Dexanol Cream 30 Gm

Description

Dexanol contains a medicine called dexpanthenol. It is used for daily care of skin exposed to drying, damaging environmental factors (hands & elbows), for the treatment of pressure points, redness, sunburn, minor burns and inflamed but unbroken skin. This is preferable for infant care since it offers better protection against nappy wetness. Regular breast care in nursing mothers and treatment of sore and cracked nipples. How to use Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Directions for use and recommended dosage unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor: Diaper rash - apply a thin layer to the baby’s bottom before putting on a clean diaper. Nipples - apply a thin layer to the nipples after nursing. Wash the nipples thoroughly before the next nursing session. Dry skin or mild sores - apply to the dry areas and/or to the wound up to three times a day. Using this medicine Unless otherwise prescribed you usually apply Dexanol once or more times a day to the affected skin areas. This cream is for use on your skin only. Warnings and precautions Do not use Dexanol: If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to dexpanthenol or any of the other ingredients of Dexanol Warnings: If you are sensitive to any type of material or medicine, inform your doctor before commencing treatment with this medicine. Do not use this medicine frequently, or for a long period, without consulting a doctor. Side Effects Like all medicines, Dexanol can cause side effects, although not everybody gets treated. Rash, local irritation (rare): stop treatment and refer to the doctor. Storage Information Store below 30ºC. After opening the tube, the cream should be used within 90 days. Discard unused portion after 90 days. Ingredients The active ingredient is dexpanthenol. The other ingredients in Dexanol cream are cetostearyl alcohol, cetomacrogol, propylene glycol, white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, methyl hydroxy benzoate, propyl hydroxy benzoate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate anhydrous, Anhydrous Disodium Hydrogen Phosphate and purified water. Specifications Smooth, uniform, white to off white semi solid cream. Clear from foreign particles. Within each carton is a tube with a plastic screw cap, which contains 30g.