Summer, sun, heat. In such weather, babies often have irritation called diaper dermatitis. The skin at the point of contact with the diaper becomes red, swollen. Where areas of skin rub against each other, bubbles or peeling may occur. Unpleasant symptoms in themselves can increase if feces or bacteria get on the damaged skin. A lot of inconvenience to the baby causes prickly heat. To alleviate the condition of a small patient, pediatricians prescribe the drug "Drapolen". The instruction contains information about possible side effects, so do not use the drug without first consulting your doctor.
How to protect your baby from dermatitis? Specially for this, the drug “Drapolen” was developed - an antibacterial cream based on benzalkonium chloride and cetrimide. It heals especially well those injuries caused by contact with urine. With dermatitis, doctors prescribe the drug "Drapolen." Instructions should be attached to each package of the drug. The composition of the medicine includes: benzalkonium chloride, cetrimide. Excipients: lanolin, chlorcresol, cetyl alcohol, karmoizin.
The drug is a good prophylactic and therapeutic agent not only for diaper dermatitis. Drapolen cream, the instruction states this, helps with fine cuts, abrasions, burns, scuffs. You can take the product with you on vacation to handle minor injuries.
On microorganisms resistant to acidic environment, the effect of Drapolen cream will not be effective. The instruction warns that the main active ingredient - benzalkonium chloride antiseptic, is used in dentistry, ophthalmology, ENT practice, dermatology, gynecology. Before using the drug, be sure to consult your doctor.
How to use this medicine? It is applied to well-washed dry skin with a very thin layer. This is usually done before bedtime. If the skin is already damaged, the cream can be used several times a day according to the scheme prescribed by the doctor.
For the treatment of burn wounds and deep scratches in adults, the drug "Drapolen" , the instruction gives explanations, is also applied to a clean, dry skin surface, previously treated with a solution of furatsilina.
Drapolen is produced in Poland by GlaxoSmithKlein Pharmaceutical S.A. It is sold in laminated tubes of 50, 55, 100g.
"Drapolen" is an ointment that is approved for use for the treatment of even newborn infants and elderly patients. However, you should know that very rarely lanolin or cetrimide, which is part of the ointment, can cause allergic reactions. They are manifested in the appearance of a rash, and pass immediately after stopping the use of the drug.
Not all mothers who used diaper rash cream like Drapolen. Someone complains of a sharp chemical smell that causes a baby to sneeze. Others claim that the cream does not treat diaper rash or other skin injuries. However, studies have shown that such reviews are few in number.
Other parents, in contrast, note the high effectiveness of the cream. What is the matter?
Like any drug, Drapolen has different effects on different babies. After all, the child’s body is a complex system that only adapts in life. Perhaps, in some babies, there is an individual intolerance to Drapolen or its components.
Pediatricians, having carefully studied the reviews, found that with the correct use of ointment or cream, in the absence of contraindications, the medicine is still effective.
It is important to know that benzalkonium chloride does not tolerate contact with soap. Even if the soap is in residual quantities, the cream ceases to act. Therefore, before applying Drapolen cream, at least two hours should pass after the use of soap.
The cost of Drapolen cream in different cities varies from 110 to 140 rubles.