Bepanten, cream 5% 100 g

Pharmacological group

Tissue regeneration stimulant.

Pharmacological action

Dexpanthenol is quickly converted in the skin cells into pantothenic acid, which is part of coenzyme A and plays an important role both in the formation and healing of damaged skin. It stimulates skin regeneration and normalizes cell metabolism.

Pharmacokinetics

Dexpanthenol is quickly absorbed by the skin (quickly absorbed) and converted to pantothenic acid.

Binds with plasma proteins (mainly with albumin and β-globulin).

Pantothenic acid is not metabolized in the body and is excreted unchanged.

Indications

Bepanten is used in adults and children for:

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

– prevention and treatment of dry skin, incl. and as a consequence of dermatitis of various origins;

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

– care of the mammary glands during lactation (cracks and redness of the nipples of the mammary gland);

– care for infants and infants (diaper rash, diaper dermatitis).

Pharmacological effect

Clinical and pharmacological group

Stimulator of tissue regeneration.

Pharmacological action

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

Pharmacokinetics

Dexpanthenol is quickly absorbed by the skin (rapidly absorbed) and converted into pantothenic acid.

Binds to plasma proteins (mainly albumin and β-globulin).

Pantothenic acid is not metabolized in the body and is excreted unchanged.

Special instructions

Interaction with alcohol

There is no data on interaction with alcohol.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

The drug is approved for use as an over-the-counter product.

Active ingredient

Dexpanthenol

Composition

Cream for external use 5% from white to white with a yellowish tint, soft, elastic, homogeneous, matte, with a slight specific odor.

1 g of cream contains:

Active ingredients:

dexpanthenol 50 mg.

Excipients:

D,L-pantolactone – 5 mg,

phenoxyethanol – 5 mg,

potassium cetyl phosphate (amphisol K) – 12.7 mg,

cetyl alcohol – 24 mg,

stearyl alcohol – 16 mg,

lanolin – 13 mg,

isopropyl myristate – 35 mg,

propylene glycol – 15 mg,

purified water – up to 1000 mg.

In an aluminum tube there are 3.5, 30 g or 100 g of ointment. There is 1 tube in a cardboard package.

Pregnancy

Bepanten® cream can be used in children, during pregnancy, and during breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Contraindications to the use of bepanthen are:

hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Side Effects

When using the drug the following are possible:

In extremely rare cases: allergic reactions.

Interaction

There is no data on drug interactions between the drug.

Overdose

To date, no cases of overdose have been reported.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 25 °C

Shelf life

3 years

Manufacturer

GP Grenzach Productions, Germany