Means "Panthenol-Ratiopharm" belongs to the category of drugs that improve trophism and regeneration in tissues. The medicine is intended for external use. Ointment "Panthenol-Ratiopharm" has a characteristic odor, slightly yellowish color. The active ingredient is dexpanthenol. Additional substances: wool wax, potassium sorbate, triglycerides, sodium citrate, white petroleum jelly, purified water and others.
The active substance of the drug - dexpanthenol - acts similarly to panthenolic acid.
When used externally, the drug promotes the formation and restoration of the functions of epithelial tissue, has some anti-inflammatory effect.
Panthenol-Ratiopharm (reviews of experts confirm this) for hard-to-heal wounds, as well as trophic ulcers, must be used under medical supervision. The duration of use depends on the characteristics of the course of the pathology and the severity of the patient's condition.
Panthenol-Ratiopharm medicine should be applied in a thin layer several or once a day to the affected areas. As a rule, the doctor, when prescribing, indicates the duration of treatment. If necessary, the course can be continued.
In practice, there were no cases of overdose (even if the drug was accidentally ingested). There are also no negative reactions in the interaction of the drug "Panthenol-Ratiofarm" and other drugs.
The drug has no contraindications for use during pregnancy or lactation. The use of the drug in the treatment of children should be carried out under the supervision of a physician.
When using it, there may be isolated cases of an allergic reaction due to individual intolerance to the components.
Panthenol-Ratiopharm does not require special storage conditions. However, the medicine should be kept away from children. The expiration date is thirty-six months. After this period, the medicine should not be used.
The drug is often prescribed in the treatment of superficial lesions of soft tissues and skin. The tool is used locally. Panthenol-Ratiopharm is used for abrasions, aseptic postoperative wounds, burns, poorly healing skin grafts, trophic ulcers of the leg. The drug is also indicated for dermatitis, as well as for sunburn.
No medicine is prescribed for individual intolerance.
When using the medication on the anal or genital area, it is recommended not to use latex contraceptives. This is due to the fact that petroleum jelly, which is part of the drug, acts in a destructive way on the material of condoms.
Despite the availability of Panthenol-Ratiopharm (the price is up to five hundredrubles), before purchasing the product, a doctor's consultation is necessary. It should be remembered that self-medication can lead to negative consequences. Panthenol-Ratiopharm is prescribed after examination by a specialist.
