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Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains
important information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told
you.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side
effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
- You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse.
What is in this leaflet
1. What Bepanthen Plus is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Bepanthen Plus cream
3. How to use Bepanthen Plus cream
4. Possible side effects
5 How to store Bepanthen Plus cream
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Bepanthen Plus cream is and what it is used for
The active substances in Bepanthen Plus are dexpanthenol, which is transformed into pantothenic
acid in cells and functions as vitamin B5, and chlorhexidine, a well-tolerated bactericidal antiseptic
agent.
Bepanthen Plus cream is used for the disinfection and treatment of superficial skin infections or skin
damage in the following situations:
superficial injuries causing a risk of infections: cuts, blisters, scratches, skin fissures, skin
wounds, follow-up treatment of mild burns, dermatitis;
cracked nipples in breast-feeding mothers.
2. What you need to know before you use Bepanthen Plus cream
Do not use Bepanthen Plus
- - if you are allergic to dexpanthenol, chlorhexidine, or any of the other ingredients of this
medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you have severe, deep, or severely contaminated wounds;
- if you have a perforated ear drum. Medicines containing chlorhexidine should not be applied to
perforated ear drums.
Warnings and precautions
Avoid getting the cream in the eye, ear canal, and on mucous membranes.
Bepanthen Plus should not be used to treat wounds or skin irritations (e.g. sunburn) with no risk of
infection. In such cases, it is recommended to use dexpanthenol cream, which is rapidly absorbing and
easy to apply thanks to its aqueous formulation. The cream is also suitable for the treatment of oozing
wounds, hairy skin surfaces, and exposed body parts (such as the face, elbows, and palms).
For providing a protective layer (e.g. treating diaper rash in babies or cracked nipples in breast-feeding
mothers) or treating very dry skin, it is recommended to use the dexpanthenol ointment with a high fat
content.
If the symptoms persist or your condition worsens, talk to a doctor.
Other medicines and Bepanthen Plus
Chlorhexidine is incompatible with soaps and other anionic substances. To prevent potential
interactions (antagonism or inactivation), Bepanthen Plus cream should not be used with other
antiseptic agents.
Due to the formation of sparingly soluble salts, chlorhexidine is not suitable for use with borates,
bicarbonates, carbonates, chlorides, citrates, phosphates, and sulfates.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Using the cream on large areas of skin should be avoided during pregnancy.
Breast-feeding mothers are allowed to use Bepanthen Plus cream, but the application of thick layers
and use on large areas of skin should be avoided. If the medicine is used for treating cracked nipples
during breast-feeding, the cream must be washed off the nipples before nursing.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine.
Bepanthen Plus contains lanolin
that can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
3. How to use Bepanthen Plus cream
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told
you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Bepanthen Plus cream is applied in a thin layer on cleaned wounds or inflamed skin one or several
times per day until the wound is healed. Application of the cream on large areas of skin should be
avoided. The wound can be covered with a bandage, but this is not mandatory.
As Bepanthen Plus is meant for short-term use, you should talk to your doctor if your condition
worsens and/or healing slows down.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Allergic skin reactions, such as contact dermatitis, allergic dermatitis, itchy skin, redness, eczema,
rash, hives, skin irritation, and blisters have been reported.
There have been cases of hypersensitivity; anaphylactic reactions; anaphylactic shock with
concomitant symptoms (incl. asthma syndrome); mild to moderate reactions that can affect the skin,
respiratory pathways, gastrointestinal tract, and the cardiovascular system (incl. rash, hives, swelling,
itchiness, and cardiorespiratory distress).
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via www.ravimiamet.ee. By reporting
side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Bepanthen Plus cream
Do not store at a temperature higher than 25C.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the package. The expiry date refers to
the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Bepanthen Plus contains
- The active substances are dexpanthenol and chlorhexidine dihydrochloride. 1 g of cream
contains 50 mg of dexpanthenol and 5 mg of chlorhexidine dihydrochloride.
- The excipients are liquid paraffin, lanolin (E913), vaseline, polyoxyl 40 stearate, cetyl alcohol,
stearyl alcohol, DL-pantolactone, and purified water.
What Bepanthen Plus looks like and contents of the pack
Aluminium tube with a polypropylene cap, containing 30 g of cream.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
UAB Bayer
Sporto 18
LT-09238 Vilnius
Lithuania
Manufacturer
GP Grenzach Productions GmbH
Emil-Barell-Strasse 1
D-79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen
Germany
For any information about this medicine, please contact the local representative of the Marketing
Authorisation Holder:
Bayer OÜ
Lõõtsa 12
11415 Tallinn
Phone: +372 +372,655 8565
This leaflet was last revised in December 2018
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