Ointment "Pantoderm" - instructions for use

The drug "Pantoderm" is a five-percent yellow color ointment. The active substance is dexpanthenol. Other (auxiliary) substances: almond oil and vaseline, white wax, petroleum jelly, water, lanolin alcohols, cetastearyl alcohol.

The tool "Pantoderm" refers to drugs that improve the regeneration and trophism of tissues. The medicine is used externally.

"Pantoderm" (ointment) (the instruction indicates this) has a metabolic, regenerating and weak anti-inflammatory effect.

The active component passes into the body in the active metabolite - pantothenic acid. This substance is an integral component of coenzyme A. This coenzyme is a catalyst for acetylation, takes part in metabolic processes, namely in a cycle of tricarboxylic acids, the exchange of fatty acids, fats and carbohydrates, proteins, and phospholipids. In addition, it provides both the formation of corticosteroids, as well as the acetylation of choline.

The drug "Pantoderm" instruction recommends the use for dry skin, dermatitis, burns and wounds, diaper rash, bedsores. The medicine is prescribed for abscesses, furuncles after opening and sanitation. The tool "Pantoderm" instruction also recommends for aseptic postoperative wounds, for the treatment of skin grafts that do not stick well on the skin. The drug is shown during lactation for the prevention of nipple cracks in nursing, in the therapy of infants as a preventive and therapeutic agent for diaper rash. The agent helps to intensify the healing processes of the skin as a result of minor damage or erythema from skin contact with diapers.

The medicine "Pantoderm" (the instruction indicates this) accelerates mitosis, strengthens the strength of collagen fibers, stimulates the regenerative activity of not only the skin, but also the mucous membranes.

The drug is applied a thin layer externally to the affected (inflamed or damaged) areas from one to three to four times a day.

Treatment of mammary glands in nursing should be carried out after each feeding. The drug is applied after each feeding, it is allowed to use as compresses. The treatment of the skin of the infant is carried out with each change of the diaper.

The use of medication can provoke allergic reactions. However, this side effect is very rare.

The drug "Pantoderm" (the instruction contains such information) is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity.

No cases of overdose were noted in practice. There is no information on the interaction of the drug with other drugs.

The drug should be stored in a dry place, protected from light. The temperature should not be more than twenty-five degrees. The medicine "Pantoderm" (the instruction for use confirms this) should be kept out of reach of children.

Before use, consult a doctor.