Pantothenic Acid 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
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 Swanson 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 Swanson
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 (also called vitamin B5) at 500 mg per capsule. Pantothenic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a role in energy production and the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates in your body.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients: gelatin, rice flour, and magnesium stearate, which are standard binders and fillers used to hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency, which can occur when your body doesn't get enough of this vitamin from food. For other uses listed in our data — radiation dermatitis, hay fever, alcoholism, and alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) — the evidence is either not reliable enough to rate or points to ineffectiveness.
If you're looking to use this for one of those conditions, the science doesn't back it up yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pantothenic acid is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth at typical supplement doses, and side effects are uncommon. The most reported adverse effect is diarrhea.
The main caution is this: amounts you'd get from food or prenatal vitamins are fine, but if you're considering high-dose supplements like this 500 mg capsule for a specific purpose, check with your doctor first to make sure it's right for you. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, pantothenic acid is rated likely safe, though the standard advice still applies — talk with your doctor or midwife before starting any new supplement.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for pantothenic acid with any medications. That doesn't mean they can't exist — it just means we haven't found evidence of them.
Still check with your pharmacist if you're on multiple drugs or anything for a serious condition.
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 product is a straightforward B5 supplement, most useful if you have a confirmed pantothenic acid deficiency or want general B vitamin support. At typical doses it's generally well tolerated, though diarrhea has been reported.
Before you start, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing a medical condition, run it by your own doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your health picture.
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 Apr 23, 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.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 500 mg | 10000% |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements
Swanson.com or call 1-800-437-4148
Science-Backed Quality Since 1969
Formulation
Plays an essential role in adrenaline production and carbohydrate metabolism Provides a boost of energy Promotes energy production
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule per day with water.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
Formula
Pantothenic Acid 500mg per capsule Vitamin B-5 Energy
FDA Statement of Identity
Vitamin Supplement
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Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Swanson 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 Swanson
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 container250 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: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Swanson 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.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Swanson: Common Questions
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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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