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Pantethine 300 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Protocol For Life Balance

Softgel Capsule Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pantethine 300 mg is a dietary supplement by Protocol For Life Balance with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, high triglycerides, heart health support.Based on those ingredients, 122 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pantethine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pantethine 300 mg by Protocol For Life Balance

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has one active ingredient: pantethine, a form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) at 300 mg per softgel capsule. The capsule itself is made from bovine gelatin and contains glycerin, water, carob, rice bran oil, sunflower lecithin, and beeswax as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy serum lipids.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperlipoproteinemia, cholesterol, triglycerides.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Pantethine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hyperlipoproteinemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Pantethine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Hyperlipidemia.

Pantethine is possibly effective for hyperlipoproteinemia, a condition involving abnormal levels of fat-like substances in the blood. For athletic performance, hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), and pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration, the evidence is too limited to rate whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pantethine

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pantethine is generally well tolerated in studies, though long-term safety data are limited. The most common side effects are mild stomach upset — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, gas, and discomfort in the upper belly.

A small number of people have reported mild itching, but that's uncommon. There isn't enough reliable safety data for pregnancy, so it's best to avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been well studied, so caution is advised.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pantethine

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Pantethine.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 122 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before you start, double-check any blood thinners (anticoagulants) or antiplatelet drugs you're on — warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel, apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, heparin, ticlopidine, and similar medications. Pantethine may increase bleeding risk with these drugs.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Pantethine may help with certain blood fat disorders. If you take blood thinners or antiplatelet medications, talk to your pharmacist before starting — there's a moderate interaction risk.

The main side effect is mild stomach upset. For pregnancy or breastfeeding, check with your doctor first.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 25, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pantethine 300 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Protocol For Life Balance
Barcode (UPC) 707359104877
Net contents 60 Softgel(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 25, 2025
DSLD ID 326467
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Softgel Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pantethine 300 mg by Protocol For Life Balance, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
707359104877
IngredientAmount% DV
Pantethine300 mg--

Other ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Carob, Rice Bran Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Beeswax

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested usage: Take 1 softgel 2 to 3 times daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Formula

How it works: Pantethine, a biologically active form of pantothenic acid (vitamin B-5), is the precursor of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl-carrier protein (ACP), which are both essential cofactors in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids. Pantethine has been shown to promote liver and vascular health through its ability to support healthy lipid metabolism in these tissues. Clinical and non-clinical studies suggest that pantethine can support healthy serum lipid levels that are already within the normal range.

Biologically active form of vitamin B5

Precautions

Cautions/Interactions: Pantethine may interact with anti-coagulant and anti-platelet medications, including warfarin, clopidogrel, NSAIDs, and others. If you are taking any of these medications, or if you are planning a surgical procedure, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Formulation

Natural color variation may occur in this product. Supports healthy serum lipids already within the normal range

Non-GMO

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients.

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Pantethine 300 mg by Protocol For Life Balance label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pantethine 300 mg by Protocol For Life Balance

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Pantethine

Interacts with
122 drugs
300 mg per serving

Pantethine is a derivative of vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) that some studies suggest may modestly lower cholesterol and triglycerides. The evidence i...

Pantethine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Bovine Gelatin, Glycerin, Water, Carob, Rice Bran Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Beeswax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pantethine 300 mg by Protocol For Life Balance Drug Interactions

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122 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pantethine 300 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Pantethine1 drug type · 122 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, pantethine might increase the risk of bleeding with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Some evidence suggests that pantethine reduces platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pantethine 300 mg, from the product label.

Protocol For Life Balance

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Name
Protocol For Life Balance
Street Address
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
City
Bloomingdale
State
IL
ZipCode
60108
Web Address
protocolforlife.com
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Pantethine 300 mg by Protocol For Life Balance: Common Questions

Does Pantethine 300 mg by Protocol For Life Balance interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pantethine 300 mg has a known interaction with 122 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pantethine 300 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is pantethine and why is it in this product?
Pantethine is a form of pantothenic acid, a B vitamin. It's included because some evidence shows it may help manage certain blood fat disorders.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood thinner like warfarin or aspirin?
Not without checking first. Pantethine may increase bleeding risk with these drugs. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting, and use the medication checker on this page with your exact medications.
What side effects should I expect?
The most common are mild stomach complaints — nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, gas, or upper belly discomfort. Itching has been reported but is rare.
Is it safe to take during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data for pregnancy, so it's best to avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise. Safety during breastfeeding hasn't been well studied either, so caution is advised. Talk with your doctor before use.
How long can I safely take this?
Pantethine is generally well tolerated in studies, but long-term safety data are limited. It's a good idea to discuss duration and ongoing use with your pharmacist or doctor.

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Pantethine 300 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 9 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Pantethine 9 references
  1. Da Col PG, Cattin L, Fonda M, et al. Pantethine in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia: a randomized double-blind trial versus tiadenol. Curr Ther Res 1984;36:314-22.
  2. Rubba P, Postaiglione B, De Simone F, et al. Comparative evaluation of the lipid-lowering effects of fenofibrate and pantethine in type II hyperlipoproteinemia. Curr Ther Res 1985;38:719-27.
  3. Coronel F, Tornero F, Torrente J, et al. Treatment of hyperlipemia in diabetic patients on dialysis with a physiological substance. Am J Nephrol 1991;11:32-6.. PubMed
  4. Agrati AM, Ambrosi G, Ferraro G, Palmieri. Gemfibrozil efficacy vs pantethine in dyslipoproteinemic patients: a controlled study. Curr Ther Res 1989;45:650-63.
  5. Rumberger, J. A., Napolitano, J., Azumano, I., Kamiya, T., and Evans, M. Pantethine, a derivative of vitamin B(5) used as a nutritional supplement, favorably alters low-density lipoprotein cholesterol metabolism in low- to moderate-cardiovascular risk No
  6. Hiramatsu, K., Nozaki, H., and Arimori, S. Influence of pantethine on platelet volume, microviscosity, lipid composition and functions in diabetes mellitus with hyperlipidemia. Tokai J.Exp.Clin.Med. 1981;6(1):49-57.
  7. McRae MP. Treatment of hyperlipoproteinemia with pantethine: A review and analysis of efficacy and tolerability. Nutrition Res 2005;25:319-333. DOI
  8. Cattin, L., Da Col, P. G., Fonda, M., Mameli, M. G., and Fergulio, G. A. Treatment of hypercholesterolemia with pantethine and fenofibrate; open randomized study on 43 subjects. Current Therapeutic Research 1985;38(Sep):386-395.
  9. Evans M, Rumberger JA, Azumano I, Napolitano JJ, Citrolo D, Kamiya T. Pantethine, a derivative of vitamin B5, favorably alters total, LDL and non-HDL cholesterol in low to moderate cardiovascular risk subjects eligible for statin therapy: a triple-blinded

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