Bepanten tablets instructions for use

Composition and release form of the drug

◊ Lotion 2.5% in the form of a milky, homogeneous, liquid emulsion from white to light yellowish color.

Excipients: D, L-pantolactone, disodium edetate, chlorhexidine hydrochloride, polyoxyethylene glycol-300-stearate, liquid light paraffin, dimethicone, flavoring, purified water.

200 ml - plastic bottles (1) - cardboard packs.
400 ml - plastic bottles (1) complete with a spray nozzle - cardboard packs.

pharmachologic effect

It belongs to the B vitamins and is a derivative of pantothenic acid. Plays an important role in the processes of acetylation and oxidation, participates in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, in the synthesis of acetylcholine, corticosteroids, porphyrins. It has a pronounced effect on the formation and function of epithelial tissue and has some anti-inflammatory activity.

Indications

For oral and local use: inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, nose, larynx, respiratory tract (including after tonsillectomy), gastric mucosa, paresthesia in neurological diseases, treatment of defects of the uterine pharynx mucosa.

For parenteral use: postoperative intestinal atony, paralytic ileus, pantothenic acid deficiency in malabsorption syndrome.

For external use: wounds and burns; dermatitis, abscesses, boils, bedsores, diaper rash; treatment and prevention of cracks and inflammation of the nipples of the mammary gland during lactation; care for infants.

Active substance

Pharmacological group

Nosological classification (ICD-10)

Compound

Description of the dosage form

Cream: soft, elastic, homogeneous, matte, white to white with a yellowish tint, with a slight specific odor.

Ointment: soft, elastic, homogeneous, opaque, pale yellow in color, with a faint odor of lanolin.

pharmachologic effect

Pharmacodynamics

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

Pharmacokinetics

When applied externally, it is quickly absorbed by the skin (quickly absorbed) and converted 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 of the drug Bepanten ®

violation of the integrity of the skin: healing of burns (including sunburn), minor skin damage (abrasions, cuts, cracks);

prevention and treatment of dry skin, incl. and as a consequence of dermatitis of various origins (manifested by peeling, redness, irritation, a feeling of tightness);

daily care of areas of the skin most exposed to external factors (face, hands);

caring for the mammary gland during lactation (cracks and redness of the nipples of the mammary gland);

caring for infants and infants (diaper rash, diaper dermatitis).

prevention and treatment of dry skin when the integrity of its integument is violated;

treatment and care for the skin of a child (with diaper rash and diaper dermatitis) and a nursing mother (care of the mammary gland 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

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

The drug Bepanten ® can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

If the drug is used to treat cracked nipples during lactation, it should be washed off before breastfeeding.

Side effects

Allergic reactions (including urticaria, itching) are possible in extremely rare cases.

Interaction

There is no data on drug interactions.

Directions for use and doses

Externally. The drug is applied in a thin layer 1-2 times a day to the affected surface and lightly rubbed.

When caring for the mammary gland, the drug is applied to the surface of the nipples after each feeding.

When caring for infants, the drug is applied with each diaper change.

Overdose

Dexpanthenol, even in high doses, is well tolerated and does not cause any adverse reactions. To date, no cases of overdose have been registered.

Cases of hypervitaminosis are unknown.

special instructions

Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Release form

Cream for external use, 5%. 3.5 g, 30 g, 50 g or 100 g of the drug in an aluminum tube with a PE spout, closed with an aluminum membrane, closed with a screw-on polypropylene cap with a tip for piercing the membrane. Each tube is placed in a cardboard pack.

Ointment for external use, 5%. 3.5 g, 30 g, 50 g or 100 g in a varnished aluminum tube with a polypropylene neck and an aluminum foil membrane, closed with a polypropylene screw-on cap with a tip for piercing the membrane. Each tube is placed in a cardboard box.

Manufacturer

GP Grenzach Productions GmbH, Emil-Barell-Strasse 7, 79639 Grenzach-Wilhne, Germany.

Owner of the registration certificate: JSC "BAIER", Russia.

Organization receiving consumer complaints: JSC "BAIER", Russia. 107113, Moscow, 3rd Rybinskaya st., 18, building 2.

Tel.: (495) 231-12-00; fax: (495) 231-12-02.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

Storage conditions for the drug Bepanten ®

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life of the drug Bepanten ®

Do not use after the expiration date stated on the package.

Bepanten is an ointment or cream for application to the skin that improves the restoration and healing of the skin.

The active ingredient - dexpanthenol (provitamin B5) - is actively adsorbed by skin cells. When it enters epithelial cells, it is transformed to form pantothenic acid. It is vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) that determines the effect of Bepanten ointment/cream.

Pantothenic acid is an integral part of coenzyme A and is actively involved in the processes of acetylation, acetylcholine synthesis, stimulates the regeneration of skin and mucous membranes, normalizes cellular metabolism, accelerates mitosis, and increases the strength of collagen fibers.

Bepanten cream and ointment is quickly absorbed and transformed in the body, replenishing endogenous reserves of pantothenic acid. It has a regenerating, moisturizing and mild anti-inflammatory effect on the skin.

The cream can be used on any area of ​​the skin, including to treat weeping wounds, unprotected areas of the skin (for example, facial skin) and areas covered with hair. The ointment can be used under bandages and on dry areas of the skin.

When released into the blood, pantothenic acid binds to plasma proteins, mainly albumins and B-globulins.

Release form and composition of Bepanten:

1. Cream for external use 5%: soft, homogeneous, has a slight specific odor, white or white with a yellowish tint (in aluminum tubes of 3.5 g, 30 g, 100 g);
2. Ointment for external use 5%: opaque, elastic, pale yellow in color, with a faint odor of lanolin (in aluminum tubes of 3.5 g, 30 g, 100 g).

Active substance – Dexpanthenol – in 1 g of cream and 1 g of ointment – ​​50 mg.

Bepanten ointment or cream – which is better to choose?

The main difference between an ointment and a cream is the “fat content” of the base. The cream is lighter, it is quickly absorbed and leaves no residue. Suitable for preventing or eliminating minor injuries, allergies, etc.

Unlike cream, Bepanten ointment has a fatty base and stays on the skin longer - it has a stronger and deeper effect. Suitable for application under a bandage, but not for use on wet areas.

To put it simply, in most cases an ointment is suitable as a treatment, and a cream as a preventive option.

Indications for use

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

1. for microdamages (scratches, minor burns) to accelerate skin healing;
2. for bedsores;
3. chronic skin ulcers;
4. skin irritations (for example, due to photo-, radiotherapy, ultraviolet irradiation);
5. for cervical erosions;
6. anal fissures;
7. after skin grafting.

Cream and ointment are used to treat the skin during and after topical application of glucocorticosteroids.

Bepanten cream can be recommended as a means of preventive care for the mammary glands in women who are breastfeeding, as well as for healing cracks and eliminating nipple irritation.

Ointment and cream are used in infants for the prevention and treatment of diaper dermatitis.

Instructions for use Bepanten, dosage

The drug is used externally, lightly rubbing the ointment/cream up to 2 times a day into the affected or inflamed areas. If you have deep, punctured, heavily contaminated or large wounds, you should consult a doctor before using the drug (due to the risk of developing tetanus).

Instructions for use of ointment and cream Bepanten recommends the following methods of use:

1. For preventive care of a newborn, the ointment is applied to the baby’s dry, clean skin with each diaper change;
2. For irritation and cracked nipples during lactation, the cream is applied to the damaged areas after each feeding. Before the next feeding, the nipple is washed;
3. When treating defects in the mucous membrane of the cervix and anal fissures, ointment or cream is applied to the damaged areas 1-2 times a day;
4. To treat wounds and skin lesions, Bepanten ointment and cream are applied several times a day in a thin layer to the affected areas of the skin.

During application, you must be careful and avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. In case of an overdose, no undesirable reactions from the vital systems of the body occur.

The duration of treatment is determined individually depending on the severity of the skin lesions.

If wounds treated with Bepanten ointment or cream do not heal within 2 weeks, or if swelling, severe pain and fever occur, you should consult a doctor.

Side effects

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

1. in the presence of hypersensitivity to the components included in the composition, minor allergic reactions may occur, manifested mainly in the form of itching and urticaria.

In most cases, there are no side effects.

Contraindications

Bepanten is contraindicated in the following cases:

1. hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

The drug is approved for use by pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.

If the cream is used to treat cracked nipples during lactation, the drug should be washed off before feeding the baby.

Overdose

There have been no reports of cases of overdose to date. Cases of hypervitaminosis are unknown. Even in very high doses, dexpanthenol is well tolerated and does not cause the development of any unwanted reactions.

Analogues of Bepanten, price in pharmacies

If necessary, you can replace Bepanten 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, 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 ointment 5% 30 g – from 414 to 439 rubles, cream 30 g – from 423 to 438 rubles, Bepanten Derma cream-restorer for feet 100 ml tube – from 440 rubles, according to 692 pharmacies.

Storage temperature should not exceed 25 °C. Keep the drug away from children. Shelf life – 3 years. Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies - without a prescription.

What do the reviews say?

Almost all reviews from people who have used Bepenten cream or ointment are positive. The drug quickly and effectively helps with irritation and diaper rash in a child, cracked nipples in nursing mothers, chapping and dry skin, abrasions and minor injuries.

The cream and ointment can be used by pregnant women, as well as for the treatment and prevention of dermatitis in children from birth. Bepenten is well tolerated and does not cause side effects.

6 reviews for “Bepanten”

I bought Bepanten cream for a child, but in the end we use it with the whole family if necessary. Heals well.

Bepanten saved me after peeling, I smeared it on my face for 2 days and there was no peeling or redness.

I definitely recommend taking Bepanten with you to the maternity hospital. Perfectly heals cracked nipples after childbirth, just a couple of days, and everything is fine! Another plus is that you don’t have to wash it off before feeding, there will be no harm to the baby. And then you can also smear the baby’s bottom for diaper rash. All in all. a necessary thing at home.

Must be washed off before feeding.

Why did you decide that it won’t harm the child if you don’t wash it off? Have you done any tests? Or did you create this cream? Maybe you have an exception, but this is the first time I’ve heard (read) that cracks in the nipples appear immediately after childbirth,