Properties
What is it?
International Nonproprietary Name - dexpanthenol Clinical-pharmacological group: Metabolic disorders → Agents affecting tissue metabolism → Agents activating tissue metabolism, improving trophic and stimulating regeneration processes → Natural origin preparations Pharmacological properties Characterized by anti-inflammatory, dermatoprotective, and regeneration-stimulating action. Replenishes pantothenic acid deficiency. Dexpanthenol is converted in the body to the active metabolite - pantothenic acid, which is a coenzyme playing a significant role in metabolism: protein, carbohydrate, lipid, and phospholipid metabolism. Ensures corticosteroid production, choline acetylation. Participates in the restoration and development of epithelium and mucous membranes, locally stimulates fibroblasts, the formation of collagen (increases resilience) and elastin fibers, accelerates mitosis. Indications --Dry skin. --Burns, bedsores, --Trophic ulcers, herpes --Cracked nipples (anal), - dermatitis, allergic dermatosis. --Poorly healing skin grafts. --Radiation damage to the skin, also protects the skin from sun and ultraviolet rays. --Post-operative wounds and scars. --Abscesses, furunculosis. --Treatment and prevention of cracked nipples and other inflammatory processes during lactation. --Used in newborns for the treatment and prevention of diaper rash (irritation). Dosage and administration For external use, Panthenol should be applied to the damaged or inflamed skin area, twice or several times a day. Care for lactating mothers' mammary glands: The ointment should be applied to the nipples after each breastfeeding. Can be used as a compress. Infant care: The ointment is used with every diaper change. Side effects In rare cases, allergic skin reactions. Contraindications Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy and lactation Panthenol is used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.