D-Panthenol, ointment 5% 25 g

Dexpanthenol is a derivative of pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B5) – a component of coenzyme A (Co-A). It stimulates skin regeneration normalizes cell metabolism increases the strength of collagen fibers.

In case of skin or tissue damage, an increased demand for pantothenic acid can be compensated by external application of dexpanthenol. Its optimal molecular weight hydrophilicity and low polarity allow its penetration into all layers of the skin. It has a mild anti-inflammatory effect.

Pharmacokinetics:

Indications

– Skin integrity disorders caused by mechanical chemical temperature factors or after surgical interventions:

– burns of various origins (including.

– scratches abrasions wounds decubitus;

– poorly healing skin grafts aseptic postoperative wounds;

– inflammatory processes in the skin: dermatitis furunculus trophic ulcers of the lower extremities;

– care of the skin around gastrostomy and colostomy tracheostomies;

– treatment and prevention of the effects of adverse environmental factors (cold wind damp) on the skin.

In children: diaper dermatitis skin irritation treatment and prevention of diaper rash. Cracks and nipple inflammation in breastfeeding mothers.

It is also used for the treatment and protection of dry skin as a source of neutral fats and dexpanthenol.

Active ingredient

Composition

100 g of the ointment contains:

The active ingredient: dexpanthenol 5.00 g;

Auxiliary substances: Vaseline 27.00 g; liquid paraffin 10.00 g; lanolin 17.00 g; cholesterol 0.50 g; isopropyl myristate 3.00 g; methyl parahydroxybenzoate 0.07 g; propyl parahydroxybenzoate 0.03 g; water 37.40 g.

How to take, the dosage

Externally.

The ointment is applied 2-4 times a day (more often if necessary) in a thin layer on the affected skin area, rubbing gently. If applied to an infected skin surface, it should be pretreated with any antiseptic.

Breastfeeding mothers should apply the ointment to the nipple surface after each breastfeeding.

Infants (including newborns) should apply the ointment after every change of underwear or water treatment.

The duration of the drug and the possibility of repeating the course of treatment depends on the individual characteristics of the course of the disease in the patient and is determined by the therapeutic effect achieved and tolerability of the drug.

Interaction

Interaction of dexpanthenol with other medicines for external use has not been established.

Special Instructions

The treatment of trophic ulcers and poorly healing skin grafts should be done under the supervision of a physician.

Do not apply to soaking wounds.

Contraindications

D-Panthenol ointment should not be used if you are hypersensitive to the components of the drug.

Side effects

Allergic reactions (including delayed ones due to the presence of parahydroxybenzoates in the drug).

If any of the side effects mentioned in the instructions worsen, or if you notice any other side effects not mentioned in the instructions, tell your doctor.

Overdose

No cases of overdose have been reported.

Pregnancy use

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