A fairly well-known tool, widely in demand in everyday life, is the drug "Panthenol". It is used for various violations of the integral skin cover. In other words, they resort to medication for minor injuries, burns, abrasions, frostbite. The tool is effective for dermatitis, diaper rash, pressure sores, cracks. But sometimes there is a need to pick up "Panthenol" analogues. Let's dwell on medications that can replace such a popular drug.
Panthenol: analogues
What can replace the original tool? Before considering analogues, it is necessary to dwell on an important point. In the pharmacy, instead of the usual drug, the drug "D-Panthenol" may be offered. This medication is completely similar to the original remedy. The difference between them lies only in the fact that these drugs are produced by various pharmaceutical companies.
So, if you need to find an analogue of "Panthenol" (spray), then pay attention to the drugs:
- Panthenol Spray Vial;
- Panthenol Spray (German).
You can replace a cream or ointment with such medicines:
- "Dexpanthenol";
- "Bepanten";
- Pantoderm;
- Panthenol-Teva.
Let us consider in more detail the preparation "Panthenol" analogues.
Ointment "Dexpanthenol"
This is an excellent tool, based, like the original medication, on pantothenic acid. The tool has regenerative properties, has a slight anti-inflammatory effect on the affected areas.
An excellent analogue of “D-Panthenol” costs consumers much cheaper than the original drug.
The ointment is intended for therapy:
- Violations of the integrity of the skin, provoked by chemical, thermal, mechanical factors, as well as caused by surgical interventions. The drug will alleviate the condition with scratches, burns, bedsores, wounds. It is recommended in case of poor healing of skin grafts, postoperative aseptic wounds.
- The inflammatory processes of the epidermis: trophic ulcers, boils, dermatitis.
- Inflammation and fissure of the mammary glands in a nursing mother.
The drug can be used as a preventive measure that protects the skin from the adverse effects of the environment (wind, cold, damp).
The medicine is used for infants. Often it is prescribed for the treatment of diaper dermatitis.
Cream "Bepanten"
Considering Pantenol analogues, we will dwell on this remedy. At its core, Bepanten cream and Dexpatenol ointment are one and the same drug. The active substance of both medicines is pantothenic acid provitamin . Or as pharmacists call this component, dexpatenol.
Indications for use of the drug completely coincide with the prescriptions of the original remedy. The medicine effectively stimulates the regeneration of the skin, contributes to the normalization of cell metabolism.
The tool is allowed to use for the care of infants. The cream can be used during pregnancy, as well as breastfeeding.
Side effects practically do not occur. Only in the case of individual sensitivity can allergic manifestations be observed.
Pantoderm ointment
This medicine is an inexpensive analogue of Panthenol. The ointment is produced by a Russian manufacturer.
The tool is recommended for treatment and prevention:
- dry skin;
- pressure sores;
- burns, wounds;
- diaper rash;
- dermatitis;
- boils, abscesses;
- aseptic wounds;
- cracks, inflammation of the nipples of nursing mothers;
- diaper rash in infants, erythema provoked by diapers.
Pantoderm ointment improves tissue regeneration and trophism. In addition, it has a weak anti-inflammatory effect and has a metabolic effect. The tool stimulates the regeneration of mucous membranes, the epidermis, enhances mitosis and helps increase the strength of collagen fibers.
As well as the analogues described above, the medication can be used for pregnant women, infants and nursing mothers.
Conclusion
It is difficult to say which of the above tools is the most effective. In most cases, we are talking about synonyms for Pantenol. They have similar indications for use, the same active substance and have the same effect on the body. Therefore, choosing how to replace the original tool, focus on subjective feelings.