Bepanthen Antiseptic Wound Cream in detail
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.
Method of application?
Apply the medicine to the affected skin area(s). Do not use under final dressings and bandages. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Avoid accidental contact with mucous membranes, eyes and ears.
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the disease. General duration of use: 1-2 weeks
Overdose?
No overdose symptoms are known. In case of doubt, consult your doctor.
In general: Pay particular attention to a conscientious dosage for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautions.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information on the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.Storage
The medicine may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
The medicine must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation!What speaks against use?
- Sensitivity to the ingredients
- Lower leg ulcer
- Deep wounds
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Lactation: The medicine should not be applied to the breast.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.
What adverse effects may occur?
- Burning sensation on the skin
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
The information provided here is based primarily on adverse reactions that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
What adverse effects may occur?
What should you be aware of?
- Caution in case of allergy to chlorhexidine! cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
How do the ingredients of the medicine work?
Dexpanthenol: The active ingredient heals injured skin and mucous membranes. It is structurally related to pantothenic acid, a vitamin that is involved in important metabolic processes in the body. Damaged skin or mucous membranes lack pantothenic acid. The medicine containing the active ingredient, which is converted into pantothenic acid in the body, compensates for the missing vitamin and the wound can close more quickly.
Chlorhexidine: The active ingredient kills various bacteria by destroying the cell wall of the microorganisms. In this way, it keeps the skin and mucous membranes germ-free and thus disinfects them. However, the effect wears off after prolonged use.
Application
- Superficial wounds, for the prevention of infections (especially abrasions, lacerations, cuts and scratches)
Dosage
- a sufficient amount
- 2 times daily
- all ages
- distributed throughout the day
