Pantocaps Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Maxi Health
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pantocaps against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Pantocaps is a dietary supplement by Maxi Health with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for general nutrition and energy, skin and hair health, acne (topical and oral).We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pantocaps by Maxi Health
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
Pantocaps is a single-ingredient supplement: pantothenic acid, also called vitamin B5, a B vitamin your body needs for energy production and nerve function. The capsule itself contains cellulose, magnesium stearate, and Enzymax as inactive ingredients—these are fillers and binders that hold the capsule together and don't add to the active effect.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pantothenic acid is effective for pantothenic acid deficiency. For other uses—including hay fever, hair loss (alopecia areata), and alcoholism—we don't have enough reliable evidence in the data we hold to say whether it works.
It was rated possibly ineffective for radiation dermatitis.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pantothenic acid is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The main side effect reported is diarrhea in some people.
At typical supplement doses, it's considered safe for most people. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are fine; if you're thinking about taking a high-dose supplement, check with your doctor first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for pantothenic acid. Because interaction research is not exhaustive, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're considering this supplement.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pantocaps is a straightforward B5 supplement useful if you have a pantothenic acid deficiency or want to cover your B5 needs. If you take any medications, check them against the tool on this page before you start—and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 22, 2024.
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
General information
Key facts about Pantocaps, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Maxi Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 753406074099 |
| Net contents | 90 Maxicap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 304214 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pantocaps by Maxi Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 500 mg | 10000% |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Enzymax
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: take one (1) Maxicap daily, or as directed.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Vegetarian
Immune boost
Allergy formula
Mount a maximum defense
This product contains no animal products, wheat, soy, sugar, salt, yeast, gluten, milk, artificial flavors, colorings or preservatives.
Formula
Certified Kosher UK (Rav Shmuel Dovid Krausz (Udvarer Rav)) (Kosher) BDZ Edah Charedis - Orthodox Council of Jerusalem (Kosher) OU (Kosher)
Enzymax
Seals/Symbols
UK (Rav Shmuel Dovid Krausz (Udvarer Rav)) (Kosher) BDZ Edah Charedis - Orthodox Council of Jerusalem (Kosher) OU (Kosher)
This product was manufactured in a GMP certified facility. Manufactured in a certified GMP facility
Brand IP Statement(s)
Maxi Health True to total wellness
Enzymax, a vital digestive enzyme complex, is a registered trademark of Maxi Health Research LLC.
General Statements
800-544-MAXI (6294) Questions? [email protected]
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Pantocaps by Maxi Health label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pantocaps by Maxi Health
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pantothenic Acid
No knowninteractions
Pantothenic acid is vitamin B5, an essential nutrient your body uses to turn food into energy. True deficiency is very rare because it is found in nea...
Pantothenic Acid monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Enzymax. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pantocaps by Maxi Health Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pantocaps. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pantocaps, from the product label.
Maxi Health
See all Maxi Health products- Name
- Maxi Health
- City
- Brooklyn
- State
- N.Y.
- Phone Number
- 800-544-6294
- Web Address
- www.maxihealth.com
Pantocaps by Maxi Health: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pantocaps’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pantocaps'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 11 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.
Pantothenic Acid 11 references
- McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
- Yates AA, Schlicker SA, Suitor CW. Dietary reference intakes: The new basis for recommendations for calcium and related nutrients, B vitamins, and choline. J Am Diet Assoc 1998;98:699-706. PubMed
- Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
- Schmuth, M., Wimmer, M. A., Hofer, S., Sztankay, A., Weinlich, G., Linder, D. M., Elias, P. M., Fritsch, P. O., and Fritsch, E. Topical corticosteroid therapy for acute radiation dermatitis: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. Br.J.Dermatol. 2 PubMed
- Schreck, U., Paulsen, F., Bamberg, M., and Budach, W. Intraindividual comparison of two different skin care conceptions in patients undergoing radiotherapy of the head-and-neck region. Creme or powder? Strahlenther.Onkol. 2002;178(6):321-329. PubMed
- Herbst, R. A., Uter, W., Pirker, C., Geier, J., and Frosch, P. J. Allergic and non-allergic periorbital dermatitis: patch test results of the Information Network of the Departments of Dermatology during a 5-year period. Contact Dermatitis 2004;51(1):13-1 PubMed
- Champault, G. and Patel, J. C. [Treatment of constipation with Bepanthene]. Med.Chir Dig. 1977;6(1):57-59.
- Scott LN, Fiume M, Bergfeld WF, et al. Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol 2022;41(3_suppl):77-128. PubMed
- Han J, Warshaw EM. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Panthenol in "Hypoallergenic" Products. Dermatitis 2023;34(1):62-63. PubMed
- Blanchard G, Kerre S, Walker A, et al. Allergic contact dermatitis from pantolactone and dexpanthenol in wound healing creams. Contact Dermatitis 2022;87(5):468-471. PubMed
- Peltier E, Trapp S, de Salvo R, et al. A new dexpanthenol-containing liquid cleanser for atopic-prone skin: Results from two prospective clinical studies evaluating cutaneous tolerability, moisturization potential, and effects on barrier function. J Cosme PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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