Pantothenic Acid 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Bluebonnet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pantothenic Acid 500 mg 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
Pantothenic Acid 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Bluebonnet 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 Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Bluebonnet
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
This product contains one active ingredient: pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) at 500 mg per capsule. Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a role in energy production and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in your body.
The inactive ingredients are hypromellose, purified water, cellulose, and magnesium stearate — these are fillers and binders that make up the capsule itself.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pantothenic acid is effective for preventing and treating pantothenic acid deficiency, which is rare in people eating a typical diet but can occur in certain medical conditions. The evidence is insufficient to say whether it helps with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or alopecia areata (hair loss patches).
For radiation dermatitis, the available evidence suggests it's likely ineffective. For alcoholism, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pantothenic acid taken by mouth is generally well tolerated with few side effects. The main one reported is diarrhea in some people.
The safety data notes that amounts found in food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate, but if you're thinking about taking high-dose supplements like this 500 mg dose, it's worth checking with your doctor first — especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, since safety data for high doses in those groups isn't on file here.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredient we checked in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a straightforward B vitamin supplement with no known drug interactions, making it a low-friction choice if you're looking to add pantothenic acid to your routine. It's effective for addressing a B5 deficiency.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other supplements or medications, a quick chat with your pharmacist can confirm it fits your personal situation.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 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 Pantothenic Acid 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Bluebonnet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 743715004726 |
| Net contents | 180 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 314877 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, No Allergies, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Bluebonnet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 500 mg | 10000% |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
Bluebonnet's Pantothenic Acid 500mg Vegetable Capsules are formulated with pantothenic acid from calcium D-pantothenate to help support physiologic and metabolic functions that aid in cellular energy production.
Bluebonnet's KOF-K Certification #K-0000700
K Parve (Kosher)
Formulation
May support Cellular energy production
Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans and sesame. Also free of corn, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.
Made with non GMO ingredients
Cellular Energy Production
V Vegan
Gluten free
Precautions
Caution: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Made with non GMO ingredients V Vegan K Parve (Kosher)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
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Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Bluebonnet 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 Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Bluebonnet
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 container180 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: Hypromellose, Water, Purified, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Bluebonnet Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pantothenic Acid 500 mg. 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 Pantothenic Acid 500 mg, from the product label.
Bluebonnet
- Name
- Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation
- Street Address
- 12915 Dairy Ashford
- City
- Sugar Land
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 77478
- Web Address
- www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Pantothenic Acid 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pantothenic Acid 500 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.
- 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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