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calcium pantothenate
D03AX04
Forms & Strengths
- Tablet: 100 mg
- Capsule: 250 mg
- Injection: 50 mg/mL
Adult Dosing
- Deficiency treatment: 5 mg/day
- Topical application: as needed
Pediatric Dosing
- Infants: 2-3 mg/day
- Children: 5 mg/day
Indications
- Pantothenic acid deficiency
- Wound healing
- Radiation sickness
Mechanism of Action
- Essential for CoA synthesis
- Role in fatty acid metabolism
- Participates in acetyl group transfer
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pantothenic acid
- Not applicable for acute infections
Adverse Reactions
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Injection site reactions
Drug Interactions
- None significant
- May interact with antacids
- Decreased absorption with sucralfate
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use