Dexpanthenol side effects

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Dexpanthenol is a treatment that helps restore damaged skin, heal wounds, and is anti-inflammatory and anti-irritant. Dexpanthenol has many different dosage forms and has separate instructions for use for each different pathology.

1. What is Dexpanthenol? Dexpanthenol side effects

Dexpanthenol belongs to the group of drugs for the treatment of dermatological diseases, also known as Panthenol. The drug is made into the following forms: Tablets, injections, topical creams, foam sprays, solutions for intramuscular or intravenous injection, intravenous fluids, eye drops gels, ... Dexpanthenol's effect is to help Repair damaged skin, anti-inflammatory, irritation and wound healing.
Dexpanthenol aids in the healing of various skin lesions, often used as part of combination therapies. The drug helps to speed up the healing of wounds and burns, aids in skin transplants, and treats scars. Skin soothed with Dexpanthenol is softer and more elastic. This is because the drug has the ability to stimulate the growth of skin cells.
In addition, Dexpanthenol also improves damage on the surface of the skin (found in people with dry, rough skin) by supporting skin regeneration, strengthening the epidermis and stratum corneum, improving the barrier natural protection of the skin. Besides, the drug is also proven to have the ability to reduce irritation, reduce inflammation, improve itching, erythema on the skin,...
Indications for using Dexpanthenol:
Skin damage due to minor burns, scratches, sun burns, slow healing skin grafts. Cracked nipples, cracked skin of the feet, red rash on the buttocks in babies, stretch marks on the abdomen due to pregnancy. Prevent skin damage caused by light or radiation. Regional or diffuse baldness, nutritional disorders of fingernails and toenails, burns, diseases of the scalp,... Contraindications of Dexpanthenol: People who are sensitive to the components of the drug.

2. Instructions for using Dexpanthenol

How to use Dexpanthenol cream:
Apply the drug 1-2 times a day, gently rub it on the skin to make it easy to absorb. Specific usage is as follows:
Newborns: Apply a thin layer of the drug to the diaper rash area after daily use of the toilet and after each diaper change. Breastfeeding mothers: After nursing, the mother applies a thin layer of medicine to the nipples, gently rubs and then wipes the area where the medicine is applied before breastfeeding again. Mild burns: Clean the affected area and then apply a thick layer of medicine on it. Prevention and treatment of sunburn: Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the sunburned skin. How to use Dexpanthenol injection/tablet:
Adults: The first week inject 3 times x 1-2 syringes intramuscularly or intravenously. Use 1 course for 6 weeks and then switch to taking 3 pills a day for 2 months.
Children: Strictly follow the doctor's instructions.
Note:
Patients need to absolutely follow the doctor's instructions about the dose and time of taking the drug. Do not apply the medicine to sensitive skin areas such as eyes, nose, mouth, vagina, groin, ... unless directed by a doctor. For areas that are exposed to a lot of light or hairy areas, use Dexpanthenol cream with a lighter, faster-absorbing formula. To treat infected skin areas, use Dexpanthenol antiseptic cream.

3. Side effects of drugs

Although the drug is rated as highly safe, used for infants, pregnant and lactating women, Dexpanthenol still has side effects. Therefore, when using the drug, if you experience an allergic skin reaction, the user should stop the drug immediately and notify the doctor, pharmacist for advice and guidance. In particular, patients should call 911 immediately if they experience any serious side effects while taking the drug such as: rash, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, swelling of the mouth, tongue, lips, face,...

4. Notes when using drugs

With Dexpanthenol Injection:
Do not inject Dexpanthenol to treat mechanical intestinal obstruction. For patients with paralytic ileus, it is necessary to pay attention to replenish water and electrolytes, prevent anemia, reduce blood protein, fight infections and avoid taking drugs that reduce intestinal motility. If the patient's abdomen is very distended, an air tube should be placed. Dexpanthenol may prolong bleeding time and should be used with caution in patients at risk of bleeding or with hemophilia. Reactions may occur if Dexpanthenol injection is used concurrently with antibiotics, anesthetics, barbiturates,... Do not use Dexpanthenol injected directly intravenously Do not use Dexpanthenol injection within 1 hour after use succinylcholine. With Dexpanthenol topical cream:
Avoid contact with eyes. Children taking Dexpanthenol should be supervised by an adult. Breastfeeding women when using the drug on the nipples need to clean the skin before feeding the baby. Before taking Dexpanthenol, the patient should:
Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Dexpanthenol, other ingredients of the drug or other forms of allergies. Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or intend to take. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant. Before taking the drug, pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor to weigh the benefits and risks. If an overdose is suspected, call 911 immediately or take the patient to the nearest medical center. If you forget a dose of oral or topical medication, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, the patient should skip the missed dose and take the medication at the usual schedule. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or add doses on your own. In case of missed dose, patients should contact their doctor for detailed instructions.

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions can change the effectiveness of the drug or increase the side effects. Patients should share with their doctor about the medications they are taking, not stop, change the dosage of other drugs without the doctor's approval.
Some drug interactions of Dexpanthenol include:
Do not use Dexpanthenol with Neostigmin or within 12 hours after taking Neostigmin or other drugs with the same effect. Do not use Dexpanthenol within 1 hour of taking succinylcholine because Dexpanthenol may prolong the muscle relaxant effect of succinylcholine. Some cases of allergic reactions have occurred when Dexpanthenol injection was used concurrently with antibiotics, barbiturates or opiates. Dexpanthenol is incompatible with strong acids and alkalis. Dexpanthenol with different dosage forms has many effects such as anti-inflammatory, reduces irritation, heals wounds,... The use of the drug should be done strictly according to the doctor's instructions on dosage and duration of use. , ... to ensure the highest therapeutic effect, to reduce the risk of dangerous side effects.

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