Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% - wound cream

The active ingredient dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% contained in Dexpanthenol is rapidly converted in the cells into pantothenic acid, which as a component of coenzyme A plays a central role in the metabolism of every cell.

Application

What is Dexpanthenol ,,ratiopharm" 5% and what is it used for?

The active ingredient in Dexpanthenol ,,ratiopharm" 5% is rapidly converted in the cells into pantothenic acid, which, as a component of coenzyme A, plays a central role in the metabolism of every cell. Pantothenic acid is necessary for building up the surfaces of the skin and mucous membranes. It increases the rate of cell renewal and the tensile strength of connective tissue fibres during wound healing.

Dexpanthenol ,,ratiopharm" 5% 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).Dexpanthenol ,,ratiopharm" 5% is used for the prevention and treatment of dry, cracked or chapped skin.

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

How is it applied?

What is Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% and what is it used for?

The active substance dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% contained in Dexpanthenol is rapidly converted in the cells into pantothenic acid, which as a component of coenzyme A plays a central role in the metabolism of every cell. Pantothenic acid is necessary for building up the surfaces of the skin and mucous membranes. It increases the rate of cell renewal and the tensile strength of the connective tissue fibres during wound healing.

• Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% promotes the healing of skin and mucous membranes in the case of minor injuries (including minor burns and abrasions) and skin irritations (e.g. as a result of sunburn).
• Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% is used for the prevention and treatment of dry, cracked or chapped skin.

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

What should you pay attention to before taking it?

What should you bear in mind before using Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% ?
Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% must not be used
- if you are allergic to dexpanthenol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6. other ingredients mentioned in this medicine.

Warnings and precautions

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Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5%.

The preparation is for external use only.

The simultaneous use of Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% in the genital or anal area and condoms may result in a reduction of the tear resistance and thus impair the safety of condoms.

The occurrence of the first signs of side effects must be reported to the doctor immediately.

Use of Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% with other medicinesInform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or do not intend to take/use any other medicines.
No interactions have been observed with the topical use of dexpanthenol.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% can be used during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Driving and ability to operate machinery
Driving and ability to operate tools or machinery are not affected.

Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% contains lanolin, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and potassium sorbate.
Wool wax, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and potassium sorbate may cause localised skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis)

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How should the medicine be taken?

How should Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% be used?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
For use on the skin.

Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% is used once to several times a day.

Apply Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% - Wound Cream thinly to the affected areas.

The duration of use depends on the type and course of the disease.

If you have used a larger amount of Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% than you should
even if you have not used it as directed (e.g. If in doubt, contact a doctor, pharmacist or the nearest hospital.
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If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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What are the possible side effects?

How should Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% be stored?

Do not store above 30°C.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton/tube after "EXP:". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Stay for 1 year after opening.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

5. How should Dexpanthenol ,,ratiopharm" 5% be stored?

Do not store above 30° C.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton/tube after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month stated.

Stay for 1 year after opening.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In this way, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and further information
What Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% contains

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• The active ingredient is: dexpanthenol
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1 g cream contains 0.05 g dexpanthenol.

• The other ingredients are:

Potassium sorbate, wool wax alcohol ointment (consisting of wool wax alcohols, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and white petrolatum), wool wax, petrolatum, white, polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate
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(Imwitor 600), medium chain triglycerides (Miglyol 812), sodium citrate dihydrate, citric acid monohydrate, purified water.

What Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% looks like and contents of the pack
Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% is a white to slightly yellowish, homogeneous, spreadable cream with a characteristic odour of lanolin.

Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% is available in packs of 35 g and 100 g cream.