BEPANTHEN OINTMENT 5% 30G

Trade name of the drug

Bepanten

International non-proprietary name

Dexpanthenol.

Dosage Form

Ointment for external use.

Composition

1 g ointment contains

active ingredient: Dexpanthenol - 50 mg;

excipients: Protegin X 50 mg, cetyl alcohol 18 mg, stearyl alcohol 12 mg, beeswax white 40 mg, lanolin 250 mg, soft white paraffin 130 mg, almond oil 50 mg, liquid paraffin 150 mg, purified water to 1000 mg.

Description

Soft elastic homogeneous opaque ointment of a pale yellow color with a faint smell of lanolin.

Pharmacotherapeutic group

Tissue regeneration stimulator.

Pharmacological properties

Dexpanthenol in skin cells quickly turns into pantothenic acid, which is an integral part of coenzyme A and plays an important role both in the formation and in the healing of damaged skin; stimulates skin regeneration, normalizes cellular metabolism.

Pharmacokinetics

When applied externally, it is quickly absorbed by the skin (absorbs quickly) and turns into pantothenic acid, binds to plasma proteins (mainly beta-globulin and albumin). Pantothenic acid is not metabolized in the body and is excreted unchanged.

Indications for use

Prevention and treatment of dry skin in violation of the integrity of its integument.Treatment and care of the baby’s skin (for diaper rash and diaper dermatitis) and a nursing mother (breast care during lactation: treatment of dry nipples and painful cracks). Activation of the skin healing process for minor injuries, minor burns, abrasions, skin irritations, chronic ulcers, bedsores, cracks and skin grafts.

Contraindications

Bepanten® should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to the drug components.

Use during pregnancy and during breastfeeding

Bepanten® can be used during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

If the drug is used to treat nipple cracks during lactation, it should be washed away before breastfeeding.

Dosage and administration

Outwardly. The ointment is applied to the damaged or inflamed area of ​​skin 1-2 times a day.

Breast care for nursing mothers: ointment applied to the nipples after each feeding.

Care for the baby: ointment is applied with each change of the diaper (diaper).

Overdose

Dexpanthenol, even in high doses, is well tolerated and does not cause any unwanted reactions. So far, cases of overdose are not registered. Cases of hypervitaminosis are unknown.

Side effect

Allergic reactions (urticaria, pruritus).

Interaction with other drugs

Cases of interaction with other drugs are unknown.

special instructions

Avoid eye contact.

Release form

Ointment for external use of 5%. At 3.5 g, 30 g, 50 g or 100 g in a lacquered aluminum tube with a polypropylene neck and a membrane of aluminum foil, closed by a polypropylene roll-up cap with a point for piercing the membrane. Each tube together with instructions for use is placed in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not higher than 25 ° С.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

3 years. Do not use after expiration date.

Vacation conditions

Over the counter.