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Dexpanthenol

Miscellaneous topical agents Prescription

Indications

Dexpanthenol ointment is used to prevent and treat diaper rash in infants. It is also used to prevent and treat cracked or sore nipples in nursing women, and chafed, cracked or split skin. Doctors also use it for the treatment of light skin wounds and dry skin.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

Dexpanthenol is an alcohol derivative of pantothenic acid, which is part of the B complex vitamins and is essential for a normally functioning epithelium. In the body, dexpanthenol is cleaved by enzymes to form pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid is an essential component of Coenzyme A, and Coenzyme A acts as a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions that matter for protein metabolism in the epithelium.

The dermatological effects of using dexpanthenol on the skin include increased fibroblast proliferation and faster re-epithelialization in wound healing. It also acts as a topical protectant and a moisturizer, and it has shown anti-inflammatory properties.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: If you aren't sure how to use Dexpanthenol, check with your doctor or pharmacist. The usual dosage is generally as follows. Diaper rash: apply a thin layer on the baby's bottom at every diaper change. Nipples: apply a thin layer on the nipples after each nursing session. Wash the nipples thoroughly before the next nursing session. Dry or cracked skin, light wounds and chafed skin: apply to the dry areas and/or to the wound up to 3 times a day. Don't exceed the recommended dose, and don't swallow the medicine. Dexpanthenol is for external use only.

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