Medication "Bepanten" (ointment), the price of which is about three hundred rubles, refers to the means that accelerate healing. The medicine is allowed to treat different areas of the skin, including weeping wounds, places covered with hair, unprotected areas (for example, the face). The drug Bepanthen (ointment), the composition of which includes the active ingredient - dexpanthenol (provitamin B5) - is absorbed in the skin cells. Upon penetration into the epithelium, it is transformed to pantothenic acid. This component, in turn, is contained in coenzyme A and takes an active part in the synthesis of acetylcholine, acetylation processes, in stimulating the regeneration of the skin and mucous membranes, accelerating mitosis, normalizing cellular metabolism, and increasing the strength of collagen fibers. The drug is quickly absorbed and biotransformed in the body, thus replenishing the endogenous resources of pantothenic acid. The medicine has a moisturizing, regenerating and slight anti-inflammatory effect. Pantothenic acid is excreted unchanged in feces and urine.
Medicine "Bepanten" (ointment). Readings
Recommended for regular skin treatmentnewborns, for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes with inflammation of the skin, diaper rash, diaper dermatitis in infants. The drug "Bepanten" (ointment) is prescribed for the care of the mammary glands, to eliminate irritation and cracks in the nipples during feeding. The tool is indicated for the treatment of cover after exposure to chemicals, sunlight or other irritating factors. An effective drug for accelerating the healing process of small skin lesions. In particular, the medicine is applied to scratches, abrasions, burns. Bepanthen (ointment) is recommended for the treatment of bedsores, cervical erosion, skin ulcers, and skin graft damage.
How to use
In order to prevent the care of infants, the drug is applied to the clean and dry skin of a newborn with each change of a diaper or diapers. After each feeding, the medication is applied to the damaged area of the nipples. Treatment of defects in the mucous membrane of the cervix, cracks in the anus, the agent is applied once or twice a day to problem areas. For wounds and microdamages of the cover, the medicine is applied several times a day with a thin layer. The duration of use is set individually according to the severity of the damage and the tolerance of the drug to the patient.
Adverse reactions. Contraindications
When using the medication, in some cases, allergic manifestations are likely. In particular, against the background of hypersensitivity, it may developurticaria, redness, burning of the cover. The drug is not prescribed for intolerance. It is allowed to use the medication during pregnancy according to indications and under medical supervision. When processing nipples during lactation before feeding, there is no need to wash off the drug from the skin. Against the background of local use, an overdose is unlikely.
