Bepanten ointment for external application approx. 50 mg/g in a tube 30 g in a pack. No. 1 (dexpanthenol)

Allowed during pregnancy

Allowed during breastfeeding

Allowed for children

Allowed for older people

Allowed for liver problems

Allowed for kidney problems

Bepanten is a drug that promotes tissue renewal and healing. Dexpanthenol, which is its main active component, is responsible for the processes of repair and regeneration of the epithelium, restoring and healing damaged epithelium. The product is available in two forms, differing in the additional components included in the composition - cream and ointment for external application. INN of the drug: Dexpanthenol.

Bepanten is prescribed for:

• dry skin prone to irritation and cracking;

• 
  abrasions;

• scratches;
• cuts;
• insect bites;
• burns;
• ulcers;
• bedsores;
• diaper rash;
• diaper dermatitis in infants;
• after skin grafting, tattooing and piercing.

The only limitation to the use of the product can be considered individual sensitivity to the components of the product. It can be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding and early childhood.

Bepanten Plus additionally contains an antiseptic - chlorhexidine, and in addition to wound healing, it also has a disinfectant effect. Dexpanthenol is also included in other, less expensive drugs, many of which are almost complete analogues of Bepanten.

pharmachologic effect

Manufacturer: Bayer, Germany
Release form: ointment and cream for external use

Active ingredient: Dexpanthenol

Synonyms: Panthenol, D-Panthenol, Pantoderm, Dexpanthenol-Akrikhin, Panthenol-Teva

The drug has a healing, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing effect. Its main component is Dexpanthenol, which binds to plasma proteins and in the body it turns into vitamin B5 - pantothenic acid, which stimulates skin regeneration.

Dosage forms and chemical composition of the drug

Bepanten is sold in the form of cream and ointment. The drug, intended exclusively for external use, is based on dexpanthenol. This substance, once in the skin, is converted into pantothenic acid - vitamin B5. This vitamin has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin.

Bepanten cream has a moisturizing effect and is therefore used to treat dry and irritated skin. One gram of the drug contains 50 mg of dexpanthenol. Auxiliary components – stearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, potassium cetyl phosphate, lanolin.

Bepanten ointment is intended to eliminate skin cracks, scratches, and diaper rash. This dosage form contains other auxiliary components: wax, liquid paraffin, almond oil. One gram of ointment, like the cream, contains 50 mg of dexpanthenol.

Bepanten's analogs

Bepanthen can be replaced, first of all, with pharmaceutical equivalents containing Dexpanthenol as the active ingredient. Other substitutes for Bepanten vary depending on the form of the drug.

The list of main analogues with prices is presented in the table:

Analogs of Bepanten ointment

For the treatment of chronic ulcers and bedsores, Bepanten ointment can be replaced with Methyluracil ointment, Solcoseryl, Radevit.

Contractubex also stimulates the regeneration process, and is successfully used to get rid of small and large scars left after injuries or surgical interventions.

As an analogue for children, cheaper than Bepanten ointment, the drugs Drapolen, Sudocrem, Pantoderm are used.

For newborns, Bepanten ointment is used like regular powder or baby cream; accordingly, these simple products can also be considered cheap analogues of Bepanten for diaper rash for children and adults.

A substitute for Bepanten for children from four months of age is Advantan, which is available in the form of fatty and regular ointments, emulsions and creams. This drug contains the hormonal component Methylprednisolone aceponate, unlike Bepanten, which is not a hormonal drug.

Analogs of Bepanten cream

Analogues of Bepanten cream for newborns are preparations from the Emolium series, the line of which includes all kinds of products for the care of very dry skin, used for both adults and infants.

Cheap analogues of Bepanten cream are all kinds of powders and baby creams from different manufacturers, which can be bought not only at the pharmacy, but also in children's stores, in departments for newborns.

Analogues of Bepanten plus

Bepanten Plus cream differs from the usual one in that it contains an antiseptic. The manufacturer positions this cream as a remedy for burns, but in fact the range of applications is much wider.

To determine which is better - Bepanten or Bepanten Plus, you need to know whether the skin lesion is infected or whether there is a high risk of infection. If there is, then you need to choose a drug with an antiseptic.

Analogues in this case should also be used with antibacterial components, for example, Argosulfan, Baneocin, Levosin, Oflomelid, Stellanin PEG.

For sunburn, Advantan emulsion is prescribed.

Analogues of Bepanten Derma

Bepanthen Derma is a line of cosmetic products for the care of dry skin containing Dexpanthenol. It includes nourishing and moisturizing lotions for dry skin on the body, balms for hands and chapped lips, and lipstick for the care of dry skin on the lips. Analogues of these drugs are cosmetics from other manufacturers.

You can take care of dry skin of the face, hands and body with the help of Bioderma, La Roche Posay, Doliva and many other cosmetic series, including the domestic “Nevskaya Cosmetics” or “Clean Line”.

Bepanten cream or ointment – ​​which is better, what’s the difference?

Cream and ointment differ not only in the consistency and composition of the base, but also in the area of ​​application.

The ointment has a more viscous and greasy texture, so it has a long-lasting effect, and is best used to treat skin damage, including chronic ones. The manufacturer recommends choosing an ointment for treating the skin of newborns and nipples of nursing mothers.

The cream is better absorbed and acts more briefly, so it is perfect for use for preventive purposes, as well as as a protective cream for daily care of the skin of the hands and face.

Use of the drug

Bepanten can be used to treat both adults and children. The drug is completely safe for children's skin, therefore it is permissible to treat the affected skin with both cream and ointment even in newborn babies.

What is Bepanten used for? The following indications exist for using the medication:

• sunburn;
• abrasions;
• skin irritation;
• scratches;
• skin ulcers;
• drying of the skin;
• diaper rash;
• bedsores;
• prickly heat.

Bepanten is used primarily for the prevention and treatment of skin lesions in infants. Parents leave a lot of positive reviews about the drug. The medication quickly eliminates skin damage and has a positive effect on the condition of children's skin. The drug does not contain dyes or preservatives that can harm delicate baby skin.

Bepanten or Panthenol – which is better?

Manufacturer: Green Dubrava, Pharmstandard, Russia/Aerofarm, Germany
Release form: ointment, cream, spray or aerosol for external use,

Active ingredient: Dexpanthenol

Synonyms: D-Panthenol, Pantoderm, Dexpanthenol-Akrikhin, Panthenol-Teva

Panthenol ointment is a Russian analogue of Bepanten, used for healing wounds, scratches and other injuries and for caring for the skin of newborns.

For burns, it is more convenient to use spray and aerosol, which eliminate unnecessary contact with the damaged surface.

For the face it is better to use Panthenol cream, which is a cosmetic product.

Parents' comments

Vladimir Komarov, 24 years old, Saratov

I bought the ointment for my son, who complained of teenage rashes on his face. Of course, I consulted with dermatologists in advance and he approved the choice.

The product was quickly absorbed and showed its effectiveness after just a couple of days. The skin began to look healthier, and acne began to disappear.

Telegina Anastasia, 21 years old, Kazan

The cream helped me quickly heal cracked nipples when feeding twins. I used the product 3 times a day and the integrity of the skin returned to normal, the pain went away, and the cracks healed quickly.

In addition, I applied ointment under the children's diapers, because... In the summer it was hot and there were often diaper rashes.

Bepanthen or Dexpanthenol – which is better?

Manufacturer: Akrikhin, Vertex, Russia/Hemofarm, Serbia
Release form: ointment, cream or spray for external use,

Active ingredient: Dexpanthenol

Synonyms: Panthenol, D-Panthenol, Pantoderm, Dexpanthenol-Akrikhin, Panthenol-Teva

Dexpanthenol is the active ingredient of many Bepanthen analogues. It is provitamin B5, stimulates tissue regeneration, due to which it is widely used in medicine and cosmetology to combat dryness, irritation and other skin damage.

The cheapest similar products

A similar healing and soothing effect is also observed when using cheaper analogues of Bepanthen, which are widely represented on the modern market.

D-Panthenol

It is one of the most complete substitutes for Bepanten, as it contains dexpanthenol. D-Panthenol belongs to the group of dermatoprotective agents that are used to accelerate the healing of abrasions, scratches, shallow cuts, various damage to the mucous membranes, burns and allergic dermatitis.

D-Panthenol is also effective as a means to protect the skin from excessive dryness and irritation in winter. In surgical practice, it is used to treat postoperative wounds, trophic ulcers, bedsores, diaper rash, boils and abscesses. The drug is safe for pregnant and lactating women, and is approved for use in children from birth.

Sudocrem

Zinc oxide in Sudocrem has an antiseptic and local anesthetic effect, relieves irritation, heals minor thermal burns, frostbite and shallow cuts, acne. Thanks to its astringent action, it dries out weeping wounds, such as diaper rash and bedsores, and prickly heat in infants.

This drug has only a local effect, without penetrating into the bloodstream, and therefore can be used during all trimesters of pregnancy if indicated. At the moment, of the similar products presented in Russia, Bepanten Sudocrem is the most affordable.

Desitin

Similar to Sudocrem, it contains zinc oxide, which has a local antiseptic, soothing, softening and drying effect, preventing further irritation and providing long-term protection from moisture.

Components of Desitin

Desitin is widely used in pediatrics to treat prickly heat and eliminate hyperemia caused by prolonged contact with wet diapers. To prevent diaper dermatitis, it is recommended to apply Desitin before bed to clean, dry skin under a diaper or diaper to prevent irritation.

Bepanten or Purelan – which is better?

Manufacturer: Medela, Switzerland
Release form: cosmetic cream

Active ingredient: Lanolin

The analogue of Purelan is a cosmetic product. Consists of pure lanolin, which is a natural wax obtained from sheep's wool. The product is specially designed to care for the nipples of women who are breastfeeding.

Purelan, an effective analogue, is completely safe for both mother and baby, and therefore does not require rinsing before the next feeding, unlike Bepanten, which must be washed off, as indicated in the instructions for use.

According to reviews, Purelan very quickly gets rid of cracked nipples. If you use it regularly, you can avoid discomfort after feeding.

Method of using ointments and gels

1. Damaged areas of the skin are first treated with antiseptics.
2. It is important to wait until it dries completely.
3. Only then can you apply the ointment in a thin layer several times a day until complete healing occurs.

Bepanten for nursing mothers with cracked nipples is applied after each feeding ; this must be done until the discomfort disappears. If chest pain persists before and after feeding, you can get additional information about its causes from this publication. For newborns, Bepanten for diaper rash is an effective and fast-acting remedy; be sure to include it in your first aid kit.

The drugs (Bepantent and the considered substitutes) have a number of advantages even over their analogues:

• Wide range of effects - irritation, dryness, acne, cracks, scars.
• Strong disinfecting properties. The drug prevents infection from entering the body through wounds. Bepanthen can even be used to treat cuts and scratches.
• Bepanten, thanks to the presence of caring components in its composition, improves the appearance of the skin, makes it even and smooth, perfectly moisturizes the dermis and prevents excessive dryness.

Bepanten or Sudocrem

Manufacturer: Forest Tosara, Ireland
Release form: cream for external use

Active ingredient: Zinc oxide + Benzyl alcohol + Lanolin

Sudocrem is an analogue of Bepanten for babies, used for the prevention and treatment of diaper dermatitis. It has a drying, anti-inflammatory, local anesthetic, antifungal and antibacterial effect.

This analogue of Bepanten for diaper rash is used not only for infants, but also for any skin damage in adult patients, for example, burns and frostbite, wounds, ulcers and bedsores.