Tahini Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 (edited) Hi, Just wondering if Bepanthen is safe to use on a raw wound? Bit weepy, doesn't need stitches, but would like to put something on it to help. (Out of doggy antiseptic ) He's fine Still walking around and playing with the others and will have full supervision until all healed Thanks! EFS Edited October 31, 2009 by ButterNut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I don't KNOW but I don't think I'd use it. Sorry not much help huh?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I wouldn't use Bepanthen. Not because I think it is not safe for use, but I think the use in your instance would be inappropriate. What sort of "raw wound" are you talking about and where is the wound located? You can use Betadine if you have any in the human medicine cabinet. Or Active Manuka Honey. I swear by AMH, but I admit I've not used it on wounds - mainly because of the sticky messiness of it and also for the potential for it to attract dirt and perhaps flies. But I believe others have used it in this fashion quite successfully. Wonderful stuff, AMH (High UMF factor is what you need - NOT supermarket quality). But I think if the wound is a bit weepy, I'd be the most comfortable with Betadine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 betadine would be my choice as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I wouldn't use Bepanthen. Not because I think it is not safe for use, but I think the use in your instance would be inappropriate. What sort of "raw wound" are you talking about and where is the wound located?You can use Betadine if you have any in the human medicine cabinet. Or Active Manuka Honey. I swear by AMH, but I admit I've not used it on wounds - mainly because of the sticky messiness of it and also for the potential for it to attract dirt and perhaps flies. But I believe others have used it in this fashion quite successfully. Wonderful stuff, AMH (High UMF factor is what you need - NOT supermarket quality). But I think if the wound is a bit weepy, I'd be the most comfortable with Betadine. Just to add something here. It IS possible to get High UMF factor AMH honey from the supermarket. Mostly you will find it either in the section with the medications or alternatively in the part where the Organic products are kept. It will clearly state on the labelling that it is "medicine" quality honey and will state the UMF factor on the front label in much the same way that sunscreens state their SPF factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Just to add something here. It IS possible to get High UMF factor AMH honey from the supermarket. Mostly you will find it either in the section with the medications or alternatively in the part where the Organic products are kept. It will clearly state on the labelling that it is "medicine" quality honey and will state the UMF factor on the front label in much the same way that sunscreens state their SPF factor. Thank you for that, Ellz. I've never seen it at the supermarkets but I admit I didn't think to specifically look in those two sections. I've only been able to source UMF 5+ at Safeway, but I'll make a point of checking out the other sections. I don't bother much with any UMF factors below 20+. Cheers! Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tahini Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 Thanks everyone :D He got grabbed by a dog (not one of ours) and the fur was taken off and there's a bit of swelling (looked worse yesterday - he's moving around fine, just want to make sure he doesn't get an infection). Cleaned him up with some salty water and did use Bepanthen last night (no replies ). Mum happened to buy the Manuka Honey (the medicinal one) last week and will use some on him now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Just to add something here. It IS possible to get High UMF factor AMH honey from the supermarket. Mostly you will find it either in the section with the medications or alternatively in the part where the Organic products are kept. It will clearly state on the labelling that it is "medicine" quality honey and will state the UMF factor on the front label in much the same way that sunscreens state their SPF factor. Thank you for that, Ellz. I've never seen it at the supermarkets but I admit I didn't think to specifically look in those two sections. I've only been able to source UMF 5+ at Safeway, but I'll make a point of checking out the other sections. I don't bother much with any UMF factors below 20+. Cheers! :D Erny There's one brand that do a 20+ that's sold in Coles. I can't remember the name of it, but I can visualise the jar. It's got a red and blue label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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