Is Bepanthen good for cracked nipples?

Bepanthen® Antiseptic Cream can be used for the gentle and effective care of skin irritations and mothers cracked or damaged nipples* during lactation. Bepanthen® Antiseptic Cream helps the skin to repair and is suitable to be used on baby's skin. Dosage: Clean the affected area and surrounding skin.

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Can you use Bepanthen on a newborn?

Your newborn baby's skin is especially sensitive at this time and will need specialised protection. Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment is so gentle that it can be used from birth to help the most delicate skin, as it's free from fragrance, preservatives, colorants.

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Is Bepanthen good for cracked skin?

Treating dry, chapped and rough skin with Bepanthen

Our Bepanthen Antiseptic Cream helps repair damaged and irritated skin and treats cuts, minor wounds, chapped hands, abrasions, scalds, insect stings and bites and sunburn.

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Does Bepanthen contain lanolin?

Bepanthen® contains as active substance dexpanthenol, the alcohol corresponding to pantothenic acid. The ointment contains 50 mg/g dexpanthenol. Other ingredients: Purified water, Lanolin, Liquid Paraffin, White soft Paraffin, Protegin X, Almond Oil, Beeswax, Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol.

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Is Bepanthen antiseptic cream safe for babies?

Bepanthen Antiseptic cream helps the skin to repair. Gentle enough to be used on baby skin. - Helps protect damaged skin from infection. - For cuts, stings, chafed skin, cracked skin, scalds and sunburn.

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When should you not use Bepanthen?

- 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. Bepanthen Plus should not be applied to perforated ear drums.

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When should I stop using Bepanthen?

On the fourth day, wash it like normal, let it air dry and from that day stop wrapping it in cling film and stop using Bepanthen.

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Can I use Bepanthen instead of Vaseline?

An alternative to Vaseline could be Bepanthen® "Wund- und Heilsalbe" (Bayer). It contains the active ingredient pro-vitamin Dexapanthenol, which is widely used in dermatology therapy.

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Can you use Bepanthen everyday?

Q5: How often can Bepanthen Ointment be used? Bepanthen Ointment does not contain added colorants, fragrances, or preservatives. It may be used as often as needed.

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What does Bepanthen treat?

Bepanthen® Antiseptic Cream is a multi-purpose antiseptic cream that helps protect damaged skin from infection and also assists in the treatment of cuts, abrasions, insect bites, stings, and sunburn.

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Does Bepanthen help heal?

A cream such as Bepanthen ® Antiseptic Cream supports the healing of damaged skin and provides an effective treatment of cuts, abrasions, scalds, insect bites, stings and sunburn. Cover the cleaned wound with an appropriate non-stick sterile dressing.

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Is Bepanthen cream antibiotic?

Ingredients. Bepanthen® Wound Healing Cream healing cream contains chlorhexidine, an antiseptic which is active against bacteria present on the skin or in contaminated wounds and which is therefore capable of preventing or controlling wound infection.

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Can I use Bepanthen on my private parts?

Bepanthen Ointment can be applied externally on skin at the genital/groin area of infants or children to protect against irritants.

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Is Bepanthen better than Sudocrem?

Bepanthen and sudocrem are completely different beasts. Sudocrem can be very drying and make rashes worse sometimes. Bepanthen forms a barrier and is very softening.

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What creams should you avoid in babies?

Ingredients to avoid
  • Fragrances. Everyone loves a good-smelling baby. ...
  • Synthetic dyes. ...
  • Parabens. ...
  • Phthalates. ...
  • Formaldehyde. ...
  • Propylene glycol. ...
  • Sulfates. ...
  • Chemical sunscreens.

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Should you use Bepanthen every nappy change?

Bepanthen® works by forming a transparent, breathable layer, helping to protect even the most delicate skin from irritants and rubbing. Bepanthen® is so gentle, it can be used at every nappy change to help the most sensitive of skins.

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What's the difference between Bepanthen and Bepanthen?

Bepanthen offers a variety of products to support the regeneration of the skin. Bepanthol is the skin care product from Bepanthen and comes from Bayer, the medical corporate from Germany. Our skin fulfills a number of important tasks every day - even if we are not always aware of them.

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Does Bepanthen fight infection?

Applied to superficial wounds, it prevents or combats infection and promotes natural healing. Bepanthen First Aid contains chlorhexidine, a non-stinging antiseptic which is active against bacteria present on the skin or in contaminated wounds and which is therefore capable of preventing or controlling wound infection.

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Is Bepanthen steroid free?

Bepanthen Itch Relief Cream is a steroid-free formula which gives fast relief of itch while restoring the skin barrier, helping the skin to heal.

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When should you not use Vaseline?

According to the American Academy of Dermatologists, Vaseline can trigger outbreaks if you have acne-prone skin. Don't put petroleum jelly on your face if you're having an active breakout. There are plenty of other moisturizing options if you have acne-prone skin.

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What is a healthy alternative to Vaseline?

NATURAL RAW MATERIALS TO USE IN PLACE OF PETROLEUM JELLY
  • Shea Butter.
  • Beeswax.
  • Olive Carrier Oil.
  • Cocoa Butter.
  • Coconut Carrier Oil.
  • Mango Butter.
  • Avoid byproducts of Petroleum - This includes mineral oil, paraffin wax, petrolatum, naphtha, and formaldehyde.

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Does Bepanthen let skin breathe?

Clinically proven, Bepanthen works by forming a transparent, breathable layer helping to protect baby's skin from the irritants and rubbing that can cause nappy rash.

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How do I apply Bepanthen to my baby?

Use Bepanthen® Protective Baby Ointment at every diaper change to protect against diaper rash. Lightly massage the ointment into the bottom at each diaper change to reinforce the skin's natural barrier and help stop the chemicals in urine and feces from irritating the skin.

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Where do you put Bepanthen?

How do I use Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment? A thin layer of Bepanthen Nappy Rash Ointment should be applied to your baby's clean, dry bottom at every nappy change, especially at bedtime when the nappy is usually on for longest during the night.

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How effective is Bepanthen cream?

This cream is great for clearing up nappy rash. It is thick but not too thick like some others. It goes on smoothly and is easy to clean off at the next nappy change. A great cream to use for babies.

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