D-Panthenol is found in many cosmetics. a unique substance that can work wonders: renews the skin, heals scars, makes hair shine. In addition, this component has the ability to penetrate the deepest layers of the skin and produce an anti-inflammatory process. What is this substance and for what it is used, let’s see.
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The composition and action of ointment D-Panthenol
Ointment D-Panthenol is a synthetic analogue of vitamin B, which is called the “beauty vitamin.” The active substance of the drug – dexpanthenol, turning into pantothenic acid during metabolism, and then exhibiting pharmacological properties. D-Panthenol is released as a cream or ointment. Form of ointment – aluminum tubes of 25 and 50 g. In addition to the main substance, the composition drug D-Panthenol includes auxiliary:
- lanolin (anhydrous);
- dimethicone;
- soft white paraffin;
- petroleum jelly, petroleum jelly;
- propyl, methyl esters;
- myristic acid ester;
- distilled water.
D-Panthenol compensates for the lack of pantothenic epidermis acids, increasing the performance of collagen fibers. Thanks this regenerates the damaged skin layer, manifests itself anti-inflammatory effect. D-Panthenol normalizes metabolism of dermal cells, ensuring the normal functioning of the epithelium. There is a softening, moisturizing, nourishing effect of the ointment. She is suspends and then completely relieves irritation, redness and other inflammations.
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What helps ointment: indications for use
D-Panthenol is used for the treatment of dehydrated dermis, for treatment of frostbite and postoperative wounds that do not have septic complications, prevention and treatment of diaper rash. Ointment applied externally, therefore indispensable in the presence of the following indications:
- Baby diaper dermatitis.
- Mild burns
- Skin irritation due to ultraviolet radiation.
- Cracked nipples during lactation.
- Scratches, abrasions.
- Dermatitis.
- Anal fissures.
- The bedsores
- Violation of the integrity of the mucous membranes.
- The effects of weather conditions (wind, cold, humidity).
- Daily hair and body care.
- Treatment of the epidermis after surgery.
Dosing and Administration
According to the instructions for use of the drug, the ointment is applied to the affected areas or mucous membranes of the skin are thin uniform a layer from 1 to 4 times a day. If there are cracks in the nipples in lactation period, then after each feeding the baby ointment is applied a thin layer in the form of compresses. Breast children after each shift diaper, as well as after bathing the drug lubricate the skin.
In the treatment of anal fissure cracks or pathologies of the cervix D-Panthenol is used 2 times a day. Duration of therapy determined by the doctor. In the presence of septic lesions of the dermis before application of the drug using disinfectants. With presence of weeping dermatitis or nonhealing lesions skin treatment with D-panthenol is carried out under strict control specialist.
Contraindications and side effects < / h2>
In most cases, the side effects of the drug is not observed. But there were comments from some users who complained about the development of allergic reactions, redness, swelling and peeling of the skin after applying D-Panthenol.
This can occur in two cases: either the recommended dose of ointment has been exceeded, or the person has increased sensitivity to the components. In any case, if such reactions are observed, the use of D-Panthenol should be discontinued and consult a doctor.
Price < / h2>
You can buy the drug at any pharmacy or a specialized online store. On D-Panthenol ointment 25 g, the price varies from 250 to 300 rubles. Tuba 50 g will cost about 350-400 rubles. How much D-Panthenol costs in online stores depends on the site’s policy, but on average prices are slightly lower than in stationary outlets.
What is better than Panthenol or D-Panthenol? < / h2>
This question is asked by many people who pay attention to the composition of purchased drugs. But these two drugs are the same, so they can easily be called analogues. According to its properties, ointments are interchangeable, since the indications are identical. It is more profitable to buy panthenol, but if you consider consumer reviews about D-Panthenol, the remedy is much more effective than its predecessor.
Analogs ointment < / h2>
On the pharmaceutical market there are several similar drugs that have dexpanthenol in the composition:
- Bepanten. Withменяется для лечения и профилактики сухости кожи у взрослых и детей. Recommended for small cracks, burns, abrasions and other injuries of the dermis. (See instructions for use of Bepanten Ointment) < / li>
- Pantoderm. It is indicated for dermatitis, abscesses of boils after dissection. It regenerates postoperative wounds, improves the survival of skin grafts. < / Li>
- Dexpanthenol. Suitable in violation of the integrity of the skin, with erosion and burns of the cornea of the eyes, for prevention of diaper dermatitis in infants. < / li> < / ul> |
Reviews < / h2>
Catherine, 44 years old < / strong>: D-Panthenol is a very effective regenerating ointment! I use it everywhere: from acne, bruises, various inflammations, even for moisturizing dry skin and for wrinkles. I recommend everyone to have such an assistant at hand.
Inna, 27 years old < / strong>: I met D-Panthenol in the maternity hospital when I started feeding the baby and her nipples were cracked. The pain was unbearable, and the midwife advised to use this drug. The procedure was easy and painless, after the first application of the ointment to cleansed skin, the nipples stopped hurting, and on the third day I fed the child without feeling any pain.
Irina, 39 years old < / strong>: I bought ointment to treat trophic ulcers from my grandmother. The result is amazing! What we fought with different means for a long time, heals on the eyes. The skin on the foci became softer the next day, and the spots diminished and brightened on the third day of using D-Panthenol.
