Generic name for Dexiban

 Dexpanthenol

What is Dexiban?

Dexpanthenol is a chemical extracted from pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B-5.

Panthenol exists naturally, but it can also be synthesized from animal and plant sources, and is used in the manufacture of many cosmetic and therapeutic materials such as: skin care products (treatment of skin redness, sores, and small wounds such as insect bites), nails, and hair (removes dandruff, moisturizes hair, and nourishes the scalp).

It also acts as a catalyst for a variety of enzyme-catalyzed reactions involving the transfer of acetyl groups and the synthesis of acetylcholine, which in turn maintains normal bowel movement.

What are the uses of Dexiban?

Dexapanthenol is included in many different drug formulations and forms, so it has a large number of uses, such as the following:

Dexpanthenol injection

Dexapanthenol injection is a gastrointestinal stimulant that is used to stimulate the bowels to move after surgery.

Dexpanthenol cream

Dexapanthenol is available in the form of a topical cream that can be used to moisturize the skin and treat burns, eczema, ulcers, diaper rash, insect bites, and other skin irritations caused by various factors.

Dexpanthenol for hair

A hair solution that contains dequesapanthenol gives hair shine and strength, and reduces hair loss and brittleness.

What are the contraindications of Dexiban?

It is forbidden to use the drug without consulting a specialist doctor in the following cases:

Hypersensitivity to the components.

What are the other precautions for Dexiban?

It is forbidden to use the drug without consulting a specialist doctor in the following cases:

during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

What are the drug interactions with Dexiban?

It is preferable to tell the doctor or pharmacist about all medications, herbs, vitamins, and nutritional supplements before starting treatment.

It is best to separate topical products from any other treatments by two hours.

What are the doses of Dexiban and how to use?

Dexapanthenol injection dosage

The dose is determined according to the patient s condition. It is usually given to adults: 250 mg (1 ml) or 500 mg (2 ml) intramuscularly or intravenously, and repeated every 2 or 6 hours as needed.

Dosage for topical dexapanthenol cream

Apply to targeted areas 4 times daily.

Dosage of dequesapanthenol hair solution

Massage the scalp once in the evening.

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