Panthenol-Teva
Panthenol-Teva: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Drug interactions
- 10. Analogs
- 11. Terms and conditions of storage
- 12. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 13. Reviews
- 14. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Panthenol-Teva
ATX code: D03AX03
Active ingredient: Dexpanthenol (Dexpanthenol)
Manufacturer: Merckle (Germany)
Description and photo update: 2018-25-10
Prices in pharmacies: from 235 rubles.
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Panthenol-Teva is an external preparation that improves trophism and tissue regeneration.
Release form and composition
The dosage form is an ointment for external use: a homogeneous consistency, from a somewhat yellowish to white color, has a characteristic lanolin smell (in a cardboard box, 1 aluminum tube of 35 g).
Composition of 100 mg ointment:
- active substance: dexpanthenol - 5 mg;
- auxiliary components: white soft paraffin - 10 mg; potassium sorbate - 0.15 mg; citric acid monohydrate - 0.2 mg; isooctadecanol diglycerol succinate - 3 mg; lanolin alcohol - 20 mg; lanolin - 10 mg; medium chain triglycerides - 4 mg; sodium citrate - 0.3 mg; purified water - 47.35 mg.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Dexpanthenol has a regenerating, mild anti-inflammatory and metabolic effect, which manifests itself in stimulating skin regeneration, normalizing cell metabolism and increasing the strength of collagen fibers.
Dexpanthenol is converted in the body to pantothenic acid (vitamin B 5). Pantothenic Acid is a water-soluble vitamin; is an integral part of coenzyme A and takes part in various metabolic processes.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied topically, dexpanthenol is rapidly absorbed by the skin, turning into pantothenic acid.
Binds to plasma proteins (mainly albumin and beta globulin). Pantothenic acid is not metabolized, it is excreted unchanged.
Indications for use
- violation of the integrity of the skin: burns (including sunburn), abrasions;
- dry skin;
- trophic ulcers, dermatitis;
- skin care for babies (diaper rash);
- poorly healing skin grafts, aseptic postoperative wounds.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, Panthenol-Teva is contraindicated in case of individual intolerance to any component of the drug.
Instructions for use of Panthenol-Teva: method and dosage
Panthenol-Teva is used externally.
The ointment is applied to the affected skin once / several times a day in a thin layer.
When caring for diaper rash in infants, the ointment can be applied with each diaper change.
The duration of therapy is determined by the characteristics of the course of the disease and the severity of the condition.
Side effects
Redness, skin allergic reactions and inflammation are possible.
Overdose
Even in cases of taking Panthenol-Teva ointment inside, the development of intoxication phenomena was not observed.
special instructions
When using Panthenol-Teva ointment on the anal and genital areas, it should be taken into account that the composition of the drug contains petroleum jelly, due to contact with which the risk of rupture of the latex condom increases (associated with a decrease in strength).
Drug interactions
Reactions of Panthenol-Teva with other drugs / substances have not yet been observed.
Analogs
Analogs of Panthenol-Teva are: Moreal plus, Dexpanthenol, Korneregel, Bepanten, D-Panthenol, Pantoderm.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.
The shelf life is 3 years.
After opening the tube, the drug can be used for 12 months.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Panthenol-Teva
According to reviews, Panthenol-Teva is a safe and effective drug. Significantly accelerates the healing process of any skin lesions, does not have a bright odor, does not cause allergic reactions, does not dry the skin. Among the shortcomings, they usually indicate a high cost.
Price for Panthenol-Teva in pharmacies
The approximate price for Panthenol-Teva (1 tube 35 g) is 265–269 rubles.
Panthenol-Teva: prices in online pharmacies
Drug name Price Pharmacy |
Panthenol-Teva 5% ointment for external use 35 g 1 pc. 235 RUB Buy |
Panthenol-Teva ointment 5% 35g RUB 300 Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!