Panthenol for children: instruction, how to use, treatment of burns

Release form and composition of Panthenol

Regardless of the form of release of the drug, the main active ingredient is dexpanthenol. This drug, which refers to vitamins of group B. It is widely used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions. It can be found in the composition of many creams, balms, sprays, which are used to restore, moisturizing, healing and skin rejuvenation.

Panthenol Available drug in several dosage forms:

• Spray implemented in vials, and besides the basic substance is contained in the composition tsitostearilovy alcohol, mineral oil, liquid wax, purified water and three kinds of gas - propane, butane and isobutane. When applied to the skin from an aerosol foam preparation is taken. It is absorbed after a while, because components penetrate the layers of the epidermis and take effect. Therefore, funds are often referred to as "first aid", due to the rapid and effective action.
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• As further components, the cream is used lanolin, lanolin alcohol, potassium sorbate, sodium citrate, water, paraffin. The cream has a light texture and is used for recovery of the skin and its moisture. The drug can be used in winter as a biological shield the baby's skin from the cold. Paraffin has the effect of masks and gloves, enveloping the upper epidermis layer breathable film.
• Therapeutic milk for baby skin contains tocopherol (Vitamin E), allantoin, paraffin, glycerol, thickeners and flavoring agents. The drug has a strong moisturizing effect. One of the main benefits of milk is a light texture, thanks to which the tool is quickly absorbed and leaves no residue. Its use is recommended for baby skin care in the summer when it is very hot.
• The main component of the ointment - dexpanthenol. Additional substances in the composition - lanolin, fenonip, wax, paraffin, propylene glycol, purified water. Ointment different fatty and dense structure, whereby the drug penetrates into the deeper layers of skin. This form is recommended for use in purulent wounds, postoperative seams, boils and t. D.
• Chapstick and capsules are not recommended for young children up to 3 years. Lipstick lip is used to protect the skin from aggressive external environment, as well as peeling, chapping or herpes, which children often occurs with increasing body temperature. The capsules are used internally for lack of vitamin B, because of which spoil the hair and nails, dry and flaky skin.

Most often, children use a spray or creamWhich is a universal medical form. It can be used for any illness or to care for the child's skin.

The properties of panthenol and effect on children's skin

Among all the possible cosmetic and medical devices are best for children to use panthenol. This drug has a minimum of contraindications, has virtually no side effects when used properly. D-panthenol carefully and effectively care for the delicate skin of the child from the first days of his life.

The main properties of the drug on the basis of dexpanthenol:

• relieves irritation and redness to the skin;
• reduces the intensity of the inflammatory process;
• restores all layers of the skin;
• enhances intracellular metabolism;
• vitaminizes cells and accelerates their regeneration;
• It promotes the production of collagen and elastin.

Indications

Panthenol main feature - the healing of wounds and accelerating skin cell renewal.

For infants and children, the panthenol is used in the following cases:

• Damage to skin integrity - wounds, cuts, scrapes, burns and solar thermal, frostbite, bruises, insect bites. Pre recommended to disinfect baby's skin to eliminate the possibility of the development of pathogenic microflora. In this case, it applies Panthenol for the child in the form of a spray or ointment. When applying the ointment possible pain and for spray application does not require direct contact with the skin.
• Dermatological problems - a rash, itching, hives, rubbing from the diaper, diaper rash in the folds, diaper dermatitis. To do this, a cream or ointment is applied. The second form is received more positive reviews because of their fat content. From fat and lanolin, which are part of the active components quickly penetrate the pores of the skin to the site of inflammation, and there act directly, not the surface of the epidermis.
• Daily hygiene of the newborn child. That is, a cream or lotion is applied for the treatment of wrinkles and moisten. Ointment should be avoided because it can leave greasy marks on the skin or clothes of the child.
• Ulcers on the skin and mucous membranes are best treated with ointment or spray.
• skin peeling, dryness, seborrhea will be much faster if you provide a high level of skin hydration and Panthenol perfectly cope with this task.

Selection of the dosage form depends on the type and degree of damage problems. To apply Panthenol child to lubricate and moisturize the skin folds fit body lotion or cream.

For deep injuries, festering wounds or seborrhea on the scalp is better to use the ointment, as it is more oily and dense. Texture components allows the composition to penetrate into the deep layers of the epidermis and act in the inflammation, not the surface of the skin.

Panthenol in a spray for children recommended for frostbite, thermal or solar burns. The preparation is sprayed on the entire surface of the damaged and is left for a few minutes of exposure. Panthenol is transformed after application to the foam and absorbed with time.

Contraindications and side effects

Although drug and harmless, panthenol baby can be used only after consulting a pediatrician to rule out contraindications. These include the idiosyncrasy of components of the composition, and hypersensitivity to dexpanthenol. To eliminate it, you need to use to test for allergic sensitivity. For this small amount of money you need to put on the baby's skin and wait for 3 hours. If the redness does not arise, then the drug can be used.

Dosage and usage rules Panthenol

The dosage and number of applications Panthenol depends on the purpose of its use. If the drug is used to soften and protect the skin, a small amount of cream (ointment) is applied to all the folds massage movements at each change of the diaper and after bathing.

In the presence of cutaneous lesions Panthenol is applied thinly 2-5 times a day. Before applying the wound need to be disinfected. For children used Miramistin or chlorhexidine.

Analogues of the drug for children

If for some reason the application Panthenol children is impossible, it is replaced with another drug with similar effects.

There are several kinds of analogues:

direct analogues - a generic, which include the same substances as in Panthenol, in this case dekspanetnol:

• Bepanten cream 2.5% and 5%;
• Dekspanten ointment;
• Depantol aerosol;
• D-panthenol ointment;
• Cream and spray Penteksol;
• Heppiderm for adults and children.

indirect similar drugs have a similar effect, but different composition. They should be used for allergies. Intolerance or contraindication to the use of the basic drug. The most common means for the care of delicate baby skin are:

• based on retinol and tocopherol - Aekol solution;
• based on salicylic acid - ointment Atserbin;
• herbal - plus Boro.

Besides these, there are many creams, ointments and milk for baby skin care from well-known brands - JOHNSON'S Baby, Bubchen, Hipp and others.

Before changing medications should consult with a pediatrician, so as not to harm the body of the child.

As a result, it is important to note that Panthenol - is a universal remedy a wide spectrum of action. It can be used for treatment and moisturizing of the skin and mucous membranes. He lean harmless, so you can use it to babies, pregnant women and nursing mothers.

sources:

Vidal: https://www.vidal.ru/drugs/panthenol
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