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Bipanten Ointment (Dexpanthenol)

OTC medicationOintment
Ingredient · strength
Dexpanthenol›50mg / 1g
Manufacturer / importer
바이엘코리아(주)
Appearance
An opaque yellowish ointment with a lanolin odor
Packaging
30g/tube, 100g/tube
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200510975 · Notified 2005.01.17

Summary

Main use
Adjuvant treatment for wounds (burns, lacerations) and dermatitis (eczema, skin ulcers)
Who uses it
Adults · Children
Adult dosage
Apply 1 to 3 times a day to the affected area after cleaning the wound.
Children's dosage
For cracked nipples during breastfeeding, apply immediately after each feeding to the nipple.

Ingredients

Importer
바이엘코리아(주)

Efficacy & effects

Adjuvant treatment for wounds (burns, lacerations) and dermatitis (eczema, skin ulcers)

  • Wounds
  • burns
  • lacerations
  • nipple cracks
  • pressure sores
  • acute and chronic dermatitis
  • eczema
  • skin ulcers
  • diaper rash
  • sunburn
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This medicine is used as an adjuvant treatment for wounds, burns, lacerations (e.g., nipple cracks during breastfeeding), pressure sores, acute and chronic dermatitis, eczema, skin ulcers, diaper rash, and sunburned skin. It helps in alleviating various skin injuries and inflammation to aid recovery. Patients may use it appropriately for skin condition improvement.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Apply 1 to 3 times a day to the affected area after cleaning the wound.

Children's dosage

For cracked nipples during breastfeeding, apply immediately after each feeding to the nipple.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by individuals with hypersensitivity or allergies to excipients. Patients with infectious skin diseases or exudative skin diseases should not use this medication. Care should be taken to avoid contact with the eyes while using this medication. If applied to cracked nipples during breastfeeding, it must be wiped off before breastfeeding to prevent the baby from ingesting the medication. Allergic reactions or side effects like dermatitis, itching, rashes, hives, etc., may occur while using this medication, so discontinue use immediately and consult a physician if any unusual symptoms arise. This medication is known not to affect driving or operating machinery. No interactions with other drugs or formulations have been reported so far. Keep this medication in a safe place out of the reach of children. Additionally, transferring the medication from its original container to another may cause misuse or deterioration in quality, so it must be stored in its original container with the lid tightly closed.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives

Mild side effects

Allergic reactions and allergic skin reactions (contact dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, itching, erythema, eczema, rash, skin irritation, blisters)

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is also advisable to store it at a cool temperature below 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

An opaque yellowish ointment with a lanolin odor

Package unit

30g/tube, 100g/tube

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Consult a doctor or pharmacist for accurate dosage, administration, and usage instructions.