Bepanthen® Wound and Healing Ointment

What is Bepanthen Wound and Healing Ointment and what is it used for?
The active ingredient dexpanthenol is rapidly converted in the cells into pantothenic acid, which is a vitamin of the B complex. Pantothenic acid is essential for the structure and regeneration of skin and mucous membranes. Bepanthen Wound and Healing Ointment promotes the healing of skin and mucous membranes in minor injuries (including minor burns and abrasions) and skin irritations (e.g., as a result of sunburn).

• For breastfeeding mothers, Bepanthen Wound and Healing Ointment is used for the prevention and treatment of sore nipples.
• In infant care, Bepanthen Wound and Healing Ointment is used for the prevention and treatment of diaper rash.
• Bepanthen Wound and Healing Ointment is used for the prevention and treatment of dry, chapped or brittle skin.

If your symptoms do not improve or even worsen, consult your doctor.

How to use Bepanthen Wound and Healing Ointment?
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as agreed with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

For application to the skin.
Apply the ointment once to several times daily to the cleansed wound, damaged skin or mucous membrane. For sore nipples: Apply the wound and healing ointment immediately after each breastfeeding. In infant care: apply after each diaper change.

The duration of treatment depends on the type and course of the disease. If you have any further questions about the use of the medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What Bepanthen Wound and Healing Ointment contains:
The active ingredient is: Dexpanthenol. 1 g ointment contains 50 mg (=5 %) dexpanthenol.

The other ingredients are:
Protegin X, Adeps lanae (lanolin, wool fat) E 913, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, bleached wax, white petroleum jelly, almond oil, paraffin oil and purified water.