Pantothenic Acid Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Genestra Brands
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 Genestra Brands 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 Genestra Brands
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, a B vitamin (vitamin B5) that plays a role in energy production and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — hypromellose, cellulose, and magnesium stearate — which are standard fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency. For radiation dermatitis (skin damage from radiation therapy), the evidence shows it's probably ineffective.
For allergic rhinitis (hay fever), alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), and alcoholism, there isn't enough reliable evidence yet to rate whether it works.
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 notes that amounts found in food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate; if you're thinking about taking high-dose supplements, check with your doctor first.
Pregnancy and lactation safety ratings show it's likely safe at normal dietary and prenatal-vitamin levels.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the pantothenic acid in this product. That said, it's always smart to mention any supplement you're starting to your own doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take multiple medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This supplement is straightforward — pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is an established treatment for B5 deficiency and is generally well tolerated at typical doses. If you're taking it for another reason, the evidence for most other uses isn't solid yet.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your needs and whether the dose is right for you.
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 Jan 25, 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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Genestra Brands |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 88319612820 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 55556 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | No Claim |
| Intended target group(s) | Children 4 or More Years of Age, Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pantothenic Acid by Genestra Brands, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended Dose: Adults and Children (6 years and older): Take one capsule two times daily with meals, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Formulation
Guaranteed to contain no added wheat, starch, yeast, gluten, corn, soy, sodium, sugar, artificial colouring or flavouring, antimicrobial preservatives, dairy or animal products.
Ideal for vegans.
Precautions
Quality Assurance: Safety-sealed for your protection and for product freshness. Do not use if outer seal is missing or broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Seals/Symbols
Seroyal
FDA Statement of Identity
VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT
General Statements
A factor in the maintenance of good health; helps the body to metabolize carbohydrates, fats and proteins and helps in tissue formation.
General
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Pantothenic Acid by Genestra Brands 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 Genestra Brands
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 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: Hypromellose, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pantothenic Acid by Genestra Brands 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.
Genestra Brands
- Name
- Seroyal International
- Street Address
- 490 Elgin Mills Rd E
- City
- Richmond Hill
- State
- ON
- ZipCode
- L4C 0L8
Pantothenic Acid by Genestra Brands: Common Questions
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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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