Pantothenic Acid 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Viva Vitamins
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 Viva Vitamins 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 Viva Vitamins
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), a B vitamin that plays a role in energy metabolism and the production of hormones and cholesterol. You're getting 500 mg per dose.
The tablet also contains two inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose and croscarmellose — which are common binders and fillers that help hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency, which is rare in people eating a normal diet. For radiation dermatitis (skin damage from radiation therapy), the evidence suggests it's probably not effective.
For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and alcoholism, the evidence we have isn't strong enough to say whether it works or doesn't. If you're thinking about this supplement for something other than deficiency, talk with us about what the science actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pantothenic acid taken by mouth is generally well tolerated, with diarrhea being the main side effect reported. The ingredient is considered safe at typical supplement doses for most people.
The safety notes do caution that while normal dietary amounts and prenatal-vitamin amounts are fine, you should check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this one.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the pantothenic acid in this product. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen, so run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start.
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 useful if you have pantothenic acid deficiency, though that's uncommon. If you're considering it for another reason — like hair loss or allergies — the evidence doesn't support those uses.
Before starting, especially at this dose, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 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 | Viva Vitamins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 726899208845 |
| Net contents | 250 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 316312 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Viva Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 500 mg | 5000% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one or more tablets daily with meals, or as directed by a health care professional.
Formula
Vitamin B5, also known as Pantothenic Acid, is a necessary component of innumerable chemical processes in the body. It is essential to energy production, the manufacturing of adrenal hormones, the health of the nervous system, and metabolizing proteins.
500 mg vitamin B-5 A necessary ingredient of energy metabolism
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place and away from direct light.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Free of: Gluten, milk, soy, salt, sugar, yeast, wheat, corn, citrus, egg, fish products, artificial coloring, flavoring, or preservatives. Non-GMO
Made in the USA Manufactured in an NSF - GMP Certified Facility
We always use the highest quality ingredients Premium Formulas
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2018
General Statements
For more information, visit www.VivaVitamins.com In God We Trust We at Viva are proud to use only the best food-based ingredients in our supplements. Our raw materials come from the USA, and we use only organic sources to ensure you're getting the best product possible, from the ground up!
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Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Viva Vitamins label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Viva Vitamins
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 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Viva Vitamins 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.
Viva Vitamins
- Name
- Viva Vitamins
- Web Address
- www.VivaVitamins.com
Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Viva Vitamins: 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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