Vitamin B5 250 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitamin B5 250 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
Vitamin B5 250 mg is a dietary supplement by Standard Vitamins 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 Vitamin B5 250 mg by Standard Vitamins
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), a B vitamin your body uses in energy production and the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Each tablet or pill delivers 250 mg.
The rest is inactive ingredients — binders and fillers like cellulose, calcium phosphate, and silicon dioxide — that help hold the tablet together.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pantothenic acid is effective for treating pantothenic acid deficiency, which is rare but can happen with severe malnutrition. For other uses listed in our data — radiation dermatitis, hay fever, hair loss, and alcoholism — the evidence either shows it's probably not effective (radiation dermatitis) or there isn't enough reliable research to say one way or the other.
If you're considering this for something other than correcting a deficiency, ask your pharmacist or doctor whether the evidence supports it for your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pantothenic acid taken by mouth is generally well tolerated; the main side effect we have on file is diarrhea in some people. The safety notes flag that while normal dietary amounts and prenatal-vitamin doses are fine, you should check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this one.
There's no pregnancy or lactation data on file for this ingredient, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or breastfeeding and thinking about adding it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the pantothenic acid in this product. That said, always run your exact medications through the checker on this page to be certain.
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.
This is a straightforward B5 supplement with no documented medication interactions. It's effective for correcting pantothenic acid deficiency.
If you're taking it for another reason, the evidence may be weak or absent, so it's worth asking us whether it makes sense for you. Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking high doses.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 22, 2020.
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 Vitamin B5 250 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Standard Vitamins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 128838202097 |
| Net contents | 250 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 22, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 220007 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitamin B5 250 mg by Standard Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pantothenic Acid | 250 mg | 2500% |
Other ingredients: Calcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Croscarmellose, PEG, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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Formulation
Made in the USA
Pantothenic acid is essential to the body's energy production and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It is also needed to produce various hormones.
Quality Guarantee: Certified potency and purity.
Allergen Statement: Does not contain any of the major food allergens: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shell fish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, soy (see www.fda.gov). Gluten free.
Formula
Vitamin B5 Pantothenic acid 250 mg per tablet
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
30 minutes These tablets will disintegrate in the digestive tract within 30 minutes after swallowing.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 tablet daily, or as directed by your health care professional.
Storage
Store container tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of children's reach.
Pregnant or nursing women, or anyone taking medication or who has a medical condition, should consult a health-care professional before using this or any other dietary supplement.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Vitamin B5 250 mg by Standard Vitamins 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 Vitamin B5 250 mg by Standard Vitamins
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container250 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: Calcium Phosphate, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Sodium Croscarmellose, PEG, Silicon Dioxide, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitamin B5 250 mg by Standard Vitamins Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Vitamin B5 250 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 Vitamin B5 250 mg, from the product label.
Standard Vitamins
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- Nutrina Co., Inc.
- City
- Clearwater
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33765
- Web Address
- www.nutrina.com
Vitamin B5 250 mg by Standard Vitamins: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin B5 250 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Vitamin B5 250 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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