Bepanthen cream 5% 100gr

Instruction for Bepanthen

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Bepanthen cream along with the eponymous ointment is the most popular for today, a means for caring for irritated skin. He actively stimulates the processes of regeneration, promotes the speedy healing of wounds and burns, and also struggles with the banal dryness of the hands and face in the cold season.

Composition, form of release of Bepanthen cream

The original Bayer product is packaged in aluminum or polypropylene tubes of 30, 50 and 100 g. A distinctive feature of the packaging of this dosage form is the presence of blue inscriptions (on the product in the form of an ointment the words are displayed in red letters).
The cream has a homogeneous light texture. Well absorbed. Does not leave greasy marks.
One gram of the product contains 50 mg of active substance - dexpanthenol or provitamin B5. In addition to it, the structure of the cream includes structure-forming substances: pantolactone, cetyl and stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, isopropyl myristate and a moisturizing component - lanolin.
Buyers should know that phenoxyethanol is present in the composition of the Bepanthen cream, which is heated with controversy. It is added as a preservative and antiseptic. There is an opinion that this substance is capable of influencing the genome, i.e. has mutagenic properties.
Ether is considered a carcinogen, as well as a source of increased allergenic hazard. In some countries, for example, in Japan, its use is seriously limited. Experiments on animals showed a negative effect of phenoxyethanol on the nervous system and the brain. However, adequate studies involving people have not been conducted to date.
The manufacturer claims that the concentration of phenoxyethanol in the drug is not dangerous to humans.

pharmachologic effect of Bepanthen

The effect of the cream is due to the content of provitamin B5, which is rapidly absorbed by epidermal cells. Dexpanthenol is converted to pantothenic acid and thus becomes a participant in oxidation-reduction reactions.
Pantothenic acid is one of the key links in a whole complex of chemical transformations, the result of which is the construction of collagen fibers and strengthening of cell walls.
Thanks to the cream, wounds, cuts and burns heal faster. Bepanthen also has a softening effect and eliminates peeling. It has some anti-inflammatory effect, thereby removing redness. The cream can be applied to any area of ​​the skin, in particular to the scalp.

Indications for the use of Bepanthen

The drug in the form of a cream is used:
    for the treatment of minor abrasions, scratches, cracks in the anus, cracks in the nipples during breast-feeding for the purpose of prompt restoration of the integrity of the skin;
    when treating small skin areas after burns, chemical or ultraviolet exposure to eliminate redness and pain;
    for deep moistening of dry skin with cracks and peeling;
    when treating dermatitis in order to relieve itching and redness.
"Bepanthen" process the transplanted areas of the skin to reduce the likelihood of rejection.
The drug in the form of a cream can be used as a moisturizer for the care of infants for the treatment of redness and flaking.

Instructions for use Bepanthen

The official instruction contains recommendations for using the product for adults and children.

Application for adults

The wound surface must be disinfected before applying the cream. The drug should be applied a thin layer on the affected areas of the skin once a day or more. To do this, squeeze a small amount of cream. Rub it lightly with massaging movements until completely absorbed.
If a woman during breastfeeding appears on the nipples of a crack, they must be lubricated with cream after each application. Before the next feeding, the remnants of the product must be completely removed.
For young mothers, for safety reasons, it is recommended to use "Bepanthen" ointment, which, unlike the cream, does not contain phenoxyethanol.

Bepanthen FOR NEWBORNS

Parents often have a question, what is better Bepanthen cream or ointment? There is a simple answer. Against dryness and for the prevention of diaper rash, it is good to use a cream. It has a light texture, does not clog pores, after soaking it is not felt on the skin. The cream is applied during each diaper change.
If the baby has skin peeling, then the parcels need to be treated in turn: in one day the legs, on the other day the pens, but not all at once. Otherwise, it is possible to disrupt thermoregulation.
If the baby has obvious intertrigo, wetting or with severe redness, the cream is unlikely to help. It is better to use ointment. It creates a protective film on the skin and protects it from the aggressive effects of its own secretions of the baby and the environment.

How to use for children from 1 year?

Children from the year are treated with sunburn, insect bites, allergic redness 1-2 times a day. Abrasions and cuts before applying the cream should be sanitized with a disinfectant.

Contraindications and possible side effects

The drug is allowed to use during pregnancy and lactation. The application is not subject to age restrictions. The only contraindication is the individual intolerance of the components of the cream.
Side effects are extremely rare. Expressed as an allergic reaction (itching, rashes).

Terms of sell

You don't need a prescription to buy Bepanthen.