What is Bepanthen MED ointment and when is it used?

Bepanthen MED ointment is used in baby care for the treatment and prevention of diaper infections, for breast care during breastfeeding and for the treatment of sore nipples, breast fissures, for the prevention and treatment of sore and cracked skin, for dry skin, to support wound healing and the Epithelialization (formation of skin cells) in minor injuries, banal burns and abrasions, skin irritations, for example after UV light and light therapy, chronic ulcers (ulcers), bedsores (bed sores), fissures (skin and mucous membrane tears), skin transplants, cervical erosions (defects the mucous membrane of the cervix) and in interval treatments after cortisone therapy.

When must Bepanthen MED ointment not be used?

If you are hypersensitive to one or more of the ingredients of Bepanthen MED ointment, you must not use the preparation (see « What does Bepanthen MED ointment contain?»).

When is caution required when using Bepanthen MED ointment?

Avoid Bepanthen MED ointment coming into contact with the eyes.

When using Bepanthen MED ointment in the genital or anal area, the protective effect of latex products such as condoms or diaphragms can be impaired.

Bepanthen MED ointment contains stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and wool wax. These can cause localized skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally!

Can Bepanthen MED ointment be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Bepanthen MED ointment can be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

How do you use Bepanthen MED ointment?

For baby care: Spread Bepanthen MED ointment over the buttocks and genital region of the baby after each draining infants after thoroughly cleaning these parts of the body with water.

When breastfeeding: Apply Bepanthen MED ointment to the nipples after each latch. The ointment adhering to the warts must be carefully and completely wiped away before the child is next put on.

For the treatment of small wounds and the prevention of sore and chapped skin: Apply Bepanthen MED ointment to the affected skin areas once or several times a day as required.

Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Bepanthen MED ointment have?

In connection with the use of Bepanthen MED ointment, allergic reactions or allergic skin reactions with contact dermatitis, itching, reddening of the skin, Eczema, rash, hives, skin irritation or blisters observed.

If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else should you pay attention to?

Always keep the tube tightly closed, protected from heat at room temperature (15-25 °C) and out of the reach of children . The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked “EXP” on the container.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.

What does Bepanthen MED ointment contain?

Active ingredients

1 g ointment contains 50 mg dexpanthenol as an active ingredient.

Excipients

cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, bleached wax, wool wax (E 913), white vaseline, refined almond oil, viscous paraffin, yellow vaseline, mineral oil petroleum, ozkerite, glycerol monooleate , wool wax alcohols, purified water.

Approval number

13363 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Bepanthen MED ointment? What packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Tubes of 30 g and 100 g.

Authorization holder

Bayer (Switzerland) AG, Zurich.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in March 2022.