure they are dry, and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.

This medicine may cause side effects like argyria (skin turns blue or bluish-grey). Please consult your doctor if this side effect persists for a longer duration. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact, wash your eyes with plenty of water and seek immediate medical attention.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Uses of Hydroheal Solution

  • Prevention of Wound infection

Benefits of Hydroheal Solution

In Prevention of Wound infection

Hydroheal Silwash Solution is an antiseptic that is used for the prevention of wound infection. Hydroheal Silwash Solution kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, or any break in the skin from getting infected. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.

Side effects of Hydroheal Solution

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 Hydroheal

  • Argyria (skin turns blue or bluish-grey)

How to use Hydroheal Solution

Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.

How Hydroheal Solution works

Hydroheal Silwash Solution is an antiseptic. When applied on the skin, it kills harmful microbes by puncturing the cell wall. It also hampers vital cell functions and disrupts microbial DNA. This is how it prevents infections.

Safety advice

Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hydroheal Silwash Solution during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hydroheal Silwash Solution during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Hydroheal Solution?

If you miss a dose of Hydroheal Silwash Solution, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

  • Use Hydroheal Silwash Solution only on the affected area.
  • Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
  • Wash your hands before or after applying this medicine.
  • Apply it as a thin layer on a clean, dry, unbroken infected area of the skin.
  • Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth, or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
  • Do not share your towel or clothes with anyone, and wear clean clothes every day to prevent the infection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Silver derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Antiseptics and disinfectants

Patient concerns

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My legs are too weak to support me as a result I am not able to get up from bed. Hence, I have severe bedsore. I have been taking Ceftum 500 mg tablets for the same and it helps but it is very costly. So, can you help me with a cost effective alternate for Ceftum 500 mg. I would be very greatful.
Dr. Souvik Sardar
Dermatology
don't take ceftum without knowing whether it's infected or notcall a general surgeon for a face to face consultation and examination of the soredo change your position frequently every 1hrly to avoid prolonged pressure over one areawash the area with normal saline dry it with gauze piece and then apply hydroheal gel . do this twice daily
I had c section on 20 Feb 2017 and now since few days I see sticky discharge which usually use to be transparent previously is at times blood filled Why so? Shall I see my gyne for this?
Dr. Megha Tuli
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Please visit your doctor for a check yp to rule out any infection of the wound site
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Marketer details

Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: July, 2024

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