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Dexpanthenol

Other plain vitamin preparations

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Therapeutic class
Other plain vitamin preparations
Habit forming
No
Availability
Prescription (Rx)

Brand names

EldertonicEllis TonicInfuviteInfuvite Pediatric

Available as

0.2 MG/ML · Oral Solution1 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution1.4 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution10 MG/ML · Injectable Solution5 MG/ML · Injectable Solution2 MG/ML · Topical Solution0.05 MG/MG · Topical Ointment25 MG · Oral Tablet250 MG/ML · Injectable Solution2 MG/ML · Injectable Solution

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE In disorders requiring parenteral administration of vitamins, i.e. pre- and post-operative treatment, when requirements are increased as in fever, severe burns, increased metabolism, pregnancy, gastrointestinal disorders interfering with intake or absorption of vitamins, prolonged or wasting diseases, alcoholism and where other deficiencies exist.
How to use / dosing
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Usually 0.25 to 2 mL by intramuscular or slow intravenous injection. High concentrations given intravenously may be diluted using parenteral infusion solutions. (See PRECAUTIONS .) Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever the solution and container permit (see HOW SUPPLIED ).
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS Mild transient diarrhea, polycythemia vera, peripheral vascular thrombosis, itching transitory exanthema, feeling of swelling of entire body, anaphylactic shock and death. Sensitivity to the ingredients listed may occur (see WARNINGS ). Use should be discontinued upon observance of any untoward reaction. Pain upon intramuscular injection may be noted.

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
WARNINGS Anaphylactogenesis may occur with parenteral thiamine. Use with caution. An intradermal test dose is recommended prior to administration in patients suspected of being sensitive to the drug.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Sensitivity to the ingredients listed.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

14 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.