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Bepanthene Eye Drops are eye drops in a 10ml multi-dose vial, with 0.15% sodium hyaluronate and 2% dexpanthenol. It is a medical technology product that lubricates, hydrates and protects the eye surface. According to the manufacturer, through its composition it offers long-lasting hydration, lubrication and protection of the eye surface, without containing preservatives or phosphate buffer solutions.
It is aimed at those looking for drops for dry eyes or artificial tears for daily use: people who spend many hours in front of screens, contact lens users, and those looking for hyaluronic drops in a classic multi-dose package. It is the format that stays in the office drawer or on the bedside table and is used steadily, day after day.
The eye surface is covered by the tear film, an extremely thin liquid layer with three layers: a mucous layer that keeps it attached to the cornea, a watery layer that hydrates and nourishes, and a lipid layer on the surface that limits evaporation. When this balance is disturbed, the tear film breaks down faster and uncovered areas remain. Then there appear stinging, the sensation of sand or a foreign body, redness, blurriness that clears with opening and closing, and, paradoxically, tearing, as the eye tries to compensate for dryness with reflex tears.
The mechanism that renews this membrane is the opening and closing of the eyelids. Each complete blink spreads a clear tear over the entire surface and forces the glands of the eyelid to release lipids. In front of a computer screen, tablet or mobile phone, the blink rate decreases significantly and a large proportion of blinks remain incomplete, i.e. the eyelid does not come down completely. The result is increased evaporation and accumulated dryness at the end of the day. Air conditioning, central heating, wind, dry or polluted atmosphere, smoking, long driving hours, contact lenses and the natural decrease in tear production with age act in the same direction.
This is where the two active ingredients come in. Sodium hyaluronate binds water and, thanks to its thick consistency, remains in the eye for a long time, stabilizing the tear film instead of being washed away immediately. Dexpanthenol, also known as provitamin B5, also has a high water binding capacity and supports the hydrating action of hyaluronic acid, offering additional care to the dry or irritated eye.
Active ingredients: sodium hyaluronate 0.15%, dexpanthenol 2%.
Full composition: the manufacturer does not publish a detailed list of ingredients on the product page. Consult the label and the instructions leaflet of the package.
Does not contain: preservatives, phosphate buffer solutions.
Form: eye drops in a 10ml multi-dose vial.
Application: 'Consult the Instructions for Use enclosed before using the product'. The number of drops and the frequency of application are determined according to the instructions on the package or the recommendation of your ophthalmologist.
In practice, the technique matters: wash your hands, tilt your head slightly back, look up, gently pull down the lower eyelid and let the drop fall without the nozzle touching the eye, eyelids or fingers. Close your eyes slowly for a few seconds so that the liquid spreads evenly. Close the cap tightly after use, do not share the vial with another person and keep it out of reach of children. If you are also using other ophthalmic drops, leave a time interval between applications as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If symptoms do not subside or worsen, stop use and consult an ophthalmologist.
Yes. The product is suitable for contact lens users. For whether you need to remove the lenses before instillation, follow the instructions on the packaging or ask your ophthalmologist.
The manufacturer does not publish a specific frequency for the 10ml package on the product page. Use according to the instructions on the package or the recommendation of your ophthalmologist.
The duration of use after the first opening is stated on the packaging and in the instructions leaflet. Do not exceed it, even if there is liquid left in the vial.
The manufacturer specifically mentions pregnancy among the conditions in which dry eye appears and for which the product is intended. However, since every pregnancy is different, discuss it first with your doctor or pharmacist.
No age limit is stated on the manufacturer's page. For children, do not administer eye drops without prior recommendation from a pediatrician or ophthalmologist.
Immediately, if you have eye pain, blurred or reduced vision, severe redness, purulent or sticky discharge, trauma, chemical exposure, or a feeling that a foreign body has entered and does not leave. Also if dryness persists despite the use of hydrating drops. Lubricating drops relieve the symptom, they do not replace diagnosis.
Bepanthene Eye Drops is a medical technology product with a lubricating and hydrating action, not a medicated eye drop. It does not contain antibiotic, cortisone or antihistamine and does not treat infections, allergic conjunctivitis or glaucoma. These conditions require a prescription treatment from an ophthalmologist.
The content in both forms is based on sodium hyaluronate and dexpanthenol. The difference is practical: here you have a 10ml multi-dose vial, more economical for regular daily use, while the monodoses are sterile single-use containers, more convenient for travel and for very frequent instillation.
The Plus is the enhanced version for very dry and chronically dry, irritated eyes. In addition to sodium hyaluronate and dexpanthenol, it contains additional phospholipids and vitamins A and E. If your symptoms are mild and seasonal, the classic form is a reasonable starting point.
Medical technology product. Read the instructions for use carefully. The text is informational and does not replace the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.
Active ingredients: sodium hyaluronate 0.15%, dexpanthenol 2%.
Full composition: the manufacturer does not publish a detailed list of ingredients on the product page. Consult the label and the instructions leaflet of the package.
Does not contain: preservatives, phosphate buffer solutions.
Form: eye drops in a 10ml multi-dose vial.
Application: 'Consult the Instructions for Use enclosed before using the product'. The number of drops and the frequency of application are determined according to the instructions on the package or the recommendation of your ophthalmologist.
Technique: wash your hands, tilt your head back, look up, gently pull down the lower eyelid and drip without the nozzle touching the eye or fingers. Close your eyes slowly so that the liquid spreads.
Precautions: close the vial tightly, do not share it with another person, keep it out of reach of children. Observe the duration of use after opening stated on the packaging. In case of pain, blurred vision, severe redness, discharge, trauma or sensation of a foreign body, stop and consult an ophthalmologist.
