Patient information leaflet
Bepanthen® - Ointment
COMPOSITION 1 g of ointment contains 50mg of the active substance dexpanthenol. Excipients: Cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, white beeswax, wool fat, white soft paraffin, refined almond oil, liquid paraffin, protegin X and purified water. INDICATIONS In baby care, for treating and preventing nappy rash, soreness, skin redness, and for protection against wet Nappies , for care of the breasts while breastfeeding and for treating sore nipples, For the prevention and treatment of sore and chapped skin, For dry skin CONTRAINDICATIONS If you are allergic to one or more of the ingredients, you must not take Bepanthen ointment WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS No special precautions are required provided it is used for the directed purpose. Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you: suffer from any other illnesses, have allergies or, are taking or externally applying any other medicines (including those you purchase yourself) Pregnancy and breastfeeding Bepanthen ointment may be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding SIDE EFFECTS The following side effects may occur when using Bepanthen ointment: Side effects have only rarely been associated with the use of Bepanthen Ointment. Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you see any unusual skin reactions. If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist Made under license from Bayer Consumer Care AG, Basel, Switzerland by GP Grenzach Produktions GmbH, Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany This package leaflet was last reviewed in April, 2014.
Bepanthen® Moisturizing cream
COMPOSITION 1 g of cream contains 50 mg of the active substance dexpanthenol. The other ingredients are: phenoxyethanol (Ph. Eur.), (3R)-3-hydroxy-4,4-dimethyloxolan-2-one, hexadecyldihydrogenphosphate, potassium salt, lanolin, propylene glycol, cetylalcohol (Ph.Eur.), stearyl alcohol (Ph. Eur.), hexadecan-1-ol,purified water. INDICATIONS Bepanthen Cream contains the active ingredient dexpanthenol in a highly absorbent , slightly fatty emulsion. The active substance dexpanthenol is converted in the skin into the vitamin pantothenic acid and supports the development and regeneration of the skin from within. The cream has a soothing and cooling effect thanks to its high moisture content. Bepanthen Cream is used for treating overstressed and irritated but intact skin associated with: Redness and sunburn, Pressure marks, Mild burns, Rough areas of skin (e.g. on the hands, elbows or feet) CONTRAINDICATIONS You should not use Bepanthen Cream if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to one or more of the ingredients in the product WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS No special precautions are required provided that the product is used as directed. Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you: suffer from any other illnesses, have allergies or are taking or externally applying any other medicines (including those you purchase yourself). Use of Bepanthen® Cream during pregnancy or while Breastfeeding Bepanthen Cream may be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. SIDE EFFECTS The following side effects may occur when using Bepanthen Cream .Side effects of Bepanthen Cream have only rarely been observed to date. Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you notice any unusual skin reactions. If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. Manufactured by GP Grenzach Produktions GmbH, Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany for Bayer Consumer Care AG, Basel, Switzerland. This package leaflet was last reviewed in April 2014.