Calcium Pantothenate
Calcium Pantothenate is the calcium salt of dextrorotatory isomer of pantothenic acid, the B complex vitamin. Calcium Pantothenate is usually used in combination with other B vitamins as a nutritional supplement.
Primary Characteristics
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to B Vitamin.
It belongs to Nutrients and Vitamins pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Coenzyme pharmacological group.
Molecular Weight: 476.5 · Solubility in Water: 1 in 28 · Solubility in Alcohol: slight · Non-proprietary name: Calcium Pantothenate · pH: 7.4 · Isotonic value: 5.5.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Calcium Pantothenate has an oral bioavailability is 50.5% (±10.5%).
Elimination: it is metabolised via 10% via liver, renal excretion is major.
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Indications
Calcium Pantothenate is primarily indicated in conditions like Vitamin deficiency.
Calcium Pantothenate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Hyperlipidemia, Nephropathic cystinosis, Paralytic ileus.
Contraindications
Calcium Pantothenate is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Dosage
Calcium Pantothenate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 75 mg | 75 mg | Every 24h | PO,IM | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Calcium Pantothenate are Osmotic diarrhea.
Warnings / Precautions
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances
Manufacturers
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