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.

Do not use Dexanol:
• if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to dexpanthenol or any of the other ingredients of Dexanol (listed in Section 6)
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.

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.
• Do not use more than the amount prescribed for you.
The duration of treatment varies and depends on how quickly your symptoms subside.
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are under the impression that the effect of Dexanol cream is too strong or too weak.

Like all medicines, Dexanol can cause side effects, although not everybody gets treated.
Rash, local irritation (rare): stop treatment and refer to the doctor.
Adverse reactions and drug interactions in children and infants:
Parents must inform the attending doctor about any side effects.
Very often more than 1 person in 10
Often 1 to 10 people out of 100
Occasionally 1 to 10 users out of 1,000
Rarely 1 to 10 people out of 10,000
Very rarely less than 1 in 10,000

If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

• Store below 30ºC.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the tube or carton after (Exp).
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
After opening the tube, the cream should be used within 90 days. Discard unused portion after 90 days.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.