Other Brands/Names

Surbex-Z, Postovit, Blackmores Echinacea Multi, Becom-Zet, Curvit, Sanvita-B, Becombion, Vitamin B Complex, Becom-C, Selkom C.

How It Works

Vitamin B5, also known as pantothenic acid, serves as an enzyme cofactor, playing a crucial role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Indications

Vitamin B5 is used to prevent and treat pantothenic acid deficiency, which can manifest through symptoms such as fatigue, headaches, tingling, memory issues, and impaired muscle coordination.

Contraindications

Individuals with a history of allergic reactions or hypersensitivity to pantothenic acid (e.g., hives or swelling of the face and eyelids).

Side Effects

• Digestive issues, such as mild diarrhea or constipation

• Muscle and joint pain

• Throat discomfort

• Headaches

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Allergic reactions like hives or swelling

Types

• 20 mg, 25 mg tablets

• 3 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg caplets

• 10 mg capsules

• 3 mg/5 mL syrup

Dosage

For prevention of pantothenic acid deficiency:

Dose is adjusted to the need for daily nutritional adequacy figures that depend on age, gender, and pregnant or lactating conditions.

• Adults >19 years: 5 mg/day

• Pregnant women: 6 mg/day

• Breastfeeding women: 7 mg/day

• Children <6 months old: 1.7 mg/day

• Children 7-12 months old: 1.8 mg/day

• Children 1-3 years old: 2 mg/day

• Children 4-8 years old: 3 mg/day

• Children 9-13 years old: 4 mg/day

• Children 14-18 years old: 5 mg/day

For treating pantothenic acid deficiency:

• Both adults and children: 4-7 mg/day.

Safety

Pregnancy:

• If the dose meets the recommended dietary allowance (6-7 mg/day), it falls into FDA category A (well-controlled and adequate studies have shown no risk to the fetus in pregnant women, making it safe for consumption).
• If the dose exceeds the recommended dietary allowance, it falls into FDA category C (animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no well-controlled and adequate studies in humans, so the potential benefits and risks of the drug should be considered and use with caution in pregnant women).

Drug Interactions

Antibiotics like azithromycin, clarithromycin, and erythromycin can reduce pantothenic acid levels in the body.

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