Dexpanthenol - instructions for use, reviews, analogs and formulations (ointment, cream or gel 5%, aerosol or spray) for treating burns, intertrigo in adults, children (including infants and newborns) and during pregnancy. Composition

In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Dexpanthenol. Comments from visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors specialists on the use of Dexpanthenol in their practice are presented. A big request is to actively add their feedback on the drug: the medicine helped or did not help get rid of the disease, which were observed complications and side effects, possibly not declared by the manufacturer in the annotation. Analogues of dexpanthenol in the presence of existing structural analogues.Use for the treatment of burns, bedsores, diaper rash or diaper dermatitis in adults, children (including infants and newborns), as well as during pregnancy and lactation. Composition of the preparation.

Dexpanthenol - a derivative of pantothenic acid.

Pantothenic acid - water-soluble vitamin B - is an integral part of coenzyme A. Stimulates skin regeneration, normalizes cellular metabolism, increases the strength of collagen fibers. The increase in the demand for pantothenic acid is observed when the skin or tissues are damaged, and its deficiency can be compensated by topical application of dexpanthenol. Optimum molecular weight, hydrophilicity and low polarity make it possible to penetrate all layers of the skin. It has a regenerating, weak anti-inflammatory effect.

Composition

Dexpanthenol + excipients.

Pharmacokinetics

When topical application is rapidly absorbed and converted to pantothenic acid, binds to plasma proteins (mainly with beta-globulin and albumin).

Indications

• violations of the integrity of the skin, caused by mechanical, chemical, temperature factors or after surgical interventions (burns of different origin (incl.solar); scratches, abrasions, wounds; pressure sores; poorly healing skin grafts; aseptic postoperative wounds);
• inflammatory processes on the skin; dermatitis; furuncles; trophic ulcers of the lower extremities; care for the skin around the tracheostist, gastrostom and colostrum;
• treatment and prevention of the effects of adverse effects on the skin of environmental factors (cold, wind, dampness);
• in children - diaper dermatitis, scratches and minor irritation after exposure to the sun, ultraviolet and x-ray exposure; treatment and prevention of diaper rash;
• cracks and inflammations of the nipples of the breast in nursing mothers;
• for the treatment and protection of dry skin as a source of neutral fats and dexpanthenol.

Forms of release

Ointment for external use 5%.

Cream for external use 5%.

Gel for eyes.

Aerosol or solution for external use 5% (sometimes mistakenly called a spray).

Instructions for use and how to use them

Ointment or cream

Ointment is applied 2-4 times a day (if necessary more often). Apply a thin layer on the affected area of ​​the skin, lightly rubbing. In case of application on the infected skin surface,it should be pretreated with any antiseptic.

Breastfeeding mothers lubricate the surface of the nipple with ointment after each breast-feeding.

Breast children are given ointment after each change of underwear or water treatment.

Aerosol or solution

The solution for external use is used to rinse the mouth and throat in undiluted or diluted (boiled water in a ratio of 1: 1) form; for inhalations - in undiluted form; for rubbing into the scalp - in undiluted or diluted (water or alcohol in a ratio of 1: 3) form.

Side effect

• allergic reactions.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug.

Application in pregnancy and lactation

It is possible to use dexpanthenol during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) according to the indications.

Use in children

Possible use in children according to indications (diaper dermatitis, scratches and minor irritation after exposure to the sun, ultraviolet and x-ray exposure, treatment and prevention of diaper rash).

special instructions

Treatment of trophic ulcers and poorly healing skin grafts should be performed under the supervision of the attending physician.

Do not apply to dying wounds.

During the treatment with eye gel is not recommended to wear soft contact lenses. If contact lenses are used, remove them before application and re-dress 15 minutes after instillation.

Drug Interactions

With the simultaneous parenteral administration of dexpanthenol with antibiotics, barbiturates, the risk of developing allergic reactions increases.

Analogues of the drug Dexpanthenol

Structural analogs for the active substance:

• D Panthenol;
• Bepanten;
• D Panthenol;
• Dexpanthenol Hemofarm;
• Korneregel;
• Morale plus;
• Panthenol;
• Pantenolspray;
• Pantoderm.

Analogues for the pharmacological group (regenerants and reparants):

• Adelon;
• Actovegin;
• Alginatol;
• Apilak;
• Aurobin;
• Balarpan;
• Bezornil;
• Bepanten;
• Bepanten plus;
• Betamecil;
• Biartrin;
• Bioral;
• Vinylin;
• Gebreolone;
• Gepalpan;
• Hepatrombin;
• Hyposol;
• Humisol;
• Dalargin;
• Deoxynate;
• Depanthol;
• Intragel;
• Kontraktubeks;
• Korneregel;
• Xymedon;
• Methyluracil;
• Meturacol;
• Okovidit;
• Olesesin;
• Paylex;
• Panagen;
• Panthenol;
• Pantenolspray;
• Pantoderm;
• Pentoxyl;
• Polyvinox;
• Simpletons;
• Relief Ultra;
• Reparff;
• Rumalon
• Solcoseryl;
• Stisamet;
• Strix;
• Ulzep;
• Fitostimulin;
• Fusimet;
• Ebermin;
• Eplan;
• The index.

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