When your child gets nappy rash, you’ll want to protect the skin from further irritation while letting it breathe at the same time. You can do both at once.

Many infants suffer from nappy rash at some time, no matter how diligently their nappies are changed.

Nappy rash is usually limited to the area covered by the nappy; the skin may look red and moist for a couple of days, and in more severe cases can blister and peel.

ALLOW SKIN TO BREATHE
Nappy rash occurs when there is prolonged contact of the skin with a mixture of urine and faeces, and skin is left wet and unable to breathe.

It’s only natural to want to coat and soothe the skin protecting it from further harm, but conventional wisdom also tells us to let skin breathe.
With Bepanthen Ointment, you can do both.^1,2

PREVENTION TIPS
There are steps you can take to reduce the risk of nappy rash…

• Change the nappy often to minimise skin exposure to urine and faeces
• Wash your baby’s bottom thoroughly with warm water and cotton wool after changing, and pat the skin dry rather than rubbing
• Whenever possible, leave your baby without a nappy so the nappy area can dry thoroughly
• Avoid plastic pants and tight clothes as they stop air from circulating
• Use a protective ointment such as Bepanthen Ointment at every nappy change to reinforce the skin’s natural barrier against irritation.

BEPANTHEN OINTMENT
Bepanthen Ointment is clinically proven to help prevent nappy rash, which it does through its unique, dual-action formula.³

Unlike zinc pastes that only coat the skin, Bepanthen forms a protective waterproof barrier that also lets in air to accelerate the skin’s natural healing process.^1,2

GENTLE ON SKIN
Unlike most treatments, Bepanthen Ointment doesn’t need to be removed after each nappy change, therefore preventing abrasive rubbing of baby’s skin. Bepanthen is gentle, soothing and suitable for baby’s sensitive skin – it’s also fragrance, preservative and colour-free.

At the first sign of nappy rash, simply apply a thin layer of Bepanthen Ointment to your baby’s clean, dry bottom.

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1. Bepanthen Ointment Consumer Medicine Information, 9 Jan 2009. 2. Goujan C. et al, Randomised single-blind pilot comparison study of the efficacy and tolerability of Bepanthen Ointment in subjects with bilateral dryness of the hands. Realites Therapeutiques en Dermato Venerologie 1997. 3. Putet G. et al., Effect of Bepanthen Ointment in the Prevention and Treatment of Diaper Rash of Premature and Full Term Babies.  Realities Pediatrique 2001. 4. Aztec scan data National Combined MAT Value Market Share 02/01/11. Bepanthen Ointment contains dexpanthenol (Vitamin B5) 50mg/g. Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Always read the label carefully and use strictly as directed. If symptoms persist or you have side effects, consult your doctor or health professional. Bepanthen is a Registered Trademark of BAYER, GERMANY. 2007 Bayer New Zealand Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.  For further information, contact 0800 847 874. TAPS CH2832

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