Panthenol with a diaper rash emoticon is an effective tool with which you can easily get rid of childhood skin problems. At least that's what the manufacturer claims. The drug belongs to the pharmacological group of drugs that regenerate damaged integuments, restore tissue. The release form with a smiley on the package is suitable not only for adults, but also for kids.
Description
The medicine belongs to the group of reparants that are able to regenerate skin tissue. What do the reviews on Panthenol with a smiley say? This tool is one of the most popular among buyers. Many agree that it is more effective than others. If the drug is not suitable, perhaps an allergic reaction to the active substance is manifested. "Panthenol" treat wounds, burns, diaper rash, irritation and other skin problems.
Available in the form of a cream (5%) with a specific pharmacy odor; spray (4.63%) and ointment (5%), which has a light yellow color and a pleasant lanolin aroma. Pantothenic acid and its derivatives are water-soluble vitamins that are part of coenzyme A. They are necessary for participation in intracellular metabolic processes. It is thanks to coenzyme A that new skin cells are formed, their regeneration. "Panthenol" contains pantothenic acid in large quantities, is rapidly absorbed by the skin, providing an anti-inflammatory effect.
It also stimulates the healing process and epithelization, so the medicine is often used to heal scratches and sunburn. The Pantenol package with an emoticon contains detailed information about the manufacturer and a description of the drug.
Indications for use
In what cases is Panthenol with an emoticon better than other drugs with a similar pharmacological effect? They recommend it for various lesions of the skin, a violation of its integrity. When do I need to use Panthenol?
Indications:
- thermal, chemical, sunburn;
- diaper rash in children, including diaper rash;
- pressure sores, extensive wounds;
- trophic ulcers;
- dermatitis;
- cracks in the nipples in women that occur during lactation;
- skin inflammation;
- slowly healing wounds;
- skin disease prevention.
Doctors advise to pay attention to "Panthenol" during the period of cold weather and bad weather to protect the skin from redness and peeling.
Instruction manual
The instructions for use of "Panthenol" with a smiley indicate that it is used only externally if necessary. Apply the product in a thin layer on the damaged area of the skin, rub it in with light massage movements. If you have Panthenol in the form of a spray, then you must shake the can before use, but keep it upright. The spray is sprayed on the surface of the affected area. Use the drug from two to four times a day, if necessary - more. In case of burns, the spray should be used immediately, it quickly cools and eliminates pain.
If diaper dermatitis is bothering newborns, you need to use the product every time you replace the diaper or after bathing. The duration of Panthenol therapy depends on the course of the disease and its severity. You can use Panthenol for pregnant women and nursing mothers. The active substance penetrates the body, overcomes the placental barrier, but does not pose a threat to the development of the fetus. If the product is applied to a large area of the skin, you must first consult with a gynecologist.
Structure
According to reviews, Panthenol with an emoticon is a safe drug, because it is suitable for pregnant women and newborns. The active ingredient in Panthenol is the alcohol analogue of pantothenic acid, dexpanthenol. Additionally, it contains medical petrolatum, triglycerides, citric acid monohydrate, lanolin alcohol, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate, lanolin, water.
Contraindications and side effects
Judging by the reviews, "Panthenol" with a smiley face cannot be used for individual intolerance to the active substance. The same is indicated in the instructions. It is not recommended to apply a gel, cream or spray on wet wounds. Sometimes "Panthenol" causes allergic reactions of a different nature in users. Symptoms include itching, burning, peeling, dryness, rash, erythema, and urticaria. Sometimes dermatitis and severe irritation occur. Despite adverse reactions, the active substance is well tolerated, as it is rapidly excreted from the body without accumulating in it. The composition of "Panthenol" is not toxic. The drug is able to enhance or decrease the effect of other drugs, so carefully read the instructions.
Analogs
The package of "Panthenol" with an emoticon is similar to others from this series (aerosol, cream, ointment). Inexpensive analogues of the drug contain the same active substance - dexpanthenol, have similar indications for use and therapeutic effect. The composition may vary, so there is a difference in price. One of the analogues is the ointment "Dexpanthenol". It is produced by a domestic company. The ointment is almost identical to “Panthenol”, the only difference is the auxiliary components in the composition.
Ointment "Pantoderm" - a drug that can be attributed to 100% analogues. The difference is more side effects and contraindications.
Balm "Rescuer" is known for being used for bruises and sprains, but it can also be used for damage to the skin, violations of the integrity of the skin. It also contains in its composition the active substance - dexpanthenol (5%). But the baller "Rescuer" can not be rubbed immediately after receiving a burn. The remedy is more effective when the wound heals a little. The price of the balm is only 40 rubles.
Analogues that do not contain an active substance include rosehip oil, Levomekol, Atoksil, Ranostop, Aekol, Fastin. Various tinctures are considered liquid analogues of Panthenol: calendula, comfrey, sage, propolis. Zinc-based ointment also effectively copes with skin problems.
Price
Which form of release is better? Panthenol with a smiley is sold in any pharmacy, and the price depends on the concentration of the active substance in the composition. For example, the spray is available in small cylinders of aluminum at 58-130 g. Ointment and cream in tubes of 25-50 g. The consistency of ointment and cream is homogeneous, has a specific smell. The cost of drugs varies from 150 to 200 rubles. The price of Pantenol spray with an emoticon is just over 200 rubles.
Reviews
"Panthenol" with a spray emoticon is a good tool, judging by customer reviews. They note that the drug quickly restores the skin, relieves pain from burns, eliminates irritation, it accelerates healing and soothes, it is convenient to apply with you. Among the shortcomings: sour smell, liquid foam, a slight burning sensation after application, but this is due to the healing of the skin. The tool quickly removes unpleasant symptoms, anesthetizes, cools, helps with diaper rash in children, dries the skin. As mothers of newborn babies note, Panthenol is absorbed almost immediately after application, alleviating the condition. Irritation passes, and diaper rash is dried.
If itching appeared a few days after use, this may mean that the tissue is healing. An allergic reaction is manifested by a rash on the skin, swelling. For the treatment of diaper rash in children, it is necessary to buy "Panthenol" with a painted emoticon on the package. The medicine is recommended to always be kept in a home medicine cabinet as a means of providing quick assistance for burns and any household injuries.