| Pronunciation |
 (pan
toe THEN ik AS
id) |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Calcium Pantothenate; Vitamin B5 |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Vitamin, Water Soluble |
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| Use |
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Pantothenic acid deficiency |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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A (C if used in doses above RDA recommendations) |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Oral: Recommended daily dose 4-7 mg/day |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Tablet: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 218 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg, 545 mg, 1000 mg |
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