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Fast
alcohol · Fast is an over-the-counter drug containing alcohol, made by ABC Compounding Co., Inc..
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Not classified
- Route
- Topical
- Manufacturers
- 1
Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin, only when water is not available
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Active ingredients
Drug Facts Box OTC-Active Ingredient Section Ethyl Alcohol 70%
Purpose
Drug Facts Box OTC-Purpose Section Antiseptic
Uses
Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin, only when water is not available
Directions
Drug Facts Box OTC-Dosage & Administration Section press pump twice to deliver two squirts (about a quarter size) of foaming product onto the palm of your hand rub hands together and allow to dry without wiping
Warnings
Drug Facts Box OTC-Warnings Section FLAMMABLE, keep away from fire and flames For external use only
When using this product
Drug Facts Box OTC-When Using Section do not get into eyes if contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water
Stop use and ask a doctor
Drug Facts Box OTC-Stop Use Section irritation and redness develop
Keep out of reach of children
Drug Facts Box OTC-Keep Out of Reach of Children Section if swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Inactive ingredients
Drug Facts Box OTC-Inactive Ingredient Section water, peg 10 acrylate/perfluorohexylethyl acrylate copolymer, perfluorohexylethyl alcohol, propylene glycol
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid | .7 mL/mL | topical | 1 |
Side effect reports to FDA
FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 38,590 reports that list alcohol, data through 07/30/2026
Anyone can report a problem to FDA, and a report does not mean the drug caused the problem. Reports can be duplicated or incomplete, and counts depend on how widely a drug is used. Do not stop or change a medicine because of this list. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Most often reported reactions
- Completed suicide8,249
- Toxicity to various agents7,797
- Drug abuse6,960
- Death2,923
- Overdose2,443
- Cardio-respiratory arrest2,152
- Intentional overdose1,964
- Vomiting1,866
- Confusional state1,841
- Fatigue1,746
To report a side effect, use FDA MedWatch.
Manufacturers and labels
1 FDA label
- ABC Compounding Co., Inc.Shown hereM003 · Label 11/19/2025 · NDC 62257-658Full label
Fast: common questions
- What is Fast used for?
- Drug Facts Box OTC-Indications & Usage Section for hand-washing to decrease bacteria on the skin, only when water is not available
- Is Fast a prescription drug?
- No. Fast is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Fast?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Hand Sanitizer, Hand Sanitizer, Advanced Hand Sanitizer, Instant Hand Sanitizer.
- Who makes Fast?
- ABC Compounding Co., Inc. lists Fast with the FDA.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 11/19/2025 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice