The drug "Bepanten" (cream and ointment): difference and application

Bepanten instructions

The instructions for use of Bepanten are intended to familiarize the patient with all the necessary information on the use of the drug for treatment, as well as its composition and release forms. The instructions for the use of Bepanten are clearly stated here and recommendations for prescribing the drug are given. Information about side effects, contraindications and drug interactions of the drug is also provided.

Form, composition, packaging

Bepanten ointment

Bepanten ointment is applied externally. The consistency of the drug should normally be soft, elastic, homogeneous and opaque. The color is white or slightly pale yellow. The smell of lanolin is faint.

The active substance of the drug is dexpanthenol, which is supplemented with protegin X, cetyl and stearyl alcohol, white beeswax, lanolin, white soft paraffin, almond oil, liquid paraffin and purified water.

The drug is supplied to pharmacies in cardboard packs containing one aluminum varnished tube of 3.5 grams or 30 and 100 grams.

Bepanthen cream

Bepanten cream is used externally. The consistency of the drug is normally soft, elastic, homogeneous and matte. The color is white with a yellow tint. The smell is specific and weak.

The active ingredient of the drug is dexpanthenol, which is supplemented with D, L-pantolactone, phenoxyethanol, potassium cetyl phosphate, cetyl and stearyl alcohol, lanolin, isopropyl myristate, propylene glycol and purified water.

The drug is supplied to pharmacies in cardboard packs containing one aluminum tube with a polyethylene tip of 3.5 grams or 30 and 100 grams.

Terms and conditions of storage

The drug is stored at room temperature for three years. Access for children to its locations should be limited.

Pharmacology

The effect of the drug helps stimulate regenerative processes in tissues. This occurs due to the rapid conversion of its active substance into pantothenic acid, which is part of coenzyme A, which in turn is so important for tissue formation and healing.

The pharmacological properties of the drug are to stimulate skin regeneration and normalize cellular metabolism.

Pharmacokinetics

The active substance of the drug Bepanten, quickly absorbed into the skin, becomes pantothenic acid. Binding to plasma proteins also occurs quickly. Acid does not pass through the metabolic process in the body and is excreted invariably.

Prices for Bepanten drugs

The table below shows the approximate prices for Bepanten products available in online pharmacies.

Cream Bepanten Ointment Bepanten Bepanten plus Bepanten Derma

Prices may vary depending on the type of pharmacy chain and its location.

Bepanten indications for use

The drug Bepanten is indicated for use in patients with various damage to the skin in the form of cuts, abrasions or cracks. It is also prescribed for the treatment of dry skin and preventive care, especially after dermatitis.

Bepanthen cream can be used independently for daily care of those areas of the skin that are most susceptible to various external influences.

It is also recommended to use the drug for breastfeeding women to eliminate damage to the nipples of the mammary glands.

Bepanten is effective in caring for infants to eliminate diaper dermatitis and diaper rash.

Contraindications

There are practically no contraindications to the prescription and use of the drug Bepanten, with the exception of hypersensitivity to its components.

Which is better and more effective?

It is impossible to answer the question posed unambiguously. This is due to the fact that both forms of the presented drug are very effective and efficient. Depending on the characteristics of the patient and his problem, everyone should choose a more convenient remedy for themselves.

According to experts, it is better to purchase a creamy drug in the following cases:

• to prevent cracked nipples;
• for the treatment of minor wounds and abrasions;
• for redness, sunburn and skin irritation;
• with minor damage to the epidermis;
• as a daily skin care product;
• for quick effect and no stains on clothes.

The ointment form of the drug will be effective for:

• long-acting;
• treatment of dry epidermis, including dermatitis of various origins;
• eliminating dryness and healing cracked nipples;
• treatment and prevention of diaper rash in newborns;
• care for irritated and dry skin in children and adults.

As you can see, each of the presented means has its own disadvantages and advantages. For one category of patients, the long-term effect of the drug is an undoubted advantage, but for another it is a big disadvantage.

Many parents note that a thick ointment is best suited for caring for a child’s skin, which creates a kind of barrier film that repels dirt and moisture.

Bepanten instructions for use

The drug is recommended for external use. Its application is carried out on damaged or inflamed areas of the skin by lightly rubbing once or twice a day.

Bepanten during pregnancy

Bepanten is allowed for use during pregnancy. In addition, it should be applied to the nipple area of ​​nursing women after each feeding of the baby.

Bepanten for burns

For burns, Bepanten provides effective assistance in healing the skin. Its use is indicated for burn injuries caused by chemicals, physical interaction with hot spots and ultraviolet radiation.

Bepanten for stretch marks

Bepanten is effective against stretch marks at any stage of pregnancy. The drug prepares the skin for future changes and increases its elastic properties. When a woman has already developed stretch marks during pregnancy or during breastfeeding, Bepanten will be simply an indispensable drug for eliminating them.

Bepanten for newborns

Bepanten is prescribed to newborns from the first days of life to eliminate heat rash and diaper dermatitis, for which purpose the baby’s skin in the groin area and buttocks should be lubricated daily when changing underwear or diapers. As a rule, the drug is well tolerated by children, but if an allergic reaction occurs in the form of rash and itching, its use should be discontinued.

Choosing the optimal release form

Often parents are faced with the question: what to choose for their child - Bepanten ointment or cream? The choice of the form of the drug should depend on the specific problem from which the baby suffers.

The ointment, compared to the cream, is characterized by a faster action and actively eliminates prickly heat and advanced diaper rash. The ointment promotes the formation of a protective film on the surface of the epidermis, and the cream is absorbed faster.

Bepanten ointment is used only on dry skin areas, and the cream can be applied to wet areas and open wounds. The product is suitable for those babies who suffer from increased sweating on exposed areas of the body.

However, the ointment can be applied directly under diapers and garters, which enhances its effectiveness. Therefore, the use of this form for diaper rash from wearing diapers will be justified, in contrast to the use of a cream, which is prohibited from being applied in this way.

Thus, the ointment exhibits its medicinal properties more effectively, so this form of release of Bepanten is suitable directly for the treatment of skin pathologies, including diaper rash. The cream will be an excellent means of preventing the occurrence of these pathologies.

Bepanten ointment or cream

Having much in common, the drug Bepanten in the form of ointment and cream still has its differences.

• The effect of the ointment is more profound, and the cream acts mainly on the surface of the skin.
• The cream is absorbed faster than the ointment without leaving any shine on the skin.
• For dry skin lesions, ointment is more suitable, and cream can be used to treat weeping wounds.
• As a rule, ointment is applied under the bandages, thereby its therapeutic effect will only be enhanced, but it is not advisable to use cream for such purposes.

What is the difference?

Now you know the difference between the forms of a drug such as Bepanten (cream and ointment). The difference between these products lies not only in their composition.

Both forms presented are quite similar in appearance. However, without opening the tube, they are very easy to distinguish. The blue stripe on the pack indicates that it is a cream, and the pink stripe indicates that it is an ointment.

It should also be noted that the product in question differs in texture and consistency. The cream is well absorbed into the skin. It is quite lightweight and never feels sticky. As for the ointment form, it lays on the skin with a sticky and thick layer. This preparation is thicker and more viscous.

The ointment takes much longer to absorb into the skin. In this regard, its action is prolonged.

Side effects

When using the drug Bepanten, there are usually no side effects other than allergic reactions, which occur extremely rarely.

Overdose

There is no information about cases of overdose.

Drug interactions

There is no information about how Bepanten interacts with other medications.

Additional instructions

When using the drug, avoid contact with mucous membranes and eyes.

Differences in composition

In addition to the main active substance - dexpanthenol, Bepanten cream also contains a small amount of lanolin. Thanks to this excipient, the texture of the cream is non-greasy, absorbs quickly enough and creates a light protective film on the skin.

Composition of the ointment:

• Dexpanthenol - 50 mg.
• Almond oil.
• Beeswax.
• Paraffins.
• Water and alcohols.
• Lanolin 250 mg.

Cream composition:

• Dexpanthenol – 50 mg.
• Lanolin 13 mg.
• Water and alcohols.

Both products contain no fragrances or dyes. There is a preservative substance pantolactone, which stops the growth of microorganisms. Experts believe that ointment is therapeutically stronger than cream, so this particular product is used to prevent cracked nipples. The cost of the drugs is almost the same; the ointment can cost 50 rubles more. On average, the cost ranges from 360 to 424 rubles per tube of 30 grams.

Analogs

Analogs and substitutes can be products that have a similar chemical composition or have the same effect on the human body.

Preparations based on dexpanthenol, different from "Bepanten" in the secondary composition are: "Panthenol", "Dexpanthenol", "Pantekrem", "Pantoderm", "Aurobin", "Moreal", "Korneregel".

• “ Aurobin ” is used in proctology, “ Moreal ” is effective for diseases of the ENT organs, “ Korneregel ” is used by ophthalmologists.
• A similar result is observed with ointments and suppositories “ Methyluracil ”, “ Drapolena ”, “ Actovegin ”, “ Solcoseryl ”.
• An analogue of "Bepanten" for children - " Drapolen " copes well with diaper dermatitis and diaper rash.

The choice of drug often depends on how much Bepanten and its substitutes cost. Cheap analogues : “Dexpanthenol”, “Panthenol”, “Drapolene”, “Methyluracil”.

The price of substitutes is usually 1.5 - 2 times less than that of the original drug. The effectiveness of application is determined individually.

Reviews

Yazynina Ekaterina, Saratov region:

Six months ago I became a mother. The child is late, long-awaited, I am very worried about him. Skin problems started from birth. Redness, rashes and diaper rash in the folds made my son worry. We have tried many products for newborns. Bepanten cream turned out to be a salvation. I smeared the red areas 3 - 4 times a day. The skin has cleared, the child is calm and happy. Now I use the cream 2 times a day so that the problems do not return.

Musina Olga Vladimirovna, Ulyanovsk:

Bepanten should definitely be in everyone’s travel first aid kit, I was convinced of this once again. A week on a stuffy train with my grandchildren... Wiping the skin with wet wipes was not effective enough. The younger one broke out in a rash. Lotion "Bepanten derma" helped.

It also turned out to be effective for the very dry skin of my eldest grandson; the skin stopped flaking. There are many other things that this medicine can help with. We have been treating abrasions and scratches with Bepanten ointment for a long time, and they heal very quickly.

I also use ointment for my feet; cracked heels heal within a week.

Petrenko Ekaterina, Stavropol:

I would like to give advice to women after childbirth. For the rapid restoration of tissues of the birth canal, healing of ruptures and microtraumas of the perineum, Bepanten suppositories are excellent. You can use Bepanten ointment for your nipples if cracks appear. Having previously agreed with the gynecologist, I recommend purchasing and using it.