Is Panthenol compatible with breastfeeding? Do we have alternatives for Panthenol?

Panthenol

December 8, 2017 (Very Low Risk)

Dexpanthenol or provitamin B5 have been applied to the nipple to treat and prevent pain and various problems related to the nipple, comparing it with other products, without being better than others (Shanazi 2015, Morland-Schultz 2005, Kuşcu 2002) or better than no treatment (Morland-Schultz 2005).

The best prevention and treatment for problems in the nipple is a suitable latching technique (Morland-Schultz 2005).

If it is applied to the chest or nipple, it should be cleaned before the next feed. Cases have been reported of contact dermatitis and anaphylaxis due to topical or oral use of dexpanthenol (Gulec 2015, Chin 2013, Röckmann 2005).

Panthenol in the body is metabolized to pantothenic acid or Vitamin B5.


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Alternatives

We do not have alternatives for Panthenol since it is relatively safe.

Very Low Risk

Compatible. Not risky for breastfeeding or infant.

Low Risk

Moderately safe. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

High Risk

Poorly safe. Evaluate carefully. Use a safer alternative. Read the Comment.

Very High Risk

Not recommended. Cessation of breastfeeding or alternative.

Synonyms

  • Dexpanthenol
  • Pantothenol
  • Pantothenyl Alcohol
  • Provitamin B5

Writings

  • πανθενόλη (Greek)
  • بانثينول (Arabic)
  • Пантенол (Cyrillic)
  • 泛醇 (Chinese)
  • パンテノール (Japanese)
  • C9H19NO4 (Molecular formula)
  • (R)-2,4-Dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutyramide (Chemical name)
  • D03AX03 (ATC Code/s)

Drug trade names

References

  1. Shanazi M, Farshbaf Khalili A, Kamalifard M, Asghari Jafarabadi M, Masoudin K, Esmaeli F. Comparison of the Effects of Lanolin, Peppermint, and Dexpanthenol Creams on Treatment of Traumatic Nipples in Breastfeeding Mothers. J Caring Sci. 2015Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. Gulec AI, Albayrak H, Uslu E, Başkan E, Aliagaoglu C. Pustular irritant contact dermatitis caused by dexpanthenol in a child. Cutan Ocul Toxicol. 2015Abstract
  3. Chin MF, Hughes TM, Stone NM. Allergic contact dermatitis caused by panthenol in a child. Contact Dermatitis. 2013Abstract
  4. Röckmann H, Goerdt S, Bayerl C. Anaphylaxis after dexpanthenol exposure by multivitamin tablets. Clin Exp Dermatol. 2005Abstract
  5. Morland-Schultz K, Hill PD. Prevention of and therapies for nipple pain: a systematic review. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2005Abstract
  6. Kuşcu NK, Koyuncu F, Laçin S. Collagenase treatment of sore nipples. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2002Abstract