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Beparotine belongs to the group of dermatological drugs, indicated for the treatment of common skin lesions. Let's learn about Beparotine on how to use it and the notes when taking it to ensure its safety and effectiveness for patients in the article below.1. What is Beparotine?
Beparotine contains the ingredient Dexpanthenol 100mg and other excipients just enough for 1 tablet provided by the manufacturer. The drug is prepared in the form of tablets, packaged in a box of 2 blisters, each blister has 10 tablets.
Effects of Beparotine:
Has the ability to help restore damaged skin, heal wounds, fight inflammation and irritation on the skin. Supports the healing of various skin lesions and is often used as part of combination therapies. Beparotine helps accelerate the healing of wounds and burns as well as aids in skin transplantation and scar treatment. Soothes skin with Dexpanthenol, which tends to become softer and more elastic. This effect may be due to the active ingredient's proven ability to stimulate the growth of important skin cells and restructure the subcutaneous layers. Active ingredient Dexpanthenol also helps to improve the damage on the surface of the skin (found in dry, rough skin) by supporting the regeneration and strengthening of the epidermis and stratum corneum of the skin, thereby helping to improve the protective barrier. natural defense of the skin. At the same time, this active ingredient has also been shown to reduce skin irritation and inflammation as well as improve itching, erythema on the skin and other symptoms.
2. What are the effects of Beparotine?
Beparotine is indicated for the treatment of the following cases:
Treatment of skin lesions caused by minor burns, sunburn, skin abrasions, slow healing skin grafts. Cracked legs, cracked nipples, stretch marks in the abdomen due to pregnancy, red rashes in the buttocks and groin in babies. Helps prevent skin damage caused by the sun or radiation. Support the treatment of hair loss (including localized or diffuse), nutritional disorders on fingernails and toenails, some skin diseases (such as burns, scalp diseases). In addition, the drug Beparotine is contraindicated in the following cases:
The patient is allergic to the active ingredients Dexpanthenol or other excipients in the composition of the drug.
3. Dosage and how to use Beparotine
Cream:
The drug is made in the form of skin ointment, so the patient uses the drug by applying it directly to the skin of the damaged area to be treated. Clean the area to be applied the medicine clean before applying the medicine. Take an appropriate amount of medicine for the area of skin to be treated. Gently rub the medicine to help it fully absorb into the upper skin. Wash hands after use to avoid superinfection or bacterial transmission to healthy skin. The drug should be applied 1-2 times per day to achieve the desired effect. Newborns: Apply a thin layer of the medicine to the red buttock area after daily cleaning and after each diaper change. Nursing mothers: After feeding, apply a thin layer of the medicine to the nipples and gently massage. Before breastfeeding, the mother needs to use a clean cloth to wipe the area where the medicine is applied, to avoid swallowing the medicine while nursing. Light burns: Apply a thick layer of medicine after disinfecting the damaged skin that needs to be treated with the drug. Prevention and treatment of sunburn: Apply a thin layer of medicine on the skin. Injectable form/tablet:
Adults: Use with an initial dose of 1 to 2 ampoules intramuscularly or intravenously, 3 times a week. Use a course of 6 weeks and then switch to oral medication with a dose of 3 tablets per day, divided into 3 times, each consecutive use for 2 months. Note: This is the reference dose provided by the manufacturer. The treating doctor depends on the medical condition and health of each patient to prescribe the appropriate dose.
4. Beparotine side effects
Doctors always consider between the benefits that Beparotine brings to the patient and the possible risk of side effects to prescribe the appropriate medication.
Some possible side effects when taking the drug are recorded including:
Irritant skin reactions such as rash, red rash, Quincke edema . Note: Usually, side effects or unwanted effects go away when the drug is stopped. In case the patient occurs side effects that are not mentioned in the instruction sheet. Inform your doctor or medical officer immediately if you suspect any side effects of Beparotine.
5. Beparotine drug interactions
During the use of Beparotine, drug interactions may occur when Beparotine is used in combination with other drugs or products to support external use.
The above interactions may be incomplete, so if during the use of Beparotine, the user suspects that interactions with food, drugs or other functional foods, please stop using this drug and seek medical attention immediately.
To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Beparotine, patients should inform their doctors about all the drugs they are using, including functional foods. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Beparotine.
6. Precautions when using Beparotine
Some notes when patients use Beparotine medicine as follows:
In cream form, be careful not to get the drug into the eyes. In case of accidental contact with eyes, rinse immediately under clean running water. If there is severe eye irritation, the patient should be taken to a medical facility immediately for timely first aid. Patients should take the drug at the right dose, in the full dose as directed on the instruction sheet or follow the treatment regimen prescribed by the doctor or pharmacist to ensure optimal treatment effect. Beparotine may increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight. Therefore, during the time of using the drug, the patient should cover the treatment area when moving and doing outdoor activities. Patients need to carefully check the expiration date of the drug before using it to ensure safety and avoid danger to the patient's life because the expired ingredients of the drug can cause toxicity. Pregnant women: When using Beparotine, there may be potential risks to the fetus such as miscarriage, malformation,... Therefore, this drug should not be used during pregnancy, unless when absolutely necessary for the mother's therapeutic benefit and prescribed by a physician. Lactation: Although the drug is known to be excreted in human milk, the potential for effects on the nursing infant has not been adequately studied. Therefore, in order to avoid potential risks that may directly affect the nursing infant, the drug should not be used unless prescribed by the treating physician. The patient can stop breastfeeding if the drug must be taken for the treatment of the mother's illness.
7. What to do in case of missed dose or overdose of Beparotine?
If you forget to take your medicine, you should take it as soon as you remember it. The drug may be taken 1-2 hours later than the usual dosing time. But when it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Patients should never take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. When taking an overdose, patients often experience symptoms such as itching, skin allergies, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hypotension, convulsions, shortness of breath, respiratory failure, tachycardia... In this case, the drug should be stopped immediately when detecting the above side effects and informing the treating doctor. If the above symptoms do not improve and get worse, the patient should be taken to the nearest medical facility. Patients should remember to bring used medicines so that the doctor can understand and handle quickly and promptly. Above is information about the uses, dosage and precautions when using Beparotine. To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, patients need to take Beparotine exactly as directed by the doctor. Note, Beparotine is a prescription drug, and patients must absolutely not use it without a prescription from a specialist.
