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Pantothenic Acid


General


Pronunciation

(pan toe THEN ik AS id)


Brand Names: U.S.

  • Panto-250 [OTC]

Indications


Use: Labeled Indications

Dietary supplement


Dosing and Administration


Dosing: Adult

Adequate intake (AI) (IOM, 1998): Oral: 5 mg/day

Pregnancy: 6 mg/day

Lactation: 7 mg/day


Dosing: Geriatric

Refer to adult dosing.


Dosing: Pediatric

Adequate intake (AI) (IOM, 1998): Oral:

1-6 months: 1.7 mg/day

7-12 months: 1.8 mg/day

1-3 years: 2 mg/day

4-8 years: 3 mg/day

9-13 years: 4 mg/day

≥14 years: Refer to adult dosing.


Dosage Forms/Strengths


Dosage Forms

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Capsule, Oral:

Panto-250: 250 mg

Tablet, Oral:

Generic: 100 mg, 200 mg, 500 mg

Tablet, Oral [preservative free]:

Generic: 500 mg


Drug Interactions

There are no known significant interactions.


Warnings/Precautions


Pregnancy Considerations

Water soluble vitamins cross the placenta (IOM, 1998).


Actions


Pharmacology

Pantothenic acid is required for the synthesis and maintenance of coenzyme A.


Absorption

Absorbed in the intestine


Metabolism

Hydrolyzed in the intestine to coenzyme A


Excretion

Urine


Patient and Family Education


Patient Education

- Discuss specific use of drug and side effects with patient as it relates to treatment. (HCAHPS: During this hospital stay, were you given any medicine that you had not taken before? Before giving you any new medicine, how often did hospital staff tell you what the medicine was for? How often did hospital staff describe possible side effects in a way you could understand?)

- Have patient report immediately to prescriber severe nausea, severe vomiting, or severe diarrhea (HCAHPS).

- Educate patient about signs of a significant reaction (eg, wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat). Note: This is not a comprehensive list of all side effects. Patient should consult prescriber for additional questions.

Intended Use and Disclaimer: Should not be printed and given to patients. This information is intended to serve as a concise initial reference for health care professionals to use when discussing medications with a patient. You must ultimately rely on your own discretion, experience, and judgment in diagnosing, treating, and advising patients.

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