Vitamin B5 in tablets, ampoules. Instructions for use, what does the body need for, where to buy, price

Vitamin B5 is one of the important substances for the health of the body. It is necessary for adults, children and elderly patients. With a lack of this vitamin, disorders of the internal organs and systems are observed, therefore doctors in if necessary, an additional agent is prescribed in tablets, capsules or ampoules to normalize balance.

Indications for use

Pantothenic acid, calcium pantothenate, or vitamin B5 is a water-soluble vitamin, vital for the human body and contained in cereals, some vegetables, beer yeast. For the first time, the vitamin was isolated only in 1933, but after 10 years it was obtained synthetically.

The substance has many beneficial properties for humans, takes part in various processes in the body, and also affects the metabolism of the most important components.

Translated from Latin, the name of the vitamin means "everywhere", which is associated with an unusually wide spectrum of activity of the substance.

The main indications for its use:

• Weakening of the immune system, accompanied by various allergic reactions, frequent viral and colds.
• Autoimmune pathologies, for example, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis.
• Dermatological diseases, accompanied by frequent relapses. Vitamin is necessary for psoriasis, eczema, urticaria, dermatitis of various forms and severity.
• Diseases of the digestive tract, accompanied by indigestion, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the stomach, intestines. It should be noted that the remedy is effective for liver and pancreas damage.
• Violations of the heart and blood vessels. With hypertension, heart failure, ischemic disease and the threat of myocardial infarction, the drug is recommended to be used to prevent complications.
• Nervous system pathologies in acute and chronic form. As you know, all B vitamins improve the state of the nervous tissue, so pantothenic acid is no exception. It has a beneficial effect on the body, helps to fight stress, insomnia, and increases physical and mental performance.
• Infectious diseases at different stages.
• The period of pregnancy and breastfeeding. At this time, the body's need for pantothenic acid increases, but it is used with caution.
• The recovery period after injuries of the extremities, operations on the abdominal organs.
• Intoxication of the body with decay products of ethyl alcohol, poisons, toxins. Patients with chronic alcoholism, as well as those who come into contact with toxic substances, are often prescribed medication in tablets or ampoules.
• Diseases of the respiratory system of acute and chronic forms. With bronchial asthma, taking the drug helps to improve the course of pathology and prevent complications.

In addition, the vitamin is prescribed for elderly patients in order to improve the condition of blood vessels, heart muscle and internal organs, as well as to prevent metabolic disturbances.

Compound

Vitamin B5 tablets contain pantothenic acid as the main active ingredient. It is due to this substance that the therapeutic effect is carried out.

The component has immunostimulating, anti-inflammatory, sedative properties. Additionally, it strengthens the vascular wall, improves the condition of tissues and internal organs, and normalizes metabolic processes.

The tablets contain auxiliary ingredients:

• Magnesium stearate.
• Lactose.
• Povidone.
• Macrogol
• Talc.
• Starch.
• Microcrystalline cellulose.

Excipients do not have therapeutic properties, they are necessary to preserve the chemical composition. The solution for injection also contains pantothenic acid as an active ingredient, as well as water for injection, which acts as an auxiliary ingredient.

In what form is it produced

The medication is available for purchase in the form of capsules, tablets and solution for intramuscular administration. Tablets can be white, small in size, packaged in blisters, plastic jars.

Each package may contain a different number of tablets, depending on the manufacturer. Each can or blister is placed in an individual cardboard box, where instructions for use can also be found.

The capsules are also packaged in blisters of 10 or 20 pieces, they can be placed in plastic jars. They are accompanied by instructions for use, blisters are placed in cardboard boxes of several pieces. The number of capsules in a blister or jar depends on the manufacturer.

Solution for injection is transparent, colorless. The concentration of the active ingredient in the solution can be 10% or 20%. The liquid is packaged in transparent glass ampoules.

Ampoules are placed in an individual cardboard box of 10 pieces. The box also contains instructions for using the medication. The cost of the product in tablets and capsules ranges from 50-250 rubles. depending on the amount of product in the package. The solution costs about 130-300 rubles.

Pharmacodynamics

Vitamin B5 in tablets and ampoules has pronounced therapeutic properties. The main component affects the exchange of calcium and phosphorus in the body, which helps to fight various diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

The remedy has a positive effect on the patient's immune system, prevents frequent viral and colds diseases by stimulating the formation of lymphocytes that can fight various microorganisms.

The positive effect of the drug on the organism of elderly patients is noted. The tool stimulates the myocardium, prevents various complications associated with hypertension, ischemic disease, heart failure. In addition, the active substance improves the transmission of nerve impulses to tissues, and also stimulates blood circulation.

Additionally, pantothenic acid regulates the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, which reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis. The ability of the vitamin to remove toxins and harmful substances from the body by stimulating the liver is noted. This allows you to eliminate the symptoms of poisoning of various origins and restore liver cells.

Pantothenic acid helps to eliminate the manifestations of allergies, and also improves the course of autoimmune pathologies of the chronic form. Additionally, the substance has antioxidant properties, that is, it promotes cell renewal and stops the aging process of the body.

Due to the complex effect on the body, there is an increase in physical strength and endurance, an increase in muscle mass during intense sports.

Additionally, the medication stimulates mental activity, increases efficiency, improves memory and concentration. It also normalizes sleep, eliminates the manifestations of depression and anxiety. As a result, there is an improvement in the general condition and a slowdown in the progression of various diseases.

Pharmacokinetics

After taking the tablets, the active substance is rather quickly absorbed from the intestine into the systemic circulation and has a therapeutic effect. The substance accumulates in small quantities in the blood, but its concentration is not noted in other fluids or in tissues.

The maximum concentration of the component in the blood is detected 30-50 minutes after oral administration and 20 minutes after parenteral administration. After this, a rather rapid decrease in the amount of the active substance in the plasma is noted.

The bioavailability of the drug is high, which is explained by its good binding to blood plasma proteins. The processing of the active substance is carried out in the liver. The evacuation period for pantothenic acid takes up to 12 hours.

The main part of the synthetic component is excreted in the urine, a small amount in the feces. In patients with pathologies of the digestive tract and urinary system, a slowdown in the processing and elimination of the active substance from the body is observed.

Application

Vitamin B5 is prescribed for adults and children of different ages. The drug can be used in tablets, capsules, or as a solution. For each age group, the application regimen may be different.

For children under 18

The tool is allowed to be taken by patients from 3 years of age according to indications and after consulting a specialist. However, in pediatrics, it is practiced to prescribe the drug to patients from 1 year old. The daily dosage for a child depends on age.

Age group	Dosage regimen and dosage of the drug
1-3 years old	The daily rate is 0.5-1 tablet. It is allowed to accept it immediately or divide it by 2 times. It is necessary to take the medicine immediately after meals and drink plenty of water. The course of treatment lasts up to 4 weeks. If necessary, the doctor extends it to 6-8 weeks, but only on strict indications
From 3 to 14 years old	Patients over 4 years old are prescribed to take tablets 2 times a day. A single dosage is 1 tablet. The use is carried out immediately after a meal or just before taking it. The duration of use of the tablets is 4-6 weeks, depending on the disease or the general condition of the patient
From 14 to 18 years old	Patients from the age of 14 are prescribed the use of 1 tablet of the drug 3 times a day. The duration of treatment ranges from 3-7 weeks, depending on the purpose for which the vitamin is taken. Reception is carried out according to the standard scheme

Children and adolescents are usually not prescribed a solution, since the tablets bring good results and do not lead to complications directly in the area of ​​administration.

For adults

For adults, tablets are prescribed according to the standard scheme for oral administration after meals with plenty of water. The daily dosage is 6 tablets, it should be divided into 3 doses during the day. The duration of taking the pills depends on the disease and accompanying deviations, it is 4-8 weeks.

If there is a violation of the absorption process of the active ingredient in the digestive tract, an agent in the form of an injection solution is prescribed. The dosage is determined individually, but usually the patient is injected intramuscularly with 0.2 g of the solution 3 times a day.

Treatment is carried out in a hospital, injections are made for 7-15 days, depending on the degree of neglect of the condition. Longer solution treatment is usually not practiced. Injections are done only by a specialist, since if the solution is injected incorrectly, complications may develop.

For pregnant

For pregnant and lactating women, the vitamin is often prescribed. However, its independent use without first consulting a doctor is contraindicated. The daily dosage for the patient is 4 tablets. They should be taken 2 times in the morning and in the evening.

The minimum duration of use is 4 weeks. After that, the doctor evaluates the result of therapy, prolongs the course or cancels the drug. The solution is not prescribed for pregnant women, since complications may develop at the injection site. It is categorically contraindicated to independently prolong the course or increase the dose.

For the elderly

The use of the drug for elderly patients is considered an important element in the treatment of neurological, cardiovascular and other diseases. The scheme of application does not differ from that used for adults. The dosage is also no different.

Despite this, when treating elderly patients, it is important to monitor their condition in order to detect abnormalities in a timely manner. It is also worth noting that elderly patients are more often prescribed a solution for intramuscular administration, which is associated with poor absorption of the substance in the digestive tract.

Contraindications

Vitamin B5 in tablets and other forms of release is not prescribed to patients with intolerance to the components of the composition or an allergic reaction to the medication in history. Taking the medication is contraindicated in severe pregnancy.

Do not prescribe medication for children under 1 year old, which is associated with an increased risk of developing allergies. In addition, contraindications include hemophilia in patients of different ages, as well as intestinal atony, provoked by an insufficient amount of calcium ions in the body.

The medication is used with caution for the treatment of elderly patients during the recovery period after myocardial infarction or surgery. In addition, special supervision is necessary for children from 1 to 3 years old during the period of therapy with the drug.

Overdose

No cases of drug overdose have been recorded, but doctors assume that such a possibility is not excluded. In this case, the appearance of headache, dizziness and severe weakness is possible. In addition, digestion may be disturbed in patients, heartburn, and pain in the stomach area are observed.

In advanced cases, the patient is worried about frequent vomiting, as well as diarrhea or constipation. Often, symptoms are accompanied by bloating, pain in the intestine, as well as in the right hypochondrium.

An overdose may be accompanied by acute urticaria, in which the patient has large red spots on the skin, severe itching and flaking is observed. As the condition progresses, the symptoms worsen, signs of allergic conjunctivitis and rhinitis appear, as well as general disorders.

If symptoms of an overdose appear, it is recommended to immediately stop taking the medication and visit a doctor.

As a rule, violations disappear after refusal to use the drug. If they worsen, symptomatic therapy is required.

Side effects

If the instructions are violated, the risk of developing negative reactions increases. However, it exists even if all the recommendations are followed.

The most common complications:

• Headache.
• Nausea and bouts of vomiting.
• Irritability and sleep disturbance.
• Heartburn.
• Decreased appetite or no appetite at all.
• Dryness of the mucous membranes of the mouth.
• Increased thirst.
• Frequent urination.
• Pain in the stomach.
• Flatulence, bloating.

In children, the most common complication is an allergic reaction, in which rash, itching and skin irritation appear. If such manifestations appear, it is worth stopping the medication and visiting a doctor. Usually, special treatment is not required, since the symptoms disappear on their own after the drug is discontinued.

Drug interactions

Vitamin B5 in tablets and solution is not used simultaneously with products that also contain pantothenic acid. It is worth remembering that the vitamin enhances the action of cardiac glycosides, and also reduces the effectiveness and toxicity of some antibiotics.

Do not combine the product with Proserin and Ditilin. It is allowed to use the drug with vascular, immunostimulating and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The appearance of negative reactions when combined with nootropics, sedatives and antihypertensive drugs is not noted.

Storage conditions and periods

It is allowed to store the medicine for 12 months in a dark, cool place out of the reach of children.

It is forbidden to take the medicine after the expiration date. The date of manufacture is indicated on the packaging.

Conditions of dispensing from pharmacies

Different forms of the drug can be purchased at the pharmacy without a doctor's prescription.

Analogs

If it is impossible to use the original product, it is necessary to find a suitable substitute with similar therapeutic properties.

The most popular analogues:

• Medobiotin - oral tablets based on biotin. This is a B group vitamin, which also affects metabolic processes and improves the condition of hair, skin, stimulates the work of internal organs. It is prescribed for adults in courses of 4 weeks with a daily intake of 1 tablet.
• Aminalon - oral tablets based on gamma-aminobutyric acid. They help to improve the functioning of the central nervous system, have immunostimulating and general strengthening properties. Prescribed for adults 1 tablet 2 times a day in courses of 2-4 weeks. The drug is considered effective, but is prescribed according to indications.

Any of the analogues may only be used as directed by a doctor. Substitutes have similar properties, but have a different composition, so they can provoke complications.

Vitamin B5 is one of the popular substances necessary for the normal functioning of the body. Used in tablets and in the form of a solution for parenteral administration, it helps to normalize metabolic processes. Before using it, you should consult a doctor, which will reduce the risk of complications.

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