Bepanthen Plus cream 30gr

Instruction for Bepanthen Plus

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Bepanthen's composition

The composition of Bepanthen Plus cream is as follows: 1 g of cream contains 50 mg of dexpanthenol, 5 mg of chlorhexidine dihydrochloride. Also in the composition of the remedy are additional substances: cetyl alcohol, DL-pantolactone, stearyl alcohol, paraffin liquid, paraffin white soft, lanolin, polyoxyl 40 stearate, water.

Form of issue

Bepanthen cream ​​- opaque homogeneous, has a color from white to yellow-white, has a specific mild odor. It is sold in a tube in 30g in cardboard package.

pharmachologic effect

The cream has a regenerating, analgesic, antiseptic effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride is an antiseptic that has a bactericidal effect on gram-positive bacteria, in particular strains of Staphylococcus aureus, which most often provoke the development of infectious skin diseases. This component is less active against Gram-negative pathogens. Antiviral activity has no effect, has a weakly expressed antifungal effect.
Dexpanthenol is an active component of the drug. Getting into the cells of the skin, it is processed into pantothenic acid and has the same effect as vitamin. If the agent is administered topically, dexpanthenol is absorbed more vigorously than pantothenic acid.
Pantothenic acid is directly involved in the metabolism of cells, so it promotes the healing of damaged skin, mucous membranes and the formation of epithelium.
There is no absorption of chlorhexidine through intact skin. Through the skin there is only a minimal absorption of chlorhexidine, there is no detailed information on its distribution in the body. If chlorhexidine is ingested, the highest concentration is observed approximately 30 minutes after ingestion. After application, chlorhexidine is excreted from the body with feces almost completely.
Dexpanthenol is absorbed by the skin, in the cells of which it is converted into pantothenic acid. It binds to the blood plasma proteins in the blood. In the body, the acid does not dissolve and is completely unchanged in appearance. About 70% of the substance is excreted in the urine, the rest - with feces.

Indications for use

The remedy is used for the following diseases and conditions:
    Skin lesions of the surface type, when there is a risk of infection. This cuts, cracks, scratches, burns, dermatitis, pyoderma.
    Damage to the skin of a chronic type: bedsores, trophic ulcers.
    Infections of the skin, incl. neurodermatitis and secondarily infected eczema.
    The appearance of cracks in the nipples during breastfeeding.
    It is used in the treatment of surgical wounds and injuries in minimally invasive surgery.

Contraindications

Do not use an agent to treat those who are hypersensitive to any of the components of this drug. Do not apply cream to the perforated tympanic membrane.

Side effects

As adverse reactions, allergic manifestations can be noted, in particular, dermatitis, pruritus, eczema, erythema, the appearance of rashes, vesicles, urticaria, skin irritation, edema.
Rarely, hypersensitivity can occur: anaphylactic reactions, as well as anaphylactic shock. Such manifestations in the form of asthma syndrome, lesions of the respiratory system, skin, heart system, can be potentially life threatening.

Instructions for use (Method and dosage)

If the patient uses Bepanthen Plus cream, the instructions for use should be strictly followed. Instruction for Bepanthen Plus for adults and children from 1 year is the following: ointment should be applied to the affected areas of the skin, which were previously cleaned. It can be applied once a day, but if necessary (for example when used for nipples), it is applied several times. In this case, the daily dose of Bepanten Plus should not exceed 5 g.
If there is such a need, you can use bandages with cream. How long should the treatment last, and how often to apply the cream, depends on the type of damage and the features of the course of the disease. This should be consulted with a doctor. The cream should not be used on large areas of the skin.

Overdose

When using the device locally, there is no description of cases of overdose.
Dexpanthenol is tolerated by the body well even in high doses and is not toxic. There is a description of an increase in the level of aminotransferase due to chlorhexidine poisoning.
Sometimes after repeated application of the product to the same areas of the skin, their irritation is noted.
It is important to apply the drug only with superficial lesions of the skin.

Interaction

Chlorhexidine does not combine with saponifying substances, as well as with any other anionic compounds.
Do not practice the treatment with Bepanthen Plus cream at one time with other antiseptic medications to prevent their simultaneous effect on the body.

Terms of sale

You can buy the drug in the pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.

Storage conditions

Store the cream at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Shelf life

The drug can be stored for 3 years.

special instructions

Do not allow the product to enter the eyes. If this happens, you should immediately wash your eyes thoroughly with water.
It is not recommended to use the cream to treat irritated skin surfaces, when the risk of infection is minimal. Do not use face cream for the body with sunburn. In this situation it is better to apply for the treatment of burnt surfaces Bepanthen. In case of allergic reactions without manifestation of infectious complications, it is undesirable to apply the cream.
In the presence of large, contaminated wounds, as well as wounds that have arisen the field of puncture, it is necessary to consult a physician beforehand.
If the wound is not tightened for 10 days, the puffiness does not disappear, the secretion of pus increases, pain appears, and the purpose of the drug should be reviewed. In the treatment of wounds, from which an abundant amount of pus is allocated, the drug is not used.

Newborns

For babies in the process of treatment Bepanten Plus is not applied. If necessary, skin care is used Bepanthen cream for newborns. In this case, the instruction must be strictly observed.

Children

It is used to treat children who are already one year old.

In pregnancy and lactation

During the study of the use of the drug in animals, no negative effect on embryos was found. However, there is no exact data on the use of Bepanthen Plus cream on extensive skin surfaces during pregnancy, so it is undesirable to do so.
Women may be used while breastfeeding. However, the drug should not be applied directly during feeding. Before the beginning of feeding it is necessary to remove all the remains of the cream and wash the nipples thoroughly with water.

Reviews of Bepanthen Plus

Reviews about Bepanten Plus cream are often left by those patients who note its positive impact. It is mentioned that the cream has a more pronounced antiseptic effect than Bepanthen. It is often used as a baby cream for skin irritation in a child, where there is a risk of infection.
The agent promotes rapid healing and partial pain relief of wounds. Young mothers note the effectiveness of the means for healing wounds and cracks on the nipples. The cream can be used for the face in the presence of irritations and small wounds. In particular, in the reviews it is noted that Bepanthen Plus promotes the healing of cracked lips and skin on the face. It is also noted that stretch marks should be used Bepanthen.