Bepanthen Plus 50 mg/5 mg/g Cream ā 30 g
Bepanthen Plus is a cream for superficial wounds at risk of infection and inflamed or infected areas of skin. It combines chlorhexidine, which acts against bacteria, with dexpanthenol, which is converted in the skin into pantothenic acid to support wound healing.
Each tube contains 30 g of cream.
𩹠What Is Bepanthen Plus Used For?
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Minor wounds at risk of infection ā including abrasions, small cuts, scratches, fissures, mild burns and raw or sore skin.
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Inflamed and infected areas of skin.
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Cracked nipples during breastfeeding.
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Chronic and surgical wounds ā including leg ulcers and pressure sores, but only after consulting a doctor.
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Secondary skin infections ā including infections occurring during the treatment of skin conditions such as eczema or neurodermatitis.
š How to Use
Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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Apply a thin layer to the clean wound or inflamed area of skin.
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Use once or several times daily until the wound has completely healed.
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Leave the wound uncovered or cover it with a dressing.
Avoid applying the cream over large areas of skin.
ā ļø When to Seek Medical Advice
Consult a doctor if the wound does not heal or decrease in size within 7 days.
Also contact a doctor if:
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The edges of the wound are severely infected.
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The wound becomes larger or painful.
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You develop a fever.
These symptoms may indicate a serious infection, including a risk of blood poisoning.
𤱠Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
Bepanthen Plus may be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, but it should not be applied to large areas of skin.
If used on cracked nipples, wash the cream off before breastfeeding.
š Active Ingredients
| Active substance | Per 1 g of cream |
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| Dexpanthenol | 50 mg |
| Chlorhexidine dihydrochloride | 5 mg |


