What is Bepanten plus for?

The drug bepanthen plus is used to treat skin lesions of various etiologies. Bepanten Plus ointment is used externally, the active substance fights harmful bacteria, fungi, heals wounds and is effective for dermatitis, burns, neurodermatitis, treats trophic ulcers, acne, bedsores, cracks, abrasions and small scratches on the skin, protecting even the deepest wounds from infection.

Cream Bepanten Plus

Bepanten healing ointment is used to treat diaper rash and treat irritations on even the most sensitive skin. The cream has antiseptic properties, so it is suitable for treating wounds of any severity, treating cracks and infected small wounds. The antiseptic effect is provided by chlorhexidine, which is part of the drug, which does not cause an allergic reaction and provides an antiseptic effect against pathogenic gram-positive bacteria. The healing effect of the cream is ensured by dexpanthenol, which is part of it.

Composition and release form

Skin spray, 30 ml

Lauryl ether, dl-pantolactone, ethanol, purified water.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Tissue healing processes are ensured by the action of two main components - dexpanthenol and chlorhexidine, which have the following pharmacological action:

1. Dexpanthenol, a substance with the characteristic odor of lanolin, is a precursor of vitamin B and is converted into pantothenic acid in skin cells. This acid is a component of coenzyme A, an important regulator of skin cell metabolism. Therefore, pantothenic acid is necessary for the healing processes of the skin and mucous membranes. In case of various skin injuries, dexpanthenol, getting on the surface of the wound, is converted into pantothenic acid, and is involved in the restoration of damaged tissues and the formation of epithelium.
2. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic component of the drug Bepanten. Has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. It has a bactericidal effect against fungi and staphylococci, which are often the cause of wound infection. Chlorhexidine is well tolerated, does not cause allergic reactions, is effective on any area of ​​the skin, and does not lose its effectiveness against skin infections when using dressings.

Indications for use

Bepanten with chlorhexidine is prescribed for skin lesions of various etiologies. According to the instructions, Bepanten ointment, which contains chlorhexidine and dexpanthenol, is used to treat:

1. superficial damage, including sunburn, skin irritation (if there is a risk of infection);
2. chronic damage to the skin, such as bedsores, trophic ulcers;
3. infected dermatitis and neurodermatitis;
4. any damage to the skin in which there is a risk of infection: scratches, burns, cracks, abrasions, severe irritation, dermatitis;
5. cracked nipples in women during breastfeeding;
6. wounds resulting from surgery.

Bepanten Plus - instructions for use

Apply the cream externally, applying to damaged areas of the skin. Adults and children over 1 year of age can be applied several times a day in a thin layer to the affected area. In this case, the daily dose of ointment for adults and children should not exceed 5 g. The frequency of use is determined by the doctor individually in a particular case, based on the nature of the damage to the skin. The components of Bepanten will work more effectively if the wound is treated with an antiseptic before applying the ointment. It is possible to use bandages.

special instructions

During use, avoid contact of the drug with the eyes, ears, mucous membranes, inside the body and on intact areas of the skin. Deep puncture wounds must be treated under the supervision of a doctor, since if they become deeply infected and not treated correctly, there is a risk of sepsis. Do not use the ointment on uninfected wounds or with abundant purulent exudation. If, as a result of treatment with ointment, the condition does not improve within several days, you should consult a doctor.

Bepanten Plus during pregnancy

This drug is approved for use for skin regeneration during pregnancy and breastfeeding, since studies have not shown a possible risk to the life and health of the child. However, it is necessary to avoid applying Bepanten to large areas of skin. If the ointment is used to treat cracked nipples during breastfeeding, then before each feeding the medicine must be washed off the surface of the skin with warm water.

Bepanten plus - instructions for use for children

Chlorhexidine ointment is not suitable for treating the skin of newborns, since chlorhexidine antiseptic can cause an allergic reaction on delicate skin. For treatment, Bepanten with an antiseptic can only be used if the child is over 1 year old. If the drug is used to treat a child, then the indications and conditions of use specified in the instructions must be strictly observed. Before using the ointment, children should consult a doctor.

Drug interactions

If medications are taken at the same time during treatment with Bepanten with an antiseptic, a doctor’s consultation is necessary to avoid the negative effects of possible medicinal compounds on the body. The drug should not be combined with other antiseptics. The chlorhexidine component is not compatible with anionic compounds.

Contraindications

The main contraindication to the use of Bepanten with an antiseptic is hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug. Cannot be used to treat children under one year of age. Should not be applied to wounds where there is no risk of infection (eg sunburn). Do not apply to a damaged (perforated) eardrum.

Side effects and overdose

The instructions for use do not describe cases of overdose as a result of external use. If you are hypersensitive to the components of the drug, the following side effects may occur:

Terms of sale and storage

You can buy Bepanten with chlorhexidine at any pharmacy without a prescription. The tube with ointment is stored at a temperature of no more than 25 ° C without access to sunlight. The shelf life of the medicine is no more than 3 years from the date of manufacture if stored correctly.

Analogs

Among the analogues of this medicine are drugs that have a similar composition - they contain dexpanthenol and the antiseptic chlorhexidine. Before choosing an analogue of this drug, it is better to consult a doctor and study patient reviews of cheap and expensive analogues. In pharmacies you can find the following trade names of similar drugs:

Price Bepanten Plus

from 346 to 753 rub.

from 395 to 913 rub.

Spray or aerosol, 30 ml

from 364 to 1153 rub.

Reviews

Margarita, 28 years old An excellent remedy for healing. I was treated for an extensive thermal burn on my arm. There is almost no smell, the cream is non-greasy, so it is easily applied to the surface of the skin and does not leave the feeling of a greasy film. I purchased the cream after carefully studying reviews of analogues. There were no side effects and she tolerated the treatment very well.

Irina, 25 years old A good cream, always in your home medicine cabinet. For the first time I used it to heal cracks that appeared on my nipples during breastfeeding. I was afraid that the components of the ointment would cause an adverse reaction in the baby, so each time before feeding I carefully washed off the ointment from the skin. I did not find any side effects after use.

Maria, 29 years old The only disadvantage this medicine has is its price. There are many cheaper analogues. I chose Bepanten, despite its high price, because my doctor recommended it to me. I don’t regret spending the money, because there were no side effects, and the cream did its job perfectly.

Julia, 19 years old The doctor prescribed Bepanten with chlorhexidine when I came in with an already infected wound due to improper self-medication. The price of the medicine did not pleasantly surprise me, but I rather wanted to get rid of the wound that had been tormenting me for a month. I was pleased with the result: within a few days I felt an improvement.

The description is valid on 21.05.2014

1. Latin name: Bepanthen Plus
2. ATX code: D08AC52
3. Active substance: Dexpanthenol + Chlorhex >

Composition of Bepanten

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

Release form

Bepanten cream – opaque, homogeneous, has a color from white to yellow-white, has a specific weak odor. Sold in 30g tubes in cardboard packaging.

pharmachologic effect

The cream has a regenerating, analgesic and antiseptic effect.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride is an antiseptic that has a bactericidal effect on gram-positive bacteria, in particular strains Staphylococcus aureus, which most often provoke the development of infectious skin diseases. This component is less active against gram-negative pathogenic organisms. It has no antiviral activity and has a weak antifungal effect.

Dexpanthenol is the active component of the drug. Once in the skin cells, it is processed into pantothenic acid and has the same effect as the vitamin. If the product is applied topically, dexpanthenol is absorbed more actively compared to pantothenic acid.

Pantothenic acid is directly involved in cell metabolism, so it promotes the healing of damaged skin, mucous membranes and the formation of epithelium.

Not marked absorption of chlorhexidine through intact skin. Only minimal absorption of chlorhexidine is observed through the skin; there is no detailed information about its distribution in the body. If chlorhexidine is taken orally, the highest concentration is observed approximately 30 minutes after administration. After oral administration, chlorhexidine is excreted almost completely from the body in feces.

Dexpanthenol absorbed by the skin, in the cells of which it is converted into pantothenic acid. It binds to plasma proteins in the blood. The acid does not break down in the body and is completely excreted unchanged. About 70% of the substance is excreted in the urine, the rest in feces.

Indications for use

The product is used for the following diseases and conditions:

1. Superficial skin lesions where there is a risk of infection. These are cuts, cracks, scratches, burns, dermatitis, pyoderma.
2. Chronic skin damage: bedsores, trophic ulcers.
3. Skin infections, incl. neurodermatitis and secondary infected eczema.
4. The appearance of cracked nipples during breastfeeding.
5. It is used in the treatment of surgical wounds and injuries in minimally invasive surgery.

Contraindications

The drug is not used to treat those who have hypersensitivity to any of the components of this drug. It is not allowed to apply cream to perforated eardrum.

Side effects

Allergic manifestations may be observed as adverse reactions, in particular, dermatitis, itching, eczema, erythema, rash, blisters, hives, skin irritation, swelling.

Rarely, manifestations of hypersensitivity may occur: anaphylactic reactions, as well as anaphylactic shock. Such manifestations in the form of asthma syndrome, damage to the respiratory system, skin, and cardiac system can be potentially life-threatening.

Instructions for use (Method and dosage)

If the patient uses Bepanten Plus cream, the instructions for use must be strictly followed. The instructions for Bepanten Plus for adults and children over 1 year of age are as follows: the ointment should be applied to the affected areas of the skin that have previously been cleansed. You can apply the product once a day, but if necessary (for example, when using it on nipples), it can be applied several times. In this case, the daily dose of Bepanten Plus should not be more than 5 g.

If there is such a need, you can use bandages with cream. How long treatment should last and how often the cream should be applied depends on the type of injury and the characteristics of the disease. You should consult your doctor about this. The cream should not be used on large areas of skin.

Overdose

When used locally, there are no descriptions of cases of overdose.

Dexpanthenol It is well tolerated by the body even in high doses and is not toxic. There is a description of leveling up aminotransferases due to poisoning chlorhexidine.

Sometimes after repeated application of the product to the same areas of the skin, irritation is noted.

It is important to apply the drug only to superficial skin lesions.

Interaction

Chlorhexidine is not compatible with saponifiers, as well as with any other anionic compounds.

You should not practice treatment with Bepanten Plus cream at the same time as other antiseptic drugs to prevent their simultaneous effect on the body.

Terms of sale

You can purchase the drug at a pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.

Storage conditions

The cream should be stored at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C.

Best before date

The drug can be stored for 3 years.

special instructions

Do not allow the drug to come into contact with the eyes. If this happens, you should immediately rinse 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 or body cream for sunburn. In such a situation, it is better to use it for treating burnt surfaces. Bepanten. In case of allergic reactions without infectious complications, it is not advisable to use the cream.

If you have large, contaminated wounds, or wounds caused by puncture bites, you should first consult a doctor.

If the wound does not heal within 10 days, the swelling does not disappear, the secretion of pus increases, pain appears, the prescription of the drug should be reconsidered. In the process of treating wounds from which copious amounts of pus are released, the drug is not used.

Synonyms

Analogues of Bepanten Plus

An analogue of Bepanten Plus cream is a drug that has a similar effect on the body.

Analogues of the drug are considered Hexicon, Amident, Lavasept, Chlorhexidine, Citeal, D-Panthenol. You can use any of these drugs instead of Bepanten Plus cream only after a doctor’s prescription.

Newborns

Bepanten Plus is not used for newborns during treatment. If necessary, skin care is applied Bepanten cream for newborns. In this case, the instructions must be strictly followed.

For children

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

During pregnancy and lactation

During the study of the use of the drug in animals, no negative effects on embryos were found. However, there is no exact data on the use of Bepanten Plus cream on large surfaces of the skin during pregnancy, so it is not advisable to do this.

Can be used by women while breastfeeding. However, the product should not be applied directly during feeding. Before starting feeding, you must remove all remaining cream and wash the nipples thoroughly with water.

Reviews for Bepanten Plus

Reviews of Bepanten Plus cream are often left by those patients who note its positive effects. It is mentioned that the cream has a more pronounced antiseptic effect than Bepanten. It is often used as a baby cream when a child's skin is irritated and at risk of infection.

The product promotes rapid healing and partial pain relief of wounds. Young mothers note the effectiveness of the product for healing wounds and cracked nipples. The cream can be used on the face in case of irritation and minor wounds. In particular, reviews note that Bepanten Plus promotes the healing of chapped lips and facial skin. It is also noted that Bepanten should be used for stretch marks.

Price Bepanten Plus, where to buy

The price of Bepanten Plus cream in pharmacies is on average 310-340 rubles per 30 g. How much the cream costs in Ukraine should be found out at specific points of sale, but on average its price is 65-80 UAH.

Bepanten Plus is a combined antiseptic and healing agent for external use. It has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and tissue regeneration-improving effects.

Active ingredient: Dexpanthenol + Chlorhexidine.

Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic, well tolerated and has a bactericidal effect against gram-positive bacteria, especially sensitive strains of Staphylococcus aureus, which are the most common causative agents of infectious skin diseases.

Less active against gram-negative pathogenic microorganisms. Some Pseudomonas and Proteus species are resistant to chlorhexidine. It has weak antifungal and no antiviral activity.

Dexpanthenol quickly turns into pantothenic acid in skin cells and acts as a vitamin. When applied topically, it is absorbed faster than pantothenic acid.

Pantothenic acid is a component of the vital coenzyme A, in the form of acetyl coenzyme A plays a central role in the metabolism of every cell. Necessary for the formation of epithelium and healing of damaged skin and mucous membranes.

Composition of 1 g of Bepanten Plus cream:

1. active ingredients: dexpanthenol – 50 mg, chlorhexidine hydrochloride – 5 mg;
2. auxiliary components: pantolactone, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, lanolin, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, macrogol stearate, purified water.

Indications for use

What does Bepanten Plus help with? According to the instructions, the drug is prescribed in the following cases:

1. superficial damage to the skin, in which there is a risk of infection: scratches, cuts, scratching, skin cracks, burns, pyoderma, dermatitis;
2. chronic skin damage: trophic leg ulcers, bedsores;
3. skin diseases with their infectious complications, for example, secondarily infected eczema, secondarily infected neurodermatitis;
4. cracked nipples in women during breastfeeding.
5. in minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of trauma and surgical wounds.

Instructions for use of Bepanten Plus cream, dosage

For external use only. The cream is applied in a thin layer one or several times a day to a previously cleaned wound surface or inflamed areas of the skin.

The maximum daily dosage is 5 grams.

According to the instructions for use, Bepanten Plus cream can be applied under a bandage. The frequency of application and duration of treatment is determined individually on the recommendation of a doctor, depending on the symptoms of skin damage.

It is not recommended to use the cream for treating large areas of skin.

special instructions

You should avoid getting the cream in your eyes, ears and mucous membranes, and you should not take the drug orally (in case of unintentional ingestion of large doses, it is advisable to consult a doctor).

Due to the risk of tetanus, see a doctor for puncture, bite, heavily soiled or deep wounds. If there is no visible healing of the wound after 10–14 days, if the edges of the wound are very hyperemic, the wound suddenly swells or severe pain appears, or if fever occurs, you should consult a doctor.

According to the instructions, Bepanten Plus should not be used to treat irritations that are not prone to infection, such as sunburn.

Side effects

The instructions warn about the possibility of developing the following side effects when prescribing Bepanten Plus:

1. Allergic reactions are possible: contact dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, itching, erythema, eczema, rash, urticaria, skin irritation;
2. Anaphylactic reaction and anaphylactic shock.

Due to the risk of mutual inactivation and antagonism, combined use with other antiseptics is not recommended.

Chlorhexidine is incompatible with soap and other anionic compounds.

Contraindications

It is contraindicated to prescribe Bepanten Plus in the following cases:

1. severe, deep and heavily contaminated wounds;
2. damage to the eardrum;
3. children under 1 year old;
4. hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Overdose

Cases of overdose from external use have not been recorded. Repeated application of the cream to the same area of ​​skin may cause irritation.

Analogues of Bepanten Plus, price in pharmacies

If necessary, you can replace Bepanten Plus with an analogue of the active substance - these are the following drugs:

When choosing analogues, it is important to understand that the instructions for use of Bepanten Plus, the price and reviews of drugs with similar effects do not apply. It is important to consult a doctor and not change the drug yourself.

Price in Russian pharmacies: Bepanten plus cream 30g - from 431 to 507 rubles, cream 100 g - from 745 to 794 rubles, according to 793 pharmacies.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Keep away from children. Shelf life – 3 years. Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies - without a prescription.

4 reviews for “Bepanten Plus”

The doctors at the maternity hospital recommended this cream to me. I used it for a long time and then forgot about it.

I am familiar with this cream; I used it to save myself from a burn. An effective drug, but for household burns Panthenol in a spray is better.

I’ll tell you one thing for the future - when breastfeeding, THIS IS AN ESSENTIAL cream! nothing acts as quickly as it does on cracks.

At one time I resorted to using cream for sunburn. I also used cream on the heels as a preventive measure, as there were small cracks.
From time to time I apply cream to my hands when I feel that the skin is dry and peeling begins, 2-3 days and the skin on my hands is like a baby’s.