Use of "Bepanthen" during pregnancy

Under the name "Bepantin", several products are produced that help to care for the skin and treat various skin problems. These drugs are manufactured by Bayer and are sold over the counter without a prescription. They are represented by ointment and cream, and dexpanthenol provides their effect on the skin.

This substance penetrates the skin and becomes vitamin B5, which has a beneficial effect on the epidermis. In particular, this vitamin stimulates skin cells, which contributes to their faster regeneration, and also suppresses the inflammatory process in them. In addition, he has the ability to normalize the water balance of the skin and provide protection from harmful external influences.

While carrying a baby, a woman has to give up most medications, because their active substances can adversely affect the development of the fetus.

Neither cream, nor ointment is not contraindicated for pregnant women in any trimester. They do not apply only in the case of hypersensitivity of the woman to the ingredients "Bepanten". In all other cases, such funds do not cause any harm to the female body, and since their active substance does not penetrate into the blood, it does not enter the baby.

Expectant mother can lubricate "Bepanten" skin with excessive dryness and peeling. Such preparations are also applied to burned, irritated, reddened and inflamed skin, as they do well with wounds, small cracks, burns and other violations of the integrity of the skin.

They are often used to prevent skin damage from frost, sunlight or wind. Another common reason for using Bepanthen while waiting for a baby is to treat stretch marks that occur on the abdomen, hips, chest and other places due to weight gain and hormonal adjustment. If they appear on the skin of the future mother, with the help of dexpanthenol, they can be removed in a short time.

Some women note the positive effect of "Bepanthen" in hemorrhoids, although there is no such disease in the indications for cream and ointment. According to them, the drug helps to get rid of pain and itching, reducing the inflammatory process. But before such use of funds should definitely consult with your doctor.

In babies, it is used in the treatment of diaper rash, abrasions, prickly heat, shallow burns and similar problems.

Before you buy "Bepanten" for the future mother, you should decide on the appropriate form. The cream moisturizes the skin better and penetrates the epidermis more quickly, so it is excellent with irritation, severe dryness and redness. It is also more often used for prophylactic purposes. The composition of the ointment additionally includes wax, paraffin and almond oil, due to which the agent becomes thicker and remains on the skin longer. This form of "Bepanthen" perfectly heals cracks and other minor damage.

Bepantin is applied to inflamed, dry or damaged skin several times a day. Usually, a cream or ointment is applied in the morning, and, if required, the second time is used before bedtime. More precisely, the frequency of treatment and the amount of medication per application should be clarified with the doctor. Lubrication of the skin is carried out after preliminary cleansing. In this case, the treatment is carried out in circular motions until completely absorbed.

If the expectant mother has a rather extensive skin lesion, there are areas of suppuration, and there is no therapeutic effect from the use of Bepanten within 1–2 weeks, a medical examination is required.

Most women who used "Bepanten" during pregnancy, speak positively about him. Among the main advantages of the cream is its light consistency, good absorption into the skin, low odor and no side effects. Only in very rare cases after skin treatment did itch, dermatitis, or another negative individual reaction, due to which Bepantenom treatment was abandoned.

The advantages of the ointment are considered to be an economical consumption, the absence of parabens and preservatives in the composition, and a quick therapeutic effect on irritation, wounds and reddening. It is easily spread and washed off without any problems, leaving no marks on the clothes and body. According to moms, this form of medicine quickly heals scratches, cuts, burns and other injuries.

Among the shortcomings of the "Bepanthen" is usually mentioned its high price. On average, for a tube containing 30 grams of the drug, you need to pay 400 rubles, which is more expensive than many similar tools. In addition, many parents call the ointment too oily and viscous, which is why they often prefer the cream.

If the expectant mother cannot use Bepantin for some reason, she can replace it with another dexpanthenol-based preparation, for example, Pantoderm ointment, Panthenolspray aerosol or D-Panthenol cream. Such tools also eliminate irritation and dryness well, are safe during pregnancy and for children of any age.

If a woman’s skin is injured or inflamed, you can use the drug "Bepanten Plus" or by analogy "Depantol". In their composition, an antiseptic component, which is chlorhexidine, was added to dexpanthenol.

Similar to "Bepanten" the effect on the skin is also noted in the medicines "Solcoseryl", "Desitin", "Elidel", "Drapolene", "Tsindol", "Sudokrem" and others produced in the form of a cream, lotion, emulsion, ointment, shampoo or aerosol. However, they include other active substances, therefore, it is recommended to choose such an analogue during pregnancy together with a doctor.

If you need to choose an analogue of "Bepanthen" for the prevention of skin drying or the appearance of stretch marks, you can also use special cosmetic series for pregnant or nursing babies, for example, Weleda, Bubchen or Mustela. In addition, the use of natural oils, such as coconut or cocoa, prevents the stretching of the skin.

Instructions for the drug "Bepanten" is given in the following video.