BEPANTHEN 5% Ointment 30g acts as a cooling and soothing agent, thereby prevents the dryness of eyes.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for BEPANTHEN 5% Ointment 30g

Eye irritation rare

Watery eyes rare

Redness of the eye rare

Uses of BEPANTHEN 5% Ointment 30g
What is it prescribed for?

Eye dryness
This medicine is used to treat eye dryness as well as treat symptoms such as irritation, burning, stinging, grittiness, etc. associated with eye dryness

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to BEPANTHEN 5% Ointment 30g , pantothenic acid, or any other ingredient present in the formulation.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.

General Warnings

Eye symptoms
If you experience any symptoms such as eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation, worsening of the condition or persistence of symptoms, discontinue the use and contact your doctor for further consultation.

Other medicines or supplements
This medicine may interact with many other supplements and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines and supplements including any herbs you take before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Other uses
The primary constituent of BEPANTHEN 5% Ointment 30g may be prescribed alone or in a combination with other medicines/supplements for a host of other conditions. However, no clinical investigations have been performed to establish the usefulness of this supplement in such cases.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Use This medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

practo –
D-Panthenol [Internet].
Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/d-panthenol-2718-api
[cited 2/20/2021].
2019