Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is used -
Mild
Is the use of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is unavailable.
What is the effect of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) on the Kidneys?
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) on the Liver?
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) on the Heart?
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is completely safe for the heart.
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) habit forming or addictive?
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
Taking Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) with alcohol will be.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 353
