Dexpanthenol and Swallowing difficulty - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Swallowing difficulty is reported as a side effect among people who take Dexpanthenol (pantothenic acid (vitamin b5)), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Victoza, and have Colorectal cancer metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Swallowing difficulty when taking Dexpanthenol. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,621 people who have side effects when taking Dexpanthenol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dexpanthenol?

Dexpanthenol has active ingredients of pantothenic acid (vitamin b5). eHealthMe is studying from 1,623 Dexpanthenol users. Check the latest studies of Dexpanthenol.

What is Swallowing difficulty?

Swallowing difficulty is found to be associated with 2,401 drugs and 3,349 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Swallowing difficulty.

On Jul, 14, 2026

1,621 people reported to have side effects when taking Dexpanthenol.
Among them, 24 people (1.48%) have Swallowing difficulty.

Could Dexpanthenol cause Swallowing difficulty?

Among these 24 people:

How long have people been on Dexpanthenol when they have Swallowing difficulty? *

What is the gender of people who have Swallowing difficulty when taking Dexpanthenol? *

female: 50 %
male: 50 %

What is the age of people who have Swallowing difficulty when taking Dexpanthenol? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dexpanthenol? *

What are other side effects people have besides Swallowing difficulty? *

Hyperkalemia (damage to or disease of the kidney): 10 people, 41.67%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 9 people, 37.50%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 37.50%
Pancytopenia (medical condition in which there is a reduction in the number of red and white blood cells, as well as platelets): 9 people, 37.50%
Stomatitis (inflammation of mucous membrane of mouth): 9 people, 37.50%
Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water): 7 people, 29.17%
Constipation: 7 people, 29.17%
Weight Decreased: 6 people, 25.00%
Streptococcal Infection: 6 people, 25.00%
Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 6 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 37.50%
Colorectal Cancer Metastatic (cancer of colon and rectal spreads to other parts): 9 people, 37.50%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 33.33%
Colon Cancer: 7 people, 29.17%
Skin Ulcer: 6 people, 25.00%
Burkitt Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system): 6 people, 25.00%
Cardiac Failure: 6 people, 25.00%
Constipation: 6 people, 25.00%
Depression: 6 people, 25.00%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 6 people, 25.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on pantothenic acid (vitamin b5) (the active ingredients of Dexpanthenol) and Dexpanthenol (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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