Panthenol
Active ingredient
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 9
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Panthenol is a provitamin of D-pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) [1]. It is a topical agent used in cosmetic products [1].
Panthenol is approved for use in a two-step application process for eyelashes. The first step involves applying a small amount of serum to the roots of the eyelashes, allowing it to be absorbed. The second step is to apply the serum evenly on the tips of the eyelashes and let it absorb [1].
In the past 12 months, there have been 9 adverse event reports associated with products containing panthenol [2]. The most frequent reactions reported include rash, cough, abdominal discomfort, upper abdominal pain, and arthralgia [2].
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Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | September 12, 2023 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
1 step. Apply a small amount of the serum to the roots of the eyelashes and leave them to be absorbed. 2 step. Apply the serum evenly on the tips of the eyelashes and let it absorb.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0520c228-88e8-0b… · revised September 12, 2023 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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