Pantothenic Acid
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/api/v1/drug/pantothenic-acidMechanism of action
Sourced from openFDAMechanism-of-action class: Enzyme Interactions.
Indications
Sourced from openFDA- Dialyvite with Zinc is a prescription folic acid supplement with Zinc and additional nutrients indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of renal dialysis patients.
Contraindications
Sourced from openFDA- This product is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.contraindicated
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDATake one tablet per day or as directed by your physician, orally.
Adverse reactions
Sourced from openFDAAllergic sensitizations have been reported following oral administration of folic acid. Consult your physician immediately if adverse side effects occur.
FAERS reports
Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
975 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
- 1Diarrhoea889.0%
- 2Nausea687.0%
- 3Fatigue596.1%
- 4Drug Ineffective525.3%
- 5Asthenia495.0%
- 6Death495.0%
- 7Renal Failure464.7%
- 8Dyspnoea454.6%
- 9Vomiting454.6%
- 10Pain444.5%
- 11Chronic Kidney Disease434.4%
- 12End Stage Renal Disease414.2%
- 13Pneumonia394.0%
- 14Insomnia323.3%
- 15Fall303.1%
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Pantothenic Acid as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Dexpanthenol and parallel stress-response alterations in the subacute phase after experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage.Molecular biology reports · 2026 · Baydar AT, Canan M, Selcuk E, et al.PMID 42228189DOI 10.1007/s11033-026-11981-x
- Pantothenic Acid Protects Neurons After Ischemic Stroke by Targeting ID3 to Restore Action Potential Amplitude.Journal of neuroscience research · 2026 · Chen H, Chen M, Meng L, et al.PMID 42130286DOI 10.1002/jnr.70130
- Dexpanthenol reduces IL 6 and VEGF gene expression in a rat model of acetic acid induced ulcerative colitis.Molecular biology reports · 2026 · Shahrooei M, Rahimi K, Givi ME, et al.PMID 42084794DOI 10.1007/s11033-026-11890-z
- Determination of Dietary Pantothenic Acid Requirement for Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus): Growth and Physiological Responses.Marine biotechnology (New York, N.Y.) · 2026 · Kim S, Lim J, Lee Y, et al.PMID 42018042DOI 10.1007/s10126-026-10619-0
- Selective Aqueous Biocatalysis of d-Panthenol via Engineered Pantothenate Synthetase.Journal of agricultural and food chemistry · 2026 · Wang C, Wang W, Sun J, et al.PMID 41885079DOI 10.1021/acs.jafc.5c16193
- The Plasmodium falciparum PPCS is a unique heteromeric complex with prokaryote-like activity and is a target of pantothenate analogs.Science advances · 2026 · Liu X, Jin R, Domingo R, et al.PMID 41824577DOI 10.1126/sciadv.adx5265
- Functional Expansion of the Skin Microbiome: A Pantothenate-Producing Rothia Strain Confers Anti-Inflammatory and Photoaging-Protective Effects.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025 · Kim HB, Kim G, Park E, et al.PMID 41465484DOI 10.3390/ijms262412058
- Protective effect of dexpanthenol in tacrolimus-induced nephrotoxicity in rats.Scientific reports · 2025 · Zubaroglu M, Akdogan N, Kandır S, et al.PMID 41254161DOI 10.1038/s41598-025-24432-7
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 81 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Pantothenic Acid as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- A Study to Test the Benefit of Vitamin B5 in Patients With MelanomaActive not recruiting · Phase 1 · Interventional · 12 enrolled · University Health Network, TorontoNCT06377111updated 2026-06-08
- Immune-Mitochondrial Correction in Military RecruitsNot yet recruiting · Interventional · 200 enrolled · MIPO ClinicNCT07622147updated 2026-06-02
- Vitamin B Complex for Inferior Alveolar Nerve Paresthesia RecoveryNot yet recruiting · Phase 4 · Interventional · 50 enrolled · University of Sao PauloNCT07592897updated 2026-05-20
- Clonidine to Prevent Delirium After Electroconvulsive Therapy.Completed · Phase 4 · Interventional · 130 enrolled · Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital BernNCT04828226updated 2026-05-19
- Efficacy and Safety of Millet Seed Extract in Telogen Effluvium TreatmentCompleted · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Kasr El Aini HospitalNCT07348120updated 2026-05-05
- The Critical Link Between Gut Microbiome Dysfunction, Cravings and Relapse: RECLAIM-GUT TRIALActive not recruiting · Interventional · 20 enrolled · University of RoehamptonNCT07350538updated 2026-05-04
- Mental Balance StudyCompleted · Interventional · 36 enrolled · A. Vogel AGNCT05757050updated 2026-03-02
- Study to Prevent Postoperative Urinary RetentionTerminated · Phase 4 · Interventional · 312 enrolled · Antonio Nocito, MDNCT04491526updated 2026-02-17
- Topical Sirolimus in Cutaneous Lymphatic MalformationsCompleted · Phase 2 · Interventional · 55 enrolled · University Hospital, ToursNCT03972592updated 2026-02-13
- A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement to Improve Carotenoid Content as Measured by a Non-invasive Hyperspectral Absorption DeviceCompleted · Interventional · 84 enrolled · PharmanexNCT07380438updated 2026-02-02
Frequently asked questions
- How does Pantothenic Acid work?
- Mechanism-of-action class: Enzyme Interactions.
- What is Pantothenic Acid used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Pantothenic Acid carries indications including: Dialyvite with Zinc is a prescription folic acid supplement with Zinc and additional nutrients indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of renal dialysis patients.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What class of drug is Pantothenic Acid?
- Pantothenic Acid is classified as Enzyme Interactions, Cellular Activity Alteration.
- What are the brand names for Pantothenic Acid?
- Pantothenic Acid is marketed under brand names including Hemocyte Plus.
- What are the contraindications for Pantothenic Acid?
- Pantothenic Acid labeling lists contraindications including: This product is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.. Always consult the full prescribing information and a clinician.
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