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Pantothenic Acid 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitabase

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg label
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Tablet Or Pill Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitabase 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitabase

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 27, 2026

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 contains one active ingredient: pantothenic acid at 500 mg per dose. Pantothenic acid is a B vitamin that your body needs to break down food into energy and make certain hormones and cholesterol.

The tablet also holds inactive ingredients—magnesium stearate, cellulose, vegetable stearin, dicalcium phosphate, and silica—which help form and preserve the pill.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Pantothenic Acid's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Pantothenic Acid for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Pantothenic acid deficiency — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency. For radiation dermatitis (skin damage from radiation therapy), it's rated possibly ineffective.

For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and alcoholism, there isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pantothenic Acid

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.

Pantothenic acid taken by mouth is generally well tolerated, with few side effects reported in studies. Diarrhea has been associated with oral use in some cases.

The safety notes advise that amounts found in food and prenatal vitamins are fine, but if you're thinking about taking high-dose supplements beyond typical dietary levels, check with your doctor first. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, pantothenic acid is rated likely safe.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pantothenic Acid

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, use the search tool on this page with your medications, or confirm with your pharmacist that this product won't affect anything you're taking.

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.

This supplement makes sense if you have a pantothenic acid deficiency or want to make sure you're getting enough of this B vitamin. Since it has no documented drug interactions, it's generally a straightforward addition to most medication regimens—but talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking high doses.

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 23, 2012.

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 Pantothenic Acid 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Vitabase
Net contents 100 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2012
DSLD ID 6922
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitabase, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Pantothenic Acid500 mg5000%

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Vegetable Stearin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica

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Label statements
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Formulation

Contains No Added sugar, salt, dairy, yeast, wheat, corn, soy, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) tablet daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

General Statements

QUALITY AND POTENCY GUARANTEED.

Vitabase uses only high quality ingredients.

Seals/Symbols

Vb

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Formula

(Vitamin B-5) 500 mg

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Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitabase label

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Pantothenic Acid 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitabase

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

Pantothenic Acid

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving Form: D-Calcium Pantothenate

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose, Vegetable Stearin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitabase 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pantothenic Acid 500 mg, from the product label.

Vitabase

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Name
Vitabase.com
City
Monroe
State
GA
ZipCode
30656
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitabase: Common Questions

Does Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitabase interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Pantothenic Acid 500 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pantothenic Acid 500 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 does pantothenic acid do in my body?
Pantothenic acid is a B vitamin that helps your body convert food into energy and is needed to make certain hormones and cholesterol. Your body uses it as part of everyday metabolism.
Is pantothenic acid safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes—pantothenic acid is rated likely safe during both pregnancy and lactation. Amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are fine, though if you're considering high-dose supplements, mention it to your doctor first.
Will this help my hair loss or allergies?
There isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss) or allergic rhinitis (hay fever). Talk to your doctor about whether it's worth trying for either of those.
What side effects should I expect?
Pantothenic acid by mouth is generally well tolerated with few side effects. Diarrhea has been reported in some cases, but most people don't experience problems at typical supplement doses.
Does this product have any fillers or 'other stuff' in it?
It has inactive ingredients—magnesium stearate, cellulose, vegetable stearin, dicalcium phosphate, and silica—that help hold the tablet together and keep it stable. These are common in supplements.

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Go deeper

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.

Herb & supplement monograph

Pantothenic Acid

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 nearly all foods, and most people meet thei...

Read the full Pantothenic Acid monograph →
Sources

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.

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
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. Champault, G. and Patel, J. C. [Treatment of constipation with Bepanthene]. Med.Chir Dig. 1977;6(1):57-59.
  8. 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
  9. Han J, Warshaw EM. Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Panthenol in "Hypoallergenic" Products. Dermatitis 2023;34(1):62-63. PubMed
  10. 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
  11. 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

See these in context on the Pantothenic Acid monograph →

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