D-Panthenol
Description
The primary ingredient of D-Panthenol is available as topical, oral and parenteral forms. D-Panthenol is used for the relief of burning, itching, the discomfort of eyes caused due to dryness or exposure to the sun or the wind. It also helps in the process of healing of the conjunctival and corneal epithelial damage.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for D-Panthenol
- Eye irritation
- Watery eyes
- Redness of the eye
Uses of D-Panthenol
What is it prescribed for?
- Eye dryness
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?D-Panthenol is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?D-Panthenol is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use if you have a known allergy to D-panthenol, pantothenic acid, or any other ingredient present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
D-Panthenol is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
D-Panthenol is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Eye symptoms
If you experience any symptoms such as eye pain, changes in vision, continued redness or irritation, worsening of the condition or persistence of symptoms, discontinue the use and contact your doctor for further consultation.
Other medicines or supplements
D-Panthenol may interact with many other supplements and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines and supplements including any herbs you take before beginning treatment with this medicine.
Other uses
The primary constituent of D-Panthenol may be prescribed alone or in a combination with other medicines/supplements for a host of other conditions. However, no clinical investigations have been performed to establish the usefulness of this supplement in such cases.
Missed Dose
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Use D-Panthenol exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
D-Panthenol acts as a cooling and soothing agent, thereby prevents the dryness of eyes.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Vitamins, Ophthalmic preparations
Schedule
OTC
Effect of D-Panthenol on Corneal Epithelial Healing after Surface Laser Ablation [Internet]. Hindawi.com. 2019 [cited 6 September 2019]. Available from:
[Internet]. Omicsonline.org. 2019 [cited 7 January 2019]. Available from:
Information on this page was last updated on 6 Sep 2019
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