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Pantothenic acid
Scientific names: D-pantothenic acid, Pantothenic acid
Alternate names: Acide D-Pantothénique, Acide Pantothénique, Ácido Pantoténico, B Complex Vitamin, Calcii Pantothenas, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Calcium Pantothenate, Complexe de Vitamines B, D-Calcium Pantothenate, D-Pantothenic Acid, D-Panthenol, D-Panthénol, D-Pantothénate de Calcium, D-Pantothenyl Alcohol, Dexpanthenol, Dexpanthénol, Dexpanthenolum, Pantéthine, Panthenol, Panthénol, Pantothenate, Pantothénate, Pantothénate de Calcium, Pantothenol, Pantothenylol, Vitamin B-5, Vitamin B5, Vitamina B5, Vitamine B5
Actions: Stimulant laxative
Background
Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5. It is widely found in both plants and animals including meat, vegetables, cereal grains, legumes, eggs, and milk.
Pantothenic acid helps the body utilize carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. It is also important for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin B5 is available as D-pantothenic acid, as well as dexpanthenol and calcium pantothenate, which are chemicals made in the lab from D-pantothenic acid.
People most commonly use pantothenic acid for pantothenic acid deficiency. Dexpanthenol, a chemical similar to pantothenic acid, is used for skin irritation, nasal swelling, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Pantothenic acid helps the body utilize carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. It is also important for maintaining healthy skin. Vitamin B5 is available as D-pantothenic acid, as well as dexpanthenol and calcium pantothenate, which are chemicals made in the lab from D-pantothenic acid.
People most commonly use pantothenic acid for pantothenic acid deficiency. Dexpanthenol, a chemical similar to pantothenic acid, is used for skin irritation, nasal swelling, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Pantothenic acid is likely safe for most people. The recommended amount for adults is 5 mg per day. Larger amounts (up to 1 gram) seem to be safe for most people. But taking larger amounts increases the chance of side effects such as diarrhea.
When applied to the skin: Pantothenic acid and its related chemicals are likely safe when used short-term.
When given as a nasal spray: Dexpanthenol is possibly safe when used short-term.
When applied into the eye: Dexpanthenol is possibly safe when used short-term.
Breast-feeding: Pantothenic acid is likely safe when taken by mouth. The recommended intake is 7 mg daily during breast-feeding.
Children: It is likely safe for children to take pantothenic acid by mouth and apply pantothenic acid to the skin.
When applied to the skin: Pantothenic acid and its related chemicals are likely safe when used short-term.
When given as a nasal spray: Dexpanthenol is possibly safe when used short-term.
When applied into the eye: Dexpanthenol is possibly safe when used short-term.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: Pantothenic acid is likely safe when taken by mouth. The recommended intake is 6 mg daily during pregnancy.Breast-feeding: Pantothenic acid is likely safe when taken by mouth. The recommended intake is 7 mg daily during breast-feeding.
Children: It is likely safe for children to take pantothenic acid by mouth and apply pantothenic acid to the skin.
Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Effective Effectiveness definitions
- Pantothenic acid deficiency. Taking 5-10 mg of pantothenic acid by mouth daily prevents and treats pantothenic acid deficiency.
Possibly ineffective Effectiveness definitions
- Skin damage caused by radiation therapy (radiation dermatitis). Applying dexpanthenol, a chemical similar to pantothenic acid, to irritated skin does not seem to reduce skin damage caused by radiation therapy.
Dosing & administration
Pantothenic acid is widely found in foods, including meat, vegetables, cereal grains, legumes, eggs, and milk. It's recommended that adults consume 5 mg pantothenic acid daily. During pregnancy, 6 mg should be consumed daily; when breastfeeding, 7 mg should be consumed daily. Recommended amounts for children depend on age.
In supplements, pantothenic acid is typically used together with other B vitamins in vitamin B complex formulations. Dexpanthenol, a chemical similar to pantothenic acid, is available in makeup, hair products, ointments, creams, gels, nasal sprays and eyedrops. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
In supplements, pantothenic acid is typically used together with other B vitamins in vitamin B complex formulations. Dexpanthenol, a chemical similar to pantothenic acid, is available in makeup, hair products, ointments, creams, gels, nasal sprays and eyedrops. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Pantothenic Acid interacts with any medicines. Before taking Pantothenic Acid, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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Per tablet:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 546 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 500 mg
- Zinc gluconate 57.43 mg equiv. zinc 7.5 mg
- Retinyl acetate 206.4 μg equiv. vitamin A 175 μg RE
- Biotin 500 μg
- Urtica dioica ext. 93.75 mg
- Copper gluconate 2.7 mg equiv. copper 375 μg
- Silica - colloidal anhydrous 26.7 mg equiv. silicon 12.5 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 187.5 mg
- Folic acid 125 μg
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Per tablet:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 500 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 458 mg
- Biotin 330 μg
- Retinol acetate 135.7 μg equiv. vitamin A 115 μg RE
- Folic acid 80 μg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 125 mg
- Copper gluconate 1.8 mg equiv. copper 0.25 mg
- Zinc gluconate 38.29 mg equiv. zinc 5 mg
- Silica - colloidal anhydrous 10.7 mg equiv. silicon 5 mg
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Per capsule:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 218.3 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 200 mg
- Calcium folinate (Activated folate) 542 μg equiv. folinic acid 500 μg
- Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 500 μg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 63.5 mg equiv. thiamine 50 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 26.3 mg equiv. riboflavin 20 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 150 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 31.3 mg equiv. pyridoxine 20 mg
- Inositol 100 mg
- Biotin 500 μg
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Per capsule:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 196.5 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 180 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 25 mg equiv. riboflavin 19.7 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 23.5 mg equiv. pyridoxine 15 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 130 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 63.6 mg equiv. thiamine 50 mg
- Biotin 500 μg
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Per capsule:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 196.5 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 180 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 63.6 mg equiv. thiamine 50 mg
- Co-methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 400 µg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 130 mg
- Biotin 500 µg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 32 mg equiv. riboflavin 25 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 23.5 mg equiv. pyridoxine 15 mg
- Levomefolate calcium (Activated folate) 433 µg equiv. levomefolic acid 400 µg
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Per capsule:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 196 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 180 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 23.6 mg equiv. pyridoxine 15 mg
- Calcium folinate (Activated folate) 436.9 μg equiv. folinic acid 402.6 μg
- Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 400 μg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 130 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 63.5 mg equiv. thiamine 50 mg
- Biotin 500 μg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 31.8 mg equiv. riboflavin 25 mg
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Per 7g:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 164 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 150 mg
- Total Magnesium 310 mg
- Magnesium amino acid chelate 1.06 g equiv. magnesium 150 mg
- Magnesium citrate nonahydrate 841.4 mg equiv. magnesium 100 mg
- Magnesium orotate dihydrate 455 mg equiv. magnesium 30 mg
- Magnesium phosphate pentahydrate 145.32 mg equiv. magnesium 30 mg
- Chromium nicotinate 400 μg equiv. chromium 50 μg
- Creatine monohydrate 1 g
- Zinc amino acid chelate 25 mg equiv. zinc 5 mg
- Manganese amino acid chelate 10 mg equiv. manganese 1 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 30.2 mg equiv. thiamine 26.9 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 10.7 mg equiv. pyridoxine 6.8 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 50.1 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 12 mg
- Selenomethionine 63 μg equiv. selenium 25.2 μg
- Taurine 500 mg
- L-glutamine 500 mg
- Calcium folinate (Activated folate) 540 μg equiv. folinic acid 500 μg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 400 μg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 200 mg
- Levocarnitine (L-carnitine) 500 mg
- Potassium citrate 276.57 mg equiv. potassium 100 mg
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Per serve (Lemon):
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 164 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 150 mg equiv. calcium 13.9 mg
- Taurine 3 g
- Total Magnesium 350 mg
- Magnesium orotate 485 mg equiv. magnesium 32 mg
- Magnesium glycinate dihydrate 1.71 g equiv. magnesium 200 mg
- Magnesium citrate 463 mg equiv. magnesium 75.1 mg
- Magnesium ascorbate monohydrate 694 mg equiv. magnesium 43.1 mg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 48.1 mg equiv. zinc 15.1 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 20 mg equiv. thiamine 17.9 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 10 mg equiv. riboflavin 7.68 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 10 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 18.3 mg equiv. pyridoxine 15 mg
- Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 100 μg
- Calcium folinate (Activated folate) 108 μg equiv. folinic acid 100 μg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 623 mg
- Glutamine 500 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 11 mg equiv. pyridoxine 7.49 mg
- Levomefolate calcium (Activated folate) 434 μg equiv. levomefolic acid 400 μg
- Mecobalamin (Vitamin B12) 400 μg
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Per capsule:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 164 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 150 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 50 mg equiv. thiamine 44.6 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 20 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 10 mg equiv. pyridoxine 6.38 mg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 500 μg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 80 mg
- Nicotinic acid (Vitamin B3) 20 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 20 mg equiv. pyridoxine 16.5 mg
- Choline bitartrate 100 mg
- Inositol 100 mg
- Calcium folinate (Activated folate) 521 μg equiv. folinic acid 400 μg
- Biotin 500 μg
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Per 8 g:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 164 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 150 mg
- Magnesium citrate 1.91 g equiv. magnesium 310 mg
- L-glutamine 2 g
- Retinol palmitate 1.37 mg equiv. vitamin A 750 μgRE
- Calcium ascorbate dihydrate (Vitamin C) 121 mg equiv. ascorbic acid 100 mg
- Cholecalciferol 25 μg equiv. vitamin D3 1000 IU
- Palm tocotrienols complex (Vitamin E) 5 mg
- Menaquinone 7 (Vitamin K2) 20 μg
- Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1) 70 μg
- Thiamine nitrate (Vitamin B1) 50 mg equiv. thiamine 40.6 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 10 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 100 mg
- Nicotinic acid (Vitamin B3) 5 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 30 mg equiv. pyridoxine 24.7 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 16.1 mg equiv. pyridoxine 10.2 mg
- Mecobalamin (Vitamin B12) 400 μg
- Biotin 300 μg
- Calcium folinate (Activated folate) 432 μg equiv. folinic acid 400 μg
- Chromium nicotinate 402 μg equiv. chromium 50 μg
- Potassium iodide 196 μg equiv. iodine 150 μg
- Manganese amino acid chelate 10 mg equiv. manganese 1 mg
- Molybdenum trioxide 75 μg equiv. molybdenum 50 μg
- Selenomethionine 150 μg equiv. selenium 60 μg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 47 mg equiv. zinc 15 mg
- Inositol 25 mg
- Rutin (Rutoside) 25 mg
- Alpha lipoic acid 20 mg
- Choline bitartrate 150 mg
- Taurine 1.5 g
- Citrus bioflavonoids extract 25 mg
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Per 41 g (Smooth Chocolate):
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 164 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 150 mg
- Pisum sativum ext. 5 g
- Saccharum officinarum (Sugarcane fibre) 4 g
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 250 mg
- Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 200 μg
- Cholecalciferol 10 μg equiv. vitamin D3 400 IU
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 46.74 mg equiv. zinc 15 mg
- Oryza sativa ext. 15 g
- Glutamine 1.5 g
- Glycine 2 g
- Myo-inositol 1.25 g
- Taurine 500 mg
- Choline bitartrate 100 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 21.6 mg equiv. thiamine 17 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 6.6 mg equiv. riboflavin 5 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 50 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P5P) 15.7 mg equiv. pyridoxine 10 mg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 357 μg equiv. levomefolic acid 200 μg
- Biotin 50 μg
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae) 156 mg equiv. calcium 50 mg
- Magnesium citrate 330.46 mg equiv. magnesium 50 mg
- Manganese gluconate 8.12 mg equiv. manganese 1 mg
- Selenomethionine 123 μg equiv. selenium 50 μg
- Molybdenum trioxide 73.8 μg equiv. molybdenum 50 μg
- Potassium iodide 65.6 μg equiv. iodine 50 μg
- Chromium nicotinate 196.8 μg equiv. chromium 24 μg
- Cinnamomum cassia ext. 300 mg
- Vaccinium myrtillus ext. 250 mg
- Silybum marianum ext. 150 mg
- Zingiber officinale ext. 135 mg
- Acetyl levocarnitine hydrochloride (Acetyl-L-carnitine) 200 mg
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Per 8 g:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 150 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 137.44 mg
- Levocarnitine (L-carnitine) 2 g
- Acetyl levocarnitine hydrochloride (Acetyl-L-carnitine) 1 g
- Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10) 100 mg
- Zinc citrate dihydrate 79.87 mg equiv. zinc 25 mg
- Selenomethionine 248 μg equiv. selenium 100 μg
- Turnera diffusa ext. 300 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 1 g
- Magnesium citrate 1.91 g equiv. magnesium 310 mg
- Alpha lipoic acid 50 mg
- Palm tocotrienols complex (Vitamin E) 5 mg
- Thiamine nitrate (Vitamin B1) 100 mg equiv. thiamine 81.04 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 20 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 50 mg
- Biotin 500 μg
- Calcium folinate (Activated folate) 216 μg equiv. folinic acid 200 μg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 20 mg equiv. pyridoxine 16.48 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 10 mg equiv. pyridoxine 6.4 mg
- Mecobalamin (Vitamin B12) 200 μg
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Per capsule:
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Per tablet:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 120 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 109.9 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 100 mg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 80 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 75 mg equiv. pyridoxine 61.7 mg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 100 µg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 100 mg
- Folic acid 400 µg
- Choline bitartrate 50 mg
- Inositol 50 mg
- Biotin 50 µg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 200 mg
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Per tablet:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 110 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 100.8 mg
- Thiamine nitrate (Vitamin B1) 100 mg equiv. thiamine 81.1 mg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 50 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 150 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 75 mg equiv. pyridoxine 61.7 mg
- Folic acid 150 µg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 150 µg
- Biotin 150 µg
- Choline bitartrate 137.5 mg
- Inositol 100 mg
- Camellia sinensis ext. 113.75 mg
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Per tablet:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 109.2 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 100 mg equiv. calcium 9.17 mg
- Silica - colloidal anhydrous 161 mg equiv. silicon 75 mg
- Dunaliella salina ext. 25 mg
- Biotin 2.5 mg
- Angelica polymorpha ext. 150 mg
- Manganese (II) glycinate 13.16 mg equiv. manganese 2.5 mg
- Copper sulfate pentahydrate 200 μg equiv. copper 50 μg
- Selenomethionine 125 μg equiv. selenium 50 μg
- Potassium iodide 65.5 μg equiv. iodine 50 μg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 125 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 30.39 mg equiv. pyridoxine 25 mg
- Inositol 50 mg
- d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 41.3 mg equiv. vitamin E 50 IU
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 25 mg
- Lycopene 2.5 mg
- Zinc glycinate monohydrate 53.2 mg equiv. zinc 15 mg
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Per capsule:
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 109.17 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 100 mg equiv. calcium 9.16 mg
- Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate (P5P) 78.37 mg equiv. pyridoxine 50 mg
- Co-methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 250 µg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 112.15 mg equiv. thiamine 100 mg
- Riboflavin 5-phosphate sodium (Activated B2) 68.49 mg equiv. riboflavin 50 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 50 mg
- Ubidecarenone (Coenzyme Q10) 50 mg
- Levomefolate glucosamine (Activated folate) 901.7 µg equiv. levomefolic acid 500 µg
- Biotin 2 mg
- Choline bitartrate 200 mg equiv. choline 82.26 mg
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