Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Timed Release 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
Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamin World 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 Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitamin World
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 has one active ingredient: pantothenic acid (also called vitamin B5), a B vitamin that your body needs for energy production and the health of your skin, hair, and nerves. The timed-release form is designed to deliver the vitamin slowly over time.
The capsule also contains inactive ingredients—vegetable cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, and stearic acid—which are fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency, a rare condition. For other uses listed here—radiation dermatitis, hay fever, alcoholism, and alopecia areata—the evidence is either insufficient to rate or shows the supplement is possibly ineffective.
If you're taking this for something beyond deficiency, talk with us about what the evidence actually supports.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pantothenic acid taken by mouth is generally well tolerated with few side effects. The main one reported is diarrhea in some people.
The safety notes caution that while amounts in food and prenatal vitamins are fine, you should check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this 500 mg dose. Pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data are not on file for this ingredient, so talk with your doctor for personalized advice if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the medications we checked. Run your specific drugs through the tool on this page to be certain.
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 with no documented medication interactions. It's well tolerated for most people, but high-dose pantothenic acid warrants a quick chat with your doctor first.
If you're taking it for something other than deficiency, ask us whether the evidence supports that use.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 24, 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 Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Vitamin World |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 074312760600 |
| Net contents | 100 Coated Caplet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 60428 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Other (e.g. Tea Bag) |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitamin World, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 500 mg | 5000% |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Contains <2% of:
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation
No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free.
Vegetarian Vitamin Supplement
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
General Statements
To reorder prod. #6060 www.vitaminworld.com 1-800-228-4533
Supports energy metabolism Promotes nervous system health
Pantothenic Acid, a factor in the B-Complex vitamin group, functions as a part of a key coenzyme necessary for the release of energy in cells. Pantothenic Acid also helps support a healthy nervous system.
Brand IP Statement(s)
2016 Vitamin World, Inc.
Nutrition from the source
At Vitamin World we ensure the quality of all of our premium nutritional products, every step of the way. Strict quality analysis at our world-class facilities guarantees that all Vitamin World products are at the highest standard of potency and purity.
General
Product No. 6060 B6060 08F
Formula
B Vitamins
This B vitamin has been specially formulated to release its ingredients over a prolonged period of time.
FDA Statement of Identity
Vegetarian Vitamin Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: For adults, take one (1) caplet up to two times daily, preferably with meals.
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.
Seals/Symbols
Quality Assured
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Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitamin World 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 Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitamin World
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Caplet(s) Dosage formOther (e.g. Tea Bag) 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, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Contains <2% of:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitamin World Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Timed Release 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 Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg, from the product label.
Vitamin World
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- Vitamin World, Inc.
- City
- Holbrook
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11741
- Phone Number
- 1-800-228-4533
- Web Address
- www.vitaminworld.com
Timed Release Pantothenic Acid 500 mg by Vitamin World: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Timed Release 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
Timed Release 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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