Description
Composition
The active substances are dexpanthenol and chlorhexidine dichlorold. 1 g of cream contains 50 mg of dexpanthenol and 5 mg of chlorhexidine dichloride.
The other ingredients are white petrolatum, liquid paraffin, lanolin, polyoxyl-40-stearate, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, DL-pantolactone, purified water.
What Bepanthen plus cream is and why we use it
Bepanthen plus cream is an antiseptic cream that accelerates the healing of superficial wounds and prevents infection. It contains the active substances dexpanthenol (a precursor to vltamine BS) and chlorhexidine dichloride as an antiseptic. Dexpanthenol is easily and rapidly absorbed after application and is converted to pantothenic acid (vitamin Bs) in skin cells. This enters the composition of coenzyme A and thus significantly affects the formation and renewal of the epithelium. It stimulates cellular mitosis, contributes to the durability of collagen fibers (increases the strength of scars), accelerates wound healing and alleviates inflammation. Chlorhexidine has a strong bactericidal and bacteriostatic effect on clinically important Gram-positive bacteria, thus preventing or limiting infection on the skin surface. The systemic effect of chlorhexidine is negligible due to very low absorption.
Bepanthen plus cream prevents the wounds from drying out and relieves pain with a cooling effect. It is easily lubricated and rinsed, does not grease and does not stick.
Bepanthen plus cream is available in a tube with a tube of 30 g of cream.
Therapeutic indications
– All types of superficial skin injuries in which there is a possibility of infection (abrasions, cuts, scratches, scars, mild blisters with burns, skin inflammation).
– Chronic wounds, such as leg ulcers and bedsores.
– Minor surgery: injuries and surgical wounds.
What you need to know before using
Do not use Bepanthen plus cream:
– if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to dexpanthenol or chlorhexidine dichloride or any of the other ingredients of Bepanthen plus cream.
Do not apply the cream to a pierced eardrum.
Take special care with Bepanthen plus cream
When using, make sure that the cream does not get into your eyes or mucous membranes. However, if the cream accidentally comes into contact with the conjunctiva, wash it off with water or saline.
Do not use the cream on deep and dirty wounds. Seek medical attention for such injuries.
For the treatment of irritated skin, in which there is no possibility of infection (sunburn), Bepanthen cream, which does not contain an antiseptic, is recommended.
Bepanthen ointment is recommended for the prevention and treatment of diaper rash or redness or pain and cracking of the nipples on the breast.
Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
There are no restrictions on the use of Bepanthen plus cream during pregnancy and breast-feeding, but avoid its use on large areas.
Effects on ability to drive and use machines
Bepanthen Plus cream is not known to affect your ability to drive or use machines.
Use of other drugs
Do not use Bepanthen Plus cream at the same time as other antiseptics. Chlorhexidine is incompatible with soap and other anionic compounds and may lead to interactions.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
How to use the drug
Apply Bepanthen plus cream in a thin layer once or several times a day on the cleansed wound or inflamed parts of the skin. You can cover them with gauze or a patch.
If you have the impression that the effect of this medicine is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Bepanthen plus cream can have side effects.
After applying the cream, a skin allergic reaction with a feeling of heat at the site of application rarely occurs.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
