PANTOTHENIC ACID (VITAMIN B-5) |
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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
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
None expected. |
| Tobacco: |
May decrease pantothenic acid |
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absorption. Decreased pantothenic |
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acid effect. |
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