Pantothenic Acid 550 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Solgar
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pantothenic Acid 550 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 550 mg is a dietary supplement by Solgar 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 550 mg by Solgar
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 a single active ingredient: pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) at 550 mg per capsule. Pantothenic acid is a B vitamin your body needs to convert food into energy and to make certain hormones and cholesterol.
The capsule also contains three inactive ingredients — vegetable cellulose (the capsule shell), silica, and vegetable magnesium stearate (a flow agent) — to hold everything together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency, which is rare in people eating a typical diet. For radiation dermatitis (skin damage from radiation therapy), the evidence suggests it's likely ineffective.
For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and alcoholism, we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, pantothenic acid is generally well tolerated with few side effects. Some people have reported diarrhea.
The vitamin is rated likely safe in pregnancy and likely safe during breastfeeding — amounts found in food and prenatal vitamins are fine. However, this product delivers 550 mg, which is a high dose.
Check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements, especially if you're pregnant or nursing. If you were to use a topical form (dexpanthenol, a related compound), some people experience mild itching, burning, or skin irritation; three cases of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for pantothenic acid. Even so, run your medications through the checker on this page or ask your pharmacist before you start, just to be sure.
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.
If you have a pantothenic acid deficiency, this supplement is effective. For other uses — like hair loss or allergies — the evidence isn't established.
Because this is a high-dose form, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, or have a history of digestive issues.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2016.
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 550 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Solgar |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 033984021716 |
| Net contents | 100 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 65692 |
| 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 Pantothenic Acid 550 mg by Solgar, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 550 mg | 11000% |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
Energy metabolism Nervous system support
DV = Daily value
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), is part of the group of essential nutrients known as the B Complex. B Complex vitamins, including Pantothenic Acid, work to support energy metabolism in the body. Pantothenic Acid also supports and maintains a healthy nervous system.
Since 1947
Seals/Symbols
Certified Gluten-Free GF
K Parve
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Free Of: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Soy, Yeast, Sugar, Sodium, Artificial Flavor, Sweetener, Preservatives and Color.
Non-GMO Gluten, Wheat & Dairy free
Suitable for vegans
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) vegetable capsule daily, preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Precautions
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, please consult your healthcare practitioner before taking any dietary supplement.
Discontinue use and consult your healthcare practitioner if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if outer bottle seal is missing, torn or damaged in any way.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formula
Solgar’s KOF-K certification # K-1250
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2016 Solgar, Inc.
General
SOLGB72170 01C
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Pantothenic Acid 550 mg by Solgar 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 550 mg by Solgar
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetable Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule 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: Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pantothenic Acid 550 mg by Solgar Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pantothenic Acid 550 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 550 mg, from the product label.
Solgar
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- Solgar, Inc.
- Street Address
- 500 Willow Tree Road
- City
- Leonia
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07605
- Phone Number
- 1-877-765-4274
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The Full Monographs Behind Pantothenic Acid 550 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 550 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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