Bepanthen
Bepanthen cream and ointment help heal minor skin wounds, irritations, and dry skin by promoting skin regeneration.
Form
voide
Strength
50 mg/g
Active Ingredient
Dexpanthenol
Manufacturer
Bayer Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Apply to the affected area once or several times a day.
Method
Apply a thin layer of cream or ointment to the affected skin. Squeeze the tube from the bottom, not the middle.
Important
There is no known maximum daily dose; use as needed.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Hypersensitivity reactions
- •Skin reactions, such as contact dermatitis
- •Allergic skin rash
- •Itching
- •Redness
- •Eczema
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Skin irritation
- •Blisters
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to dexpanthenol or any other ingredients listed in section 6 of the full leaflet.
- Be careful not to get this product in your eyes.
- Some ingredients in Bepanthen ointment might reduce the effectiveness of latex contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine. If used on nipples while breastfeeding, wash off thoroughly before the next feeding.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 17.2.2025)