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 Metabolic Maintenance 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 Metabolic Maintenance
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 is pantothenic acid — also called vitamin B5 — in a vegetarian capsule. One active ingredient, straightforward and simple.
The capsule itself and a small amount of L-leucine (an amino acid) are the inactive ingredients that hold everything together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency, which can happen when dietary intake is very low. For other uses listed here — radiation dermatitis, hay fever, hair loss (alopecia areata), and alcoholism — the evidence either isn't there yet or doesn't support it working.
The science on those conditions just isn't established enough to say either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pantothenic acid taken by mouth is generally well tolerated, with few side effects; diarrhea has been reported in some cases. The safety data rates it likely safe in pregnancy and lactation at normal dietary amounts and prenatal-vitamin doses.
That said, if you're thinking about taking high-dose supplements — beyond what's in food or a standard prenatal vitamin — check with your doctor first to make sure it'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 strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
This is a straightforward B vitamin supplement for people who need to address a pantothenic acid deficiency or want extra B5 as part of their routine. It's generally well tolerated and considered safe at typical doses.
If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to take higher doses than usual, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your situation.
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 Aug 23, 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 | Metabolic Maintenance |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 838287006381 |
| Net contents | 250 Capsule(s); 500 mg |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 25089 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pantothenic Acid by Metabolic Maintenance, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 500 mg | 5000% |
Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule, L-Leucine
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
Each preservative-free vegetarian capsule contains only the active ingredients listed on the label.
Manufactured in a GMP Certified Facility
#2235A EXP 2/13
V-05
Formulation
Excipient-free.
Storage
STORAGE: Keep tightly closed in a dry place; do not expose to excessive heat.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION: Pregnant or lactating women, consult your healthcare professional before taking this product.
FDA Statement of Identity
VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: One to two (1-2) capsules daily with a meal as a dietary supplement, or as directed by a Doctor.
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Pantothenic Acid by Metabolic Maintenance 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 Metabolic Maintenance
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: Vegetarian capsule, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Pantothenic Acid by Metabolic Maintenance 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.
Metabolic Maintenance
See all Metabolic Maintenance products- Name
- Metabolic Maintenance Products
- Street Address
- PO Box 940
- City
- Sisters
- State
- Oregon
- ZipCode
- 97759
- Web Address
- www.metabolicmaintenance.com
Pantothenic Acid by Metabolic Maintenance: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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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