Bepanthen, cream 5%, 30g

Composition

Cream for external use 5% from white to white with a yellowish tinge of color, soft, elastic, homogeneous, matte, with a weak specific smell.

1 g of cream contains:

Active ingredients:

dexpanthenol 50 mg.

Auxiliary substances:

D, L-pantolactone-5 mg,

phenoxyethanol-5 mg,

potassium cetyl phosphate (amphisol K) – 12.7 mg,

cetyl alcohol-24 mg,

stearyl alcohol-16 mg,

lanolin-13 mg,

isopropyl myristate-35 mg,

propylene glycol-15 mg,

purified water – up to 1000 mg

Pharmacological action

Clinical and pharmacological group

Stimulator of tissue regeneration.

Pharmacological action

Dexpanthenol is rapidly converted in skin cells to pantothenic acid, which is a component of coenzyme A and plays an important role in both the formation and healing of damaged skin.

It stimulates skin regeneration, normalizes cellular metabolism.

Pharmacokinetics

Dexpanthenol is rapidly absorbed by the skin (quickly absorbed) and converted to pantothenic acid.

It binds to plasma proteins (mainly albumin and β-globulin).

Pantothenic acid is not metabolized in the body and is excreted unchanged.

Indications

Bepanthen is used in adults and children for:

• violation of the integrity of the skin: the healing of burns (including solar), small skin lesions (abrasions, cuts, cracks, etc. );
• prevention and treatment of dry skin, including as a result of dermatitis of various origins;
• daily care for areas of skin that are most susceptible to influence of external factors (face, hands);
• the care of the Breasts during lactation (cracks, and redness of the nipple of the breast);
• caring for children and babies (diaper rash, diaper dermatitis).

Contraindications

Contraindication to the use of Bepanthen is:

• hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Side effects

When using the drug, you may: :

In extremely rare cases: allergic reactions.

Interaction

There are no data on drug interactions.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Dosage and use method

Apply externally. The cream is applied in a thin layer on the affected surface and lightly rubbed in. Apply 1-2 times/day.

Dosage regimen for different age groups

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

children care: the cream is applied with each change of diaper (diaper).

Overdose

To date, no overdose cases have been reported.

Special instructions

Interaction with alcohol

There are no data on interaction with alcohol.

Conditions of release from pharmacies

The drug is approved for use as an over-the-counter product.

Form of production

Cream for external use

Storage conditions

Bepanthen should be kept out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Shelf

life is 3 years.

Active ingredient

Dexpanthenol

Dosage form

cream

Description

For pregnant women, For children, For adults, For Nursing mothers

Indications

Sunburn, Dermatitis, Burns, Minor Skin Damage, Diaper Rash, Cracked Nipples in nursing mothers