Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
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Key facts
Sources: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/PantothenicAcid-HealthProfessional/ · FDA DV 5 mg (https://www.fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label/daily-value-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); pre-2016 DV [10] (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/05/27/2016-11867/food-labeling-revision-of-the-nutrition-and-supplement-facts-labels); no UL set
Daily dose across products (mg/day)
Label data from official national databases and brand websites, as declared; not lab-verified.
Common forms
| Form | Products | Median | P5–P95 | Elemental fraction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium D-pantothenate | 3209 | 12.5 mg | 1.5 – 500 | — |
| Pantethine | 122 | 5 mg | 5 – 250 | — |
Common questions
What is the Daily Value for Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)?
The US FDA Daily Value for adults and children aged 4 and over is 5 mg. It is a labelling reference, not a personal recommendation. [source]
How much Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) do products usually contain per day?
As of 2026-11-01, 4,300 products list a comparable daily dose (4,413 dose records; one product can have several). The median is 10 mg per day, and 90% of records fall between 1.5 and 500 mg. Figures come from labels and are not lab-tested. [source]
What are the side effects of Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)?
Pantothenic acid is safe even at high doses. Very high doses, such as 10,000 mg a day, can cause upset stomach and diarrhea. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
What happens if you take too much Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)?
No UL has been set. The only known effects of too much are upset stomach and diarrhea at very high doses, around 10,000 mg a day. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Is Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
The recommended amount is 6 mg a day in pregnancy and 7 mg while breastfeeding. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Does Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) interact with medications or other supplements?
Pantothenic acid is not known to interact with any medicines. (Source: NIH ODS) [source]
Top ranked
| Rank | Brand | Product | Per day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Designs for Health | Pantothenic Acid | 500 mg | 100.0 |
| 1 | Swanson | Pantothenic Acid 500 mg | 500 mg | 100.0 |
| 3 | Nature's Sunshine | Pantothenic Acid | 250 mg | 97.8 |
| 3 | The Vitamin Shoppe | Pantothenic Acid 100 mg | 100 mg | 97.8 |
| 3 | The Vitamin Shoppe | Pantothenic Acid 250 mg | 250 mg | 97.8 |