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Vitamin B5 (CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE)
At a glance
| Generic name | CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE |
|---|---|
| Sponsor | Pfizer |
| Drug class | Vitamin C [EPC] |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Metabolic |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 1993 |
Approved indications
- Ascorbic acid deficiency
- Pantothenic acid deficiency
Boxed warnings
- WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal disturbances
- Allergic sensitizations
- Anorexia
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
Key clinical trials
- Efficacy and Safety of Millet Seed Extract in Telogen Effluvium Treatment (NA)
- Mental Balance Study (NA)
- Study to Prevent Postoperative Urinary Retention (PHASE4)
- Topical Sirolimus in Cutaneous Lymphatic Malformations (PHASE2)
- A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of a Nutritional Supplement to Improve Carotenoid Content as Measured by a Non-invasive Hyperspectral Absorption Device (NA)
- The Critical Link Between Gut Microbiome Dysfunction, Cravings and Relapse: RECLAIM-GUT TRIAL (NA)
- Chemo Brain Prehab Project (NA)
- Alii Supplement Study (PHASE2)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |