It is a protective and softening ointment that contains vitamin B5.
It is used to treat skin irritations, especially redness of the buttocks of the infant
COMPOSITION
Per 100 gr
Dexpanthenol (vitamin B5) 5gr
Lanolin
List of excipients:
Protegin X*, petroleum jelly, wool fat, white beeswax, almond oil, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, liquid kerosene, purified water.
*Composition of Protegin X: light liquid kerosene, petrolatum, microcrystalline wax (THG), glycerol monooleate, wool fat alcohols.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
This medicine should not be used in the following cases:
allergy to lanolin,
in application to oozing or infected lesions.
PREGNANCY and BREASTFEEDING
This medicine can be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If applied to the breast while breastfeeding, clean the nipple before each feeding.
DIRECTIONS AND DOSAGE
Clean the skin and apply the ointment by massaging slightly.
Usual dosage:
One or more applications per day.
TIPS
The redness of the buttocks of the infant is often due to the impregnation of the skin by the urine, under the layer. It is therefore necessary to thoroughly cleanse and rinse the skin with water before applying the medication.
This medicine may be freely available in some pharmacies; however, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice.
ADVERSE POSSIBLE EFFECTS
Eczema of contact (presence of lanolin).