Dexpanthenol ratiopharm wound cream

The active ingredient dexpanthenol contained in Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% is quickly 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 the structure of the surfaces of the skin and mucous membranes. During wound healing, it increases the cell renewal rate and the tear strength of the connective tissue fibers.

• 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 (eg as a result of sunburn).
• Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% is used to prevent and treat dry, cracked or rough skin.

If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, contact your doctor. 

Contraindications

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. 

interactions

So far, no interactions have been observed with the external use of dexpanthenol.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Dexpanthenol "ratiopharm" 5% contains wool wax, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and potassium sorbate.
Wool wax, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol and potassium sorbate can cause localized skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis). 

application

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

For application on the skin.

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

Apply a thin layer of Dexpanthenol “ratiopharm” 5% wound cream to the affected areas.

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

side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

In rare cases (affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000) hypersensitivity reactions (eg allergic skin reactions such as itching, reddening, burning) have been observed

composition

The active substance is: Dexpanthenol
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 petroleum jelly), wool wax, petroleum jelly, white; Isostearyl Diglyceryl Succinate 4 (Imwitor 780 K), Medium Chain Triglycerides (Miglyol 812), Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Purified Water.