Identification
- Summary
Panthenol is an ingredient used in skin, hair care, and nutritional products but is not an approved medication.
- Generic Name
- Panthenol
- DrugBank Accession Number
- DB11204
- Background
Panthenol is an alcohol derivative of pantothenic acid, a component of the B complex vitamins and an essential component of a normally functioning epithelium. Panthenol exists as a racemic mixture containing both the dextrorotatory form (dexpanthenol) and the levorotatory form (levopanthenol). While pantothenic acid is optically active, only the dextrorotatory form (Dexpanthenol) is biologically active.
Dexpanthenol, the active form of panthenol, is enzymatically cleaved to form pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), which is an essential component of Coenzyme A that acts as a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions that are important for protein metabolism in the epithelium 1.
Due to its good penetration and high local concentrations, dexpanthanol is used in many topical products, such as ointments and lotions for treatment of dermatological conditions to relieve itching or promote healing. Dermatological effects of the topical use of dexpanthenol include increased fibroblast proliferation and accelerated re-epithelialization in wound healing. Furthermore, it acts as a topical protectant, moisturizer, and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties 2.
- Type
- Small Molecule
- Groups
- Approved
- Structure
Structure for Panthenol (DB11204)
- Weight
- Average: 205.254
Monoisotopic: 205.131408096 - Chemical Formula
- C9H19NO4
- Synonyms
- DL-panthenol
- DL-Pantothenol
- Pantenol
- Panthenol
- Panthenolum
Pharmacology
- Indication
Panthenol (containing a racemic mixture of dexpanthenol and levopanthenol) is not currently available in any FDA-approved products and therefore does not have an indication.
Please see Dexpanthenol for FDA-approved uses of the dextrorotatory form of Panthenol.
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- Contraindications & Blackbox Warnings
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Pantothenic acid is a precursor of coenzyme A, which serves as a cofactor for a variety of enzyme-catalyzed reactions involving transfer of acetyl groups. The final step in the synthesis of acetylcholine consists of the choline acetylase transfer of acetyl group from acetylcoenzyme A to choline. Acetylcholine is the neurohumoral transmitter in the parasympathetic system and as such maintains the normal functions of the intestine. Decrease in acetylcholine content would result in decreased peristalsis and in extreme cases adynamic ileus.
- Mechanism of action
Panthenol is an alcohol derivative of pantothenic acid, a component of the B complex vitamins and an essential component of a normally functioning epithelium. Dexpanthenol, the active form of panthenol, is enzymatically cleaved to form pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), which is an essential component of Coenzyme A that acts as a cofactor in many enzymatic reactions that are important for protein metabolism in the epithelium 1.
Dermatological effects of the topical use of dexpanthenol include increased fibroblast proliferation and accelerated re-epithelialization in wound healing. Furthermore, it acts as a topical protectant, moisturizer, and has demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties 2.
- Absorption
Not Available
- Volume of distribution
Not Available
- Protein binding
Not Available
- Metabolism
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- Route of elimination
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- Half-life
Not Available
- Clearance
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- Adverse Effects
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- Pathways
- Not Available
- Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
- Not Available
Interactions
- Drug Interactions
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- Food Interactions
- No interactions found.
Products
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Name Dosage Strength Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image AAPE Hair Ampoule Liquid 0.5 g/100mL Topical Prostemics Co., Ltd. 2021-05-01 Not applicable US 
AAPE Hair Ampoule Liquid 0.03 g/6mL Topical Prostemics Co., Ltd. 2019-08-01 Not applicable US Ahc Hydra B5 Soother Liquid 0.5 g/50mL Topical Carver Korea Co.,Ltd. 2017-05-12 2018-12-01 US Ahc Hydra B5 Soother (red) Liquid 0.5 g/50mL Topical Carver Korea Co.,Ltd. 2017-05-12 2018-12-01 US Ahc Premium Hydra Soother Cellulose Mask Patch 0.081 g/27mL Topical Carver Korea Co.,Ltd. 2017-05-18 2018-12-01 US BABOR Baborganic Calm and Relax Cream 0.04875 g/50mL Topical Babor Cosmetics America, Corp. 2008-11-01 2017-02-12 US BABOR BODY LINE THERMAL Firming Body Lotion 1.5 g/200mL Topical Babor Cosmetics America, Corp. 2006-04-15 2017-02-12 US Babor Body Line Thermal Smooth Effect Body Lotion 1.8 mL/200mL Topical Babor Cosmetics America, Corp. 2010-04-10 2017-02-16 US BABOR CLEANSING Mild Cleanser Liquid 0.75 mL/200mL Topical Babor Cosmetics America, Corp. 2004-04-15 2017-02-15 US BABOR HSR Lifting Decollete Mask Gel 1.5 mL/100mL Topical Babor Cosmetics America, Corp. 2009-11-01 2017-02-16 US - Mixture Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image 24 Alopecia Reliefshampoo Panthenol (0.2 g/100mL) + Menthol (0.3 g/100mL) + Salicylic acid (0.25 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical DERMA CENTRIC INC 2020-08-08 Not applicable US 574H Cell Care Panthenol (1.5 g/300mL) + Biotin (0.18 g/300mL) + Nicotinamide (0.9 g/300mL) + Pyrithione zinc (3.0 g/300mL) Shampoo Topical Celino Inc. 2020-06-01 Not applicable US Add More Hair Panthenol (0.5 g/100mL) + Pyrithione zinc (0.28 g/100mL) + Salicylic acid (0.2 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical Coretree Co.,Ltd 2018-06-09 2018-09-05 US Add More Hair Panthenol (0.5 g/100mL) + Pyrithione zinc (0.29 g/100mL) + Salicylic acid (0.2 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical Coretree Co.,Ltd 2017-03-01 2018-09-04 US Adeks - Dps Panthenol (3 mg / mL) + Ascorbic acid (45 mg / mL) + Beta carotene (1 mg / mL) + Biotin (15 mcg / mL) + Cyanocobalamin (4 mcg / mL) + Nicotinamide (6 mg / mL) + Phylloquinone (0.1 mg / mL) + Pyridoxine hydrochloride (0.6 mg / mL) + Riboflavin (0.6 mg / mL) + Thiamine (0.5 mg / mL) + Vitamin A palmitate (1500 unit / mL) + Vitamin D (400 unit / mL) + Vitamin E (40 unit / mL) + Zinc sulfate (5 mg / mL) Solution / drops Oral Axcan Pharma 1995-12-31 2007-10-01 Canada 
Aewajin HasuoShampoo Panthenol (0.2 g/100mL) + Menthol (0.3 g/100mL) + Salicylic acid (0.25 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical MISOCOS 2022-01-02 Not applicable US Ahc Radiance Gommage Peeling Panthenol (1 g/100mL) + Allantoin (1 g/100mL) Gel Topical Carver Korea Co.,Ltd. 2017-05-10 2018-12-01 US All New TS Panthenol (0.5 g/100mL) + Nicotinamide (0.3 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical Talmocom Co., Ltd 2016-07-01 2018-05-01 US Ato Standard Intensivecream Panthenol (0.75 g/100g) + Centella asiatica (0.003 g/100g) + Ceramide NP (0.0006 g/100g) + Macadamia oil (2 g/100g) Cream Topical TIMEBIO Co., Ltd 2020-12-03 Not applicable US Atomy Hair Treatment Panthenol (0.40 mg/200mL) + Menthol (0.60 mg/200mL) + Salicylic acid (0.38 mg/200mL) Liquid Topical Atomy Co., Ltd. 2015-02-01 2017-12-01 US - Unapproved/Other Products
Name Ingredients Dosage Route Labeller Marketing Start Marketing End Region Image 24 Alopecia Reliefshampoo Panthenol (0.2 g/100mL) + Menthol (0.3 g/100mL) + Salicylic acid (0.25 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical DERMA CENTRIC INC 2020-08-08 Not applicable US 574H Cell Care Panthenol (1.5 g/300mL) + Biotin (0.18 g/300mL) + Nicotinamide (0.9 g/300mL) + Pyrithione zinc (3.0 g/300mL) Shampoo Topical Celino Inc. 2020-06-01 Not applicable US AAPE Hair Ampoule Panthenol (0.5 g/100mL) Liquid Topical Prostemics Co., Ltd. 2021-05-01 Not applicable US AAPE Hair Ampoule Panthenol (0.03 g/6mL) Liquid Topical Prostemics Co., Ltd. 2019-08-01 Not applicable US Add More Hair Panthenol (0.5 g/100mL) + Pyrithione zinc (0.29 g/100mL) + Salicylic acid (0.2 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical Coretree Co.,Ltd 2017-03-01 2018-09-04 US Add More Hair Panthenol (0.5 g/100mL) + Pyrithione zinc (0.28 g/100mL) + Salicylic acid (0.2 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical Coretree Co.,Ltd 2018-06-09 2018-09-05 US Aewajin HasuoShampoo Panthenol (0.2 g/100mL) + Menthol (0.3 g/100mL) + Salicylic acid (0.25 g/100mL) Shampoo Topical MISOCOS 2022-01-02 Not applicable US Ahc Hydra B5 Soother Panthenol (0.5 g/50mL) Liquid Topical Carver Korea Co.,Ltd. 2017-05-12 2018-12-01 US Ahc Hydra B5 Soother (red) Panthenol (0.5 g/50mL) Liquid Topical Carver Korea Co.,Ltd. 2017-05-12 2018-12-01 US Ahc Premium Hydra Soother Cellulose Mask Panthenol (0.081 g/27mL) Patch Topical Carver Korea Co.,Ltd. 2017-05-18 2018-12-01 US
Categories
- Drug Categories
- Classification
- Not classified
- Affected organisms
- Not Available
Chemical Identifiers
- UNII
- WV9CM0O67Z
- CAS number
- 16485-10-2
- InChI Key
- SNPLKNRPJHDVJA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C9H19NO4/c1-9(2,6-12)7(13)8(14)10-4-3-5-11/h7,11-13H,3-6H2,1-2H3,(H,10,14)
- IUPAC Name
- 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide
- SMILES
- CC(C)(CO)C(O)C(=O)NCCCO
References
- General References
- Proksch E, de Bony R, Trapp S, Boudon S: Topical use of dexpanthenol: a 70th anniversary article. J Dermatolog Treat. 2017 Dec;28(8):766-773. doi: 10.1080/09546634.2017.1325310. Epub 2017 May 14. [Article]
- Biro K, Thaci D, Ochsendorf FR, Kaufmann R, Boehncke WH: Efficacy of dexpanthenol in skin protection against irritation: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Contact Dermatitis. 2003 Aug;49(2):80-4. [Article]
- External Links
- Human Metabolome Database
- HMDB0004231
- KEGG Drug
- D03726
- ChemSpider
- 4516
- 1044977
- ChEBI
- 27373
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL1371937
- Wikipedia
- Panthenol
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trials
Phase Status Purpose Conditions Count 3 Completed Treatment Allergic Disorder of Respiratory System / Cold / Flu caused by Influenza 1 3 Completed Treatment Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) 1 3 Terminated Treatment Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) 1 Not Available Not Yet Recruiting Treatment Solar Elastosis 1
Pharmacoeconomics
- Manufacturers
- Not Available
- Packagers
- Not Available
- Dosage Forms
Form Route Strength Liquid Topical 0.03 g/6mL Solution / drops Oral Liquid Topical 0.5 g/50mL Patch Topical 0.081 g/27mL Gel Topical Cream Topical Cream Topical 0.04875 g/50mL Lotion Topical 1.5 g/200mL Lotion Topical 1.8 mL/200mL Liquid Topical 0.75 mL/200mL Gel Topical 1.5 mL/100mL Cream Topical 0.4875 mL/50mL Cream Topical 1.5 mL/200mL Liquid Topical 0.075 mL/10mL Spray Topical 0.5 g/50mL Liquid Topical 0.45 g/30mL Lotion Topical 0.09 g/12mL Elixir Topical Liquid Topical 0.003 g/5mL Lotion Topical 0.375 g/50mL Liquid Topical 0.375 1/50mL Injection, solution Intramuscular; Intravenous Liquid Topical 0.002 mg/1mL Shampoo Topical Lotion Topical Liquid Transdermal Liquid Topical Gel Topical 0.01 mL/100mL Liquid Topical 0.018 mL/2mL Cream Topical 0.47 g/479.39g Powder Topical Liquid Topical 3.75 g/750mL Shampoo Topical 0.02 mL/1mL Liquid Topical 0.002 mL/1mL Liquid Intravenous Kit Topical Spray Topical Solution Intravenous Syrup Oral Solution Topical 1 g/100mL Liquid Topical 0.50 g/50mL Powder Patch Topical Solution Topical Cream Topical 0.45 mL/50mL Cream Topical 1.8 mL/200mL Liquid Topical 0.3 g/30mL Lotion Topical 15 mg/1mL Shampoo Topical 1.2 mg/240mL Liquid Topical 0.5 mg/100mL Shampoo Topical 0.002 mL/1mL Shampoo Topical 0.95 g/958.50g Gel Topical 0.95 g/958.50g Emulsion Topical Liquid Topical 0.5 g/100mL - Prices
- Not Available
- Patents
- Not Available
Properties
- State
- Not Available
- Experimental Properties
- Not Available
- Predicted Properties
Property Value Source Water Solubility 121.0 mg/mL ALOGPS logP -1 ALOGPS logP -1.7 ChemAxon logS -0.23 ALOGPS pKa (Strongest Acidic) 12.69 ChemAxon pKa (Strongest Basic) -2.4 ChemAxon Physiological Charge 0 ChemAxon Hydrogen Acceptor Count 4 ChemAxon Hydrogen Donor Count 4 ChemAxon Polar Surface Area 89.79 Å2 ChemAxon Rotatable Bond Count 6 ChemAxon Refractivity 51.88 m3·mol-1 ChemAxon Polarizability 22.15 Å3 ChemAxon Number of Rings 0 ChemAxon Bioavailability 1 ChemAxon Rule of Five Yes ChemAxon Ghose Filter No ChemAxon Veber's Rule No ChemAxon MDDR-like Rule No ChemAxon - Predicted ADMET Features
- Not Available
Spectra
- Mass Spec (NIST)
- Not Available
- Spectra
- Not Available
Drug created at December 03, 2015 16:51 / Updated at September 28, 2021 21:54