Description of the active substance:
This information is a reference and it is not enough that the drug was prescribed by a doctor. .
PHARMACHOLOGIC EFFECT
Refers to the vitamins of group B, is a derivative of pantothenic acid. It plays an important role in the processes of acetylation and oxidation, participates in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, in the synthesis of acetylcholine, corticosteroids, porphyrins. Has a pronounced effect on the formation and function of epithelial tissue, has some anti-inflammatory activity.
INDICATIONS
For oral and topical administration: inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, nose, larynx, respiratory tract (including after tonsillectomy), gastric mucosa, paresthesia with neurological diseases, treatment of mucous membrane defects in the uterus.
For parenteral administration: postoperative intestinal atony, paralytic ileus, pantothenic acid deficiency in malabsorption syndrome.
For external use: wounds and burns; Dermatitis, abscesses, boils, bedsores, intertrigo; treatment and prevention of cracks and inflammation of the nipples of the breast during lactation; nursing of infants.
DOSING MODE
Inside adults - 200-400 mg / day. Children - 100-300 mg / day. Parenteral (sc, in / m, in / in) - 500 mg / day.
Dexpanthenol in the form of lozenges for absorption is used in a dose of 200-600 mg / day.
The solution for external use is used to rinse the mouth and throat in undiluted or diluted (boiled water in a ratio of 1: 1) form; for inhalations - in undiluted form; for rubbing into the scalp - in undiluted or diluted (water or alcohol in a ratio of 1: 3) form.
Ointment or cream is applied to the affected skin surface 1 time / day; on the area of ​​the nipple of the breast is imposed as a compress; when treating defects of the mucous membrane of the throat of the uterus - appoint one or more times / day.
SIDE EFFECT
Rarely: allergic reactions.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to dexpanthenol. For parenteral use - hemophilia, mechanical intestinal obstruction.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
It is possible to use dexpanthenol during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding) according to the indications.
APPLICATION FOR FUNCTIONS OF THE LIVER
Use with caution in patients with chronic renal failure.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Use with caution in patients with chronic renal failure.
DRUG INTERACTION
With the simultaneous parenteral administration of dexpanthenol with antibiotics, barbiturates, the risk of developing allergic reactions increases.
