For many diseases, patients are prescribed vitamin preparations. Calcium pantothenate is often used as part of complex therapy. This is a vitamin of group B, which takes an important part in the functioning of the nervous system and metabolic processes. Pantothenic acid can be produced in the body, but sometimes it is not enough. In this case, it is replenished with tablets, injections or topically. Calcium pantothenate is available separately or as part of complex preparations.
General characteristics
Pantothenic acid, which is better known as calcium pantothenate, is very common. In the human body, this substance is synthesized in the intestine. It is part of coenzyme A, which is needed to increase the activity of enzymes.
Calcium pantothenate (vitamin B5) is found in many products, but at high temperature it is destroyed by almost 50%. Vitamin B5 is found in chicken meat, eggs, liver, fish roe, dairy products, legumes, nuts, buckwheat. Sometimes there is a lack of vitamin B5, but disruption of the intestines does not allow to synthesize it in normal quantities, in this case it is recommended to drink vitamin preparations.
Produced pantothenic acid in the form of tablets containing 100 mg of the active ingredient. They may have different names: "Pantolin", "Calcipan", "Pantoten" and others. Also used 20% solution for injection, powder for solution for topical application, 5% ointment.
What is needed in the body
This is an important B vitamin that regulates calcium-phosphorus metabolism. When taking drugs containing calcium pantothenate, pantothenic acid is formed in the body. It activates tissue regeneration, participates in the processes of fat and carbohydrate metabolism. Pantothenic acid stimulates the synthesis of acetylcholine, fatty acids, hemoglobin. In addition, it is involved in the production of corticosteroids, so vitamin B5 is necessary for the treatment of arthritis, allergic diseases, and colitis. It improves heart function and has a detoxifying effect.
Calcium pantothenate is necessary for the normal production of enzymes, for the formation of antibodies and for the absorption of other vitamins. In addition, it improves lipid metabolism in the body, accelerates redox processes. The body needs at least 10-12 mg of vitamin B5 per day. Increases in itthe need for increased physical activity, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
With a prolonged lack of pantothenic acid, people experience increased fatigue, sleep disturbance, headaches, numbness of the fingertips, depression, nausea. At the same time, the body's resistance to infections decreases and ARVI often occurs.
Indications for use
Calcium pantothenate is an ingredient in many medicines, but most often it is taken alone as tablets or injections. Medicines are prescribed for the complex treatment of many pathologies:
- circulatory disorders;
- withdrawal syndrome;
- metabolic disorder;
- allergic diseases;
- bronchial asthma;
- neuritis, neuralgia;
- trophic ulcers, eczema, burns, photodermatosis;
- atony or intestinal dyskinesia;
- chronic pancreatitis;
- hepatitis, liver pathology;
- gestosis of pregnant women;
- systemic lupus erythematosus.
Calcium Pantothenate Instructions
The use of the drug should be prescribed by a doctor, as the dosage depends on the condition and age of the patient. Usually adults and children over 14 years of age are prescribed 1-2 tablets 2-4 times a day. Do not take more than 800 mg of pantothenic acid per day.
Children have a different dosage. They need to take the drug no more than 2 times a day. At the age of 1 to 3 years, you can take half a tablet, from 3 years - 1-2 tablets.
Calcium pantothenate is also used in the form of injections. A 20% solution of 200-400 mg is usually administered 1-2 times a day. Children under 3 years of age can take no more than 200 mg per day, and after 3 years - no more than 400 mg. For topical use, a 5% solution or ointment is used. The duration of the course of treatment depends on the patient's condition and the severity of the pathology. Usually the course is from 2 weeks to 4 months.
Contraindications and side effects
Calcium pantothenate's instructions for use state that this remedy is well tolerated by all patients and rarely causes side effects. It is not recommended to take it with hypersensitivity.
In addition to allergic reactions, in people with individual intolerance, taking the drug can lead to disruption of the digestive system. Some patients note the appearance of abdominal pain, nausea, heartburn. Vomiting or diarrhea may occur. When using the drug in the form of a solution for injection, pain may occur at the injection site.
When using calcium pantothenate as part of complex therapy, the effectiveness of treatment increases. In addition to the fact that the substance itself has a positive effect on the patient's condition, it can enhance the effect of some other drugs. For example, the effectiveness of cardiac glycosides increases, while the toxicity of antibiotics and anti-tuberculosis drugs decreases.
