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Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is used for:

Treating or preventing low levels of pantothenic acid (vitamin B₅) in the body.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is a vitamin B₅ supplement. It works by replacing vitamin B₅ when you do not get enough from foods.

Do NOT use Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) :

Some medical conditions may interact with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) . However, no specific interactions with Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) :

Use Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) may be taken with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• Take Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) with a glass of water or other liquid.
• If you miss taking a dose of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) .

Important safety information:

• Do not take large doses of vitamins (megadoses or megavitamin therapy) while taking Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) unless directed to by your doctor.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant while taking Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) , discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) during pregnancy. Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with this product. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include severe or persistent diarrhea.

Store Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.