To treat, moisturize and heal skin, the best means are those that contain components that are close to it in composition. One such compound is the pantothenic acid derivative (vitamin B). It includes Dexpanthenol and Bepanten - the differences of these drugs, at first sight, are absent, but with careful consideration the difference becomes obvious.
Properties of Bepantene and Dexpanthenol
After application of both described medicines to the skin, provitamin B5 contained in them is transformed into pantothenic acid. In turn, this substance has the following properties:
- healing of wounds, abrasions and cracks;
- removal of irritation and redness, swelling;
- acceleration of regeneration of skin cells;
- moisturizing and nutrition.
Also Bepanten and Dekspantenol have a weak anti-inflammatory activity, which allows them to be used for dermatitis, diaper rash, burns of any etiology, insect bites and anal fissures. Moreover, drugs are prescribed for combined therapy of trophic ulcers, pressure sores, erosion and inflammatory diseases of the mucous membranes.
Is it safer to use Dexpanthenol or Bepanten, and what better helps?
To answer this question, you need to carefully study the composition of medications.
The basis of both drugs is dexpanthenol at a concentration of 5%. Bepantene excipients:
- cetyl and stearyl alcohol;
- liquid and soft paraffin;
- protein;
- beeswax ;
- almond oil;
- lanolin from sheep's fat;
- water.
Additional ingredients of Dexpanthenol:
- petrolatum;
- nipagin;
- isopropyl myristate;
- Vaseline oil;
- cholesterol;
- nipazel;
- purified water.
Apparently, the analogue of Bepanthen Dexpanthenol is produced with the use of preservatives (nipagin and nipazel), as well as cheaper
For adults, there is no fundamental difference between the drugs considered, so it becomes more preferable to use dexpanthenol because of its low price and similar efficacy. If high-quality skin care is required for a young nursing mother and child, Bepanten is appointed because of its absolute safety.