Depantol - instructions for use, analogs, reviews and release forms (vaginal suppositories, cream or ointment) for the treatment of erosion of the cervix, vaginitis and nipple cracks in adults, children and in pregnancy
In this article, you can read the instructions for using the drug Depantol. There are reviews of visitors to the site - consumers of this medication, as well as opinions of doctors of specialists on the use of Depantol in their practice. 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 Depantolum with available structural analogues. Use to treat erosion of the cervix, vaginitis and nipple cracks in adults, children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.
Depantol - combined preparation, improving trophic and tissue regeneration, with antimicrobial activity for external use.
Dexpanthenol is a vitamin B of the body, it is metabolized into pantothenic acid, which is an integral part of coenzyme A and participates in the processes of acetylation, carbohydrate and fat metabolism, in the synthesis of acetylcholine, glucocorticosteroids (GCS), porphyrins. Stimulates skin regeneration, normalizes cellular metabolism, accelerates mitosis and increases the strength of collagen fibers. It has a regenerating, vitamin, metabolic and anti-inflammatory effect.
Chlorhexidine is an antimicrobial drug, an antiseptic.
It is active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, incl. Staphylococcus spp. (Staphylococcus), Enterococcus spp., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Streptococcus spp. (streptococcus), as well as yeast-like fungi and dermatophytes.
Keeps activity in the presence of blood, pus, various secrets and organic substances. Cream Depantol protects the wound surface from infection, suppresses the course of the infectious process and accelerates healing.
Depantolum does not interfere with the functional activity of lactobacilli.
Composition
Dexpanthenol + Chlorhexidine bigluconate (in the form of a 20% solution) + excipients.
Pharmacokinetics
Data on the pharmacokinetics of the drug are not available.
Indications
- acute and chronic vaginitis;
- endocervicitis (including complicated by ectopic cervical uteri);
- true erosion of the cervix of a specific etiology (as part of complex therapy);
- to improve the regeneration of the mucous membrane of the vagina and cervix after destructive methods of treatment (including diathermocoagulation, cryodestruction, laser-construction), in the postoperative and postpartum periods;
- treatment of wounds at risk of infection (including abrasions, cuts, scratches, cracks, scratching, insect bites, burns, trophic ulcers);
- treatment of postoperative wounds;
- treatment of infected wounds, burns (including solar ones), pressure sores, abrasions, cuts, cracks, trophic ulcers, diaper rash;
- treatment of infected dermatoses (including eczema and atopic dermatitis).
- diaper dermatitis, scratches with signs of infection in children;
- cracks and inflammation of the nipples of the mammary glands with signs of infection in nursing mothers.
Forms of release
Candles are vaginal.
Cream for external use (sometimes mistakenly called ointment or gel).
Instructions for use and how to use them
Candles
Depantol is used intravaginally. Before use, the suppository should be freed from the contoured package.
Enter 1 candle 2 times a day for 7-10 days. If necessary, it is possible to extend the course of treatment to 20 days.
Cream
The cream should be applied a thin layer on the affected area of the skin 1 or several times a day according to the indications.
Breastfeeding mothers are recommended to lubricate the infected surface of the nipple after breastfeeding.
Breast children are applied to the infection site after changing clothes or water procedures.
Side effect
- allergic reactions, itching and burning (passing after drug withdrawal).
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Application in pregnancy and lactation
The use of depantola during pregnancy and during lactation is permitted.
Use in children
You can use the cream according to the indications.
special instructions
Do not let the cream into the eyes.
Drug Interactions
Depantol is incompatible with detergents containing an anionic group (including saponins, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium carboxymethylcellulose) and soaps, if they are administered intravaginally.
Analogues of the drug Depantol
Structural analogs for the active substance:
- Bepanten plus.
Analogues for the pharmacological group (funds for the treatment of cervical erosion):
- Bacterial balance;
- Bepanten;
- Betadine;
- Vagotil;
- Hexicon;
- Genferon;
- Hyposol;
- Ligent;
- Metovit;
- Sanguirythrin;
- Solkovagin;
- Tikveol oil for oral administration;
- Chlorophylliptine solution in oil 2%.
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