The Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment is made by the pharmaceutical company Bayer manufactured as well as distributed. It contains the active ingredient Dexpanthenol.
The ointment helps to care for cracked, dry and stressed skin and supports the wound healing of minor injuries such as cuts and scratches.
In addition to the form of an ointment, Bepanthen® is also available as a spray, eye drops, scar-reducing gel, foam spray, solution and as an antiseptic ointment. The ointment is available in different pack sizes.
In general, it is very well tolerated and also suitable for babies and toddlers.
Also read: Bepanthen® scar gel
There are different Indications for the Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment. Indication is a medical term and summarizes the reasons that speak in favor of using a drug or therapy.
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Indications for Bepanthen® are always related to the skin and the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes, because Bepanthen should never be taken orally. Bepanthen® can therefore be used for smaller abrasions and dry, cracked skin.
It also helps protect and nourish the skin if it has become sensitive from persistent irritation. This can be the case with a cold, for example, as you frequently blow your nose, which makes it irritated and painful. It can also be used cautiously for minor cuts and scratches. Baby skin damaged by diapers can also be cared for and soothed with Bepanthen®.
Bepanthen® eye and nasal ointment can also be used on the eyes. It contains the same active ingredient as Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment in a more handy tube. This means that eye mucous membranes that have dried out due to heating or allergies can be moistened and healed.
Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment contains the active ingredient Dexpanthenol. He belongs to the chemical group of Amides and Polyols. It is also known as provitamin B5 or panthenol. Dexpanthenol can be mixed with water, which is why it is often produced and used as an ointment.
$config[ads_text2] not foundIt has anti-inflammatory effects and is said to relieve itching. It also supports skin cells in their regeneration and thus accelerates the healing of smaller cuts and abrasions on the superficial layers of the skin.
Side effects that occur as a result of the use of Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment are very rare, but the exact frequency cannot be definitively stated due to a lack of data.
Possible side effects include allergic reactions of the skin and the entire body. This can lead to redness, swelling, skin irritation, a rash and so-called contact dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is a skin condition caused by an allergic reaction. The symptoms of contact dermatitis are severe itching and the formation of blisters. It can spread, so symptoms can appear all over the body, even if the ointment is only applied to a small area. Contact dermatitis can occur either once or repeatedly, depending on how allergic the body is to the ointment. It is not contagious.
If a side effect occurs, the Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment should be removed as far as possible and not used again. Depending on the severity of the side effect, a doctor should be consulted.
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Read more on this topic at: Contact dermatitis
Interactions can occur between different drugs if they are taken at the same time. The drugs can mutually reinforce or inhibit each other's effects. In connection with Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment, no interactions are known to date.
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Counter-signs, including contraindications, are reasons for not using a drug. In the case of Bepanthen®, there are no known contraindications. Since Bepanthen® does not interact with other drugs, it can almost always be used. The only exception here is the presence of allergies.
Except Dexpanthenol Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment also contains various waxes and oils that are supposed to facilitate application. If you know of allergies to other skin ointments and creams, the package insert should be carefully checked for all ingredients. This could therefore be a counter-indication for the use of Bepanthen®.
One gram of Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment contains 50 mg Dexpanthenol. That sounds like a lot. However, such higher dosages are not uncommon for creams and ointments, as the active ingredient first has to penetrate the human skin. However, this represents a distinctive barrier, which is why only a fraction actually gets into the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
As there are no known side effects or contraindications to Bepanthen®, the dosage can be adapted to the individual situation. With creams and ointments, it is advisable to apply a slightly thicker layer and cover it with a small bandage. As a result, the ointment is continuously absorbed into the skin over a longer period of time, depending on how saturated it is already with the cream.
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Bepanthen® is available in tubes of 20 g, 50 g and 100 g.
The price of Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment depends on various factors. The size of the pack, the pharmacy that sells it and current offers have an influence on the price. It is on average between three and eight euros.
The price of other Bepanthen® products, such as the Bepanthen® nose and eye ointment, may vary.
Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment is available on the Internet and in pharmacies. Since it is only sold in pharmacies, it is not sold in drugstores or supermarkets.
The antiseptic wound cream from Bepanthen® is required for wounds that have septic causes or are already showing signs of inflammation. Antiseptic means that the ointment kills pathogens such as bacteria. Something is septic when it has the potential to cause disease through bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
The wound cream contains besides Dexpanthenol nor the active ingredient Chlorhexidinewhich is responsible for the antiseptic effect.
The causes of septic wounds include, for example, animal bites, injuries from gardening or cuts from kitchen knives. This is because, as a result of this type of injury, bacteria are very likely to get into the wound in addition to conventional dirt and grime.
To treat such injuries, it is therefore advisable to resort to disinfecting and antiseptic creams or ointments. These kill bacteria and other microorganisms, which can prevent inflammation and the build-up of pus.
Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment can be used on babies, especially on the face and bottom. A compatibility test should be carried out before the first application. To do this, simply rub a little wound and healing ointment on an unproblematic area such as the back of the hand, let it soak in and wait a day. If there are no allergic symptoms, the ointment can be safely used anywhere on the baby.
Applications in babies are the same as in adults. Bepanthen® can be used for general skin care, the care of abrasions, scratches and irritated areas. It can also be used on areas irritated by diapers, in the genital, genital and anal areas. In the face, it can be applied to the skin and lips, as well as the mucous membranes of the nose and eyes. Of course, the baby should be prevented from eating or swallowing the ointment.
$config[ads_text1] not foundIf side effects occur, the cream should be washed off immediately and, depending on the severity of the side effects, consult a pediatrician. Indications of side effects are redness, swelling and blisters on the skin.
The Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment is also suitable for the intimate area. If the Bepanthen® ointment has never been used, it is advisable to try it on a less sensitive area, such as on the arm, in order to rule out a previously unknown allergy to the ointment. If there are no signs of allergy after one day, it can also be used in the genital, genital and anal areas.
According to the package insert, however, it should be noted that Bepanthen® contains white petroleum jelly. This can reduce the tear resistance of latex-containing condoms. The protection against contraception and protection against sexually transmitted diseases could therefore be reduced.
The skin on our lips is made up of the same building blocks as the rest of our body's skin. Therefore, Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment can also be used on the lips.
Indications are dry, torn or split lips. Broken, bleeding areas can also be cared for with Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment. However, the ointment should not be used in the mouth or on the gums, as part of the ointment could accidentally be swallowed. This can cause stomach pain and intestinal discomfort as the active ingredient Dexpanthenol also works in the intestines.
Bepanthen® wound and healing ointment can also be used on pimples. In some cases, however, it can make sense to use the antiseptic wound cream from Bepanthen® instead of the conventional wound and healing ointment, as pimples are a frequent entry point for bacteria into the body.
The antiseptic cream not only cares for the skin around the pimple, but also kills bacteria that may be around and in the pimple. This can reduce the risk of inflammation of the pimple and, consequently, the formation of scars.
