Pantothenic Acid Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pantothenic Acid 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 is a dietary supplement by Designs for Health 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 by Designs for Health
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. Pantothenic acid is a B vitamin your body uses to break down food for energy and to build and maintain healthy skin, hair, and nerve function.
The capsule also holds microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, and rice flour as inactive ingredients to hold everything together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The data shows pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency — a real but uncommon shortage of the vitamin. For radiation dermatitis (skin damage from cancer treatment), the evidence rates it as possibly ineffective.
For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and alcoholism, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pantothenic acid taken by mouth is generally well tolerated, with diarrhea reported in some cases. The safety data rates it as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation at normal dietary amounts and typical prenatal-vitamin doses.
However, if you're thinking about taking high-dose supplements — beyond what's in food or a standard prenatal vitamin — talk with your doctor first to make sure that's right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for pantothenic acid.
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.
Pantothenic acid is a solid choice if you have a documented B5 deficiency or just want to cover your bases with a basic B vitamin. No interactions are documented for the ingredient we checked, but that's not a medical guarantee.
If you're on any medications or pregnant and wondering whether this fits your routine, check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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 Jul 25, 2013.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Designs for Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 879452001084 |
| Net contents | 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 23553 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| 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 by Designs for Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 500 mg | 5000% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Rice Flour
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General
PAA120-2
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Formulation
This product does not contain wheat, yeast, soy, gluten, eggs, dairy, corn, artificial colors, flavors, sugars, or preservatives.
General Statements
NOTICE: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots.
Pantothenic acid helps synthesize acetyl CoA which is essential for the conversion of fats, carbohydrate, and amino acids into ATP for energy production. The body also needs this important B vitamin to make adrenal stress hormones.
This product is manufactured in a NSF GMP registered facility
Seals/Symbols
GMP 800.847.8302 For details on DFH GMPs
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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Pantothenic Acid by Designs for Health 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 by Designs for Health
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 container120 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, Vegetable Stearate, Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pantothenic Acid by Designs for Health Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pantothenic Acid. 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, from the product label.
Pantothenic Acid by Designs for Health: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Pantothenic Acid’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'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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