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Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Drug information

Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Drug information
(For additional information see "Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): Patient drug information")

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Brand Names: US
  • Panto-250 [OTC] [DSC]
Pharmacologic Category
  • Vitamin, Water Soluble
Dosing: Adult
Pantothenic acid deficiency

Pantothenic acid deficiency: OTC labeling: Oral: One tablet daily.

Dosing: Kidney Impairment: Adult

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.

Dosing: Hepatic Impairment: Adult

There are no dosage adjustments provided in the manufacturer's labeling.

Dosing: Older Adult

Refer to adult dosing.

Dosage Forms: US

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product

Capsule, Oral:

Panto-250: 250 mg [DSC]

Tablet, Oral:

Generic: 100 mg, 200 mg, 500 mg

Tablet, Oral [preservative free]:

Generic: 500 mg [DSC]

Generic Equivalent Available: US

Yes

Use: Labeled Indications

Pantothenic acid deficiency: Dietary supplement to treat pantothenic acid deficiency.

Adverse Reactions

There are no adverse reactions listed in the manufacturer's labeling.

Metabolism/Transport Effects

None known.

Drug Interactions

There are no known significant interactions.

Pregnancy Considerations

Water soluble vitamins cross the placenta (IOM, 1998).

Breastfeeding Considerations

Pantothenic acid is found in breast milk; concentrations may be increased by use of maternal supplements (IOM, 1998)

Dietary Considerations

Dietary adequate intake (AI) (IOM 1998):

1 to 6 months: 1.7 mg/day

7 to 12 months: 1.8 mg/day

1 to 3 years: 2 mg/day

4 to 8 years: 3 mg/day

9 to 13 years: 4 mg/day

≥14 years: 5 mg/day

Pregnancy: 6 mg/day

Lactation: 7 mg/day

Mechanism of Action

Pantothenic acid is required for the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Absorbed in the intestine

Metabolism: Hydrolyzed in the intestine to coenzyme A

Excretion: Urine

Pricing: US

Tablets (Pantothenic Acid Oral)

500 mg (per each): $0.12

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Brand Names: International
  • Calcium Pantothenicum (PL);
  • Kerato Biciron (DE);
  • Pantothen Streuli (CH)


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  1. IOM (Institute of Medicine), Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin and Choline, Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1998.
  2. Pantothenic acid [product labeling]. Livonia, MI: Rugby Laboratories; October 2016.
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