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Sigma Pantothenate Tablet

Manufactured byMANEESH PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsCalcium Pantothenate
Description
Sigma Pantothenate Tablet is a dietary supplement. It is used in the treatment of deficiency of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5). It is also used lower the level of bad cholesterol in the blood and treat hair loss caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B5. It works by providing you with the adequate amount of Vitamin B5 required by the body. Sigma Pantothenate Tablet may show side effects such as stomach upset or diarrhoea. This side effect usually subsides with time. However, consult your doctor for further assistance if they persist or worsen. Sigma Pantothenate Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor. Do not chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Sigma Pantothenate Tablet is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have any medical conditions or taking any medications (including herbs and supplements) before starting the treatment with this medicine. Sigma Pantothenate Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy after consulting your doctor. It is not known if the medicine passes into breast milk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking the medication if you are breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Sigma Pantothenate Tablet

  • Severe skin rash and hives
  • Blistering and peeling of skin
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset

Uses of Sigma Pantothenate Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Pantothenic acid deficiency
  • Hair fall and Premature greying of hair
  • Hyperlipidaemia
  • Dietary Supplement
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time taken by Sigma Pantothenate Tablet to show its effect is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Sigma Pantothenate Tablet remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Sigma Pantothenate Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Sigma Pantothenate Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy after consulting with your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if the medicine passes into breast milk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking Sigma Pantothenate Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Avoid taking Sigma Pantothenate Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Sigma Pantothenate Tablet should only be taken during pregnancy after consulting with your doctor.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if the medicine passes into breast milk. Hence, consult your doctor before taking Sigma Pantothenate Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Other medicines or supplements

Sigma Pantothenate Tablet may interact with certain medications and supplements and cause undesired effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Food sources

It is recommended to first make a dietary modification to treat the deficiency of pantothenic acid. Use of Sigma Pantothenate Tablet should happen only when a change in diet is unable to bring the concentration to a satisfactory level.

Health condition

Inform your doctor about all your present health-related conditions before taking Sigma Pantothenate Tablet to make sure this medicine is safe for you.

Missed Dose

Do not miss the dose of Sigma Pantothenate Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Do not take more than the recommended dose of Sigma Pantothenate Tablet. An overdose of this supplement generally does not cause any severe symptoms except diarrhoea. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor for further instructions.
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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Sigma Pantothenate Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not take more than the recommended dose of this medicine.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Sigma Pantothenate Tablet works by providing the adequate amount of Vitamin B5 required by the body.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Vitamins

Schedule

OTC

Ods.od.nih.gov. 2022. Office of Dietary Supplements - Pantothenic Acid. [online] Available at: [Accessed 18 July 2022].

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/PantothenicAcid-HealthProfessional/#h9

The Nutrition Source. 2022. Pantothenic Acid – Vitamin B5. [online] Available at: [Accessed 18 July 2022].

https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/pantothenic-acid-vitamin-b5/#:~:text=It%20is%20used%20to%20make,a%20wide%20variety%20of%20foods.
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Information on this page was last updated on 29 Aug 2022

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