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PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B-5)

PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B-5)

BRAND & GENERIC NAMES

CALCIUM PATOTHENATE

Dexol T.D.
Durasil
Pantholin
PANTOTHENIC ACID
Ingredients in numerous multiple vitamin-mineral supplements.

BASIC INFORMATION

  • Habit forming? No
  • Prescription needed? No
  • Available as generic? Yes
  • Drug class: Vitamin supplement

    USES

    Prevents and treats vitamin B-5 deficiency.

    DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION

    How to take:
    Tablet -- Swallow with liquid.
    When to take:
    At the same times each day.
    If you forget a dose:
    Take as soon as you remember, then resume regular schedule.
    What drug does:
    Acts as co-enzyme in carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.

    Time lapse before drug works:
    15 to 20 minutes.
    Don't take with:

  • Levodopa--Small amounts of pantothenic acid will nullify levodopa effect. Carbidopa-levodopa combination not affected by this interaction.
  • Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or caffeine, without consulting your doctor. OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS: None expected. WHAT TO DO: Overdose unlikely to threaten life.

    POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS

    SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO

    Life-threatening:
    None expected.
    Common:
    Heartburn. Discontinue. Seek emergency
    treatment.
    Infrequent:
    Cramps. Discontinue Call doctor right away.
    Rare:
    Rash, hives, difficult Discontinue. Seek
    breathing. emergency treatment.

    WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if:
    You are allergic to pantothenic acid.
    Before you start:
    Consult your doctor If you have hemophilia.
    Pregnancy:
    Don't exceed recommended dose.
    Infants & children:
    Don't exceed recommended dose.
    Prolonged use:
    Large doses for more than 1 month may cause toxicity.
    Skin & sunlight:
    No age-related problems expected.
    Driving or hazardous activities:
    No age-related problems expected.
    Discontinuing:
    No age-related problems expected.
    Others:
    Regular pantothenic acid supplements are recommended if you take
    chloramphenicol, cycloserine, ethionamide, hydralazine,
    immunosuppressants, isoniazid or penicillamine. These, taken
    alone, decrease pantothenic acid absorption and can cause anemia
    or tingling and numbness in hands and feet.

    POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS

    None expected.

    POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES

    Marijuana: None expected.
    Tobacco: May decrease pantothenic acid
    absorption. Decreased pantothenic
    acid effect.

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