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Indications

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  • Uses Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness

Dosage & administration

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Directions Change wet and soiled diapers promptly. Cleanse the diaper area and allow to dry Apply product liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or anytime when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged.

Warnings & precautions

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For external use only When using this product do not get into eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Approval history

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  • Feb 21, 2001NDANDA021265Sandoz Canada Inc
  • Apr 9, 2026ANDAANDA210273Apotex
  • Apr 9, 2026ANDAANDA210672Apotex

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
30,391 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Fatigue3,41511%
  2. 2Nausea2,3377.7%
  3. 3Diarrhoea2,2687.5%
  4. 4Headache2,1587.1%
  5. 5Pain1,8696.1%
  6. 6Drug Ineffective1,7455.7%
  7. 7Dizziness1,6755.5%
  8. 8Dyspnoea1,5805.2%
  9. 9Arthralgia1,4944.9%
  10. 10Off Label Use1,4724.8%
  11. 11Asthenia1,4614.8%
  12. 12Fall1,2874.2%
  13. 13Weight Decreased1,1583.8%
  14. 14Vomiting1,1373.7%
  15. 15Pain In Extremity1,0903.6%

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 54 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Dexpanthenol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dexpanthenol used for?
According to FDA labeling, Dexpanthenol carries indications including: Uses Helps treat and prevent diaper rash Protects chafed skin due to diaper rash and helps seal out wetness. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Dexpanthenol?
Dexpanthenol is classified as Other cicatrizants, Other ophthalmologicals, Other plain vitamin preparations.
What are the brand names for Dexpanthenol?
Dexpanthenol is marketed under brand names including Eldertonic, Ellis Tonic, Infuvite, Infuvite Pediatric.
Note. Data for dexpanthenol is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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