Ricoen (D-Panthenol)

Adult administration

As D-Panthenol, administer 20 to 100mg intramuscularly or intravenously once 1 to 2 times a day. For postoperative bowel paralysis, 50 to 500mg is administered once 1 to 3 times a day, which may increase up to 6 times if necessary. Adjust as appropriate according to age and symptoms. For intravenous injection, mix 500mg of this medication with glucose injection solution or Ringer's lactate solution, and slowly inject intravenously.

This medication is an injectable ampoule; caution is needed when opening the container as glass fragments may enter. It is especially safe to avoid use in children and the elderly. It must not be administered to hemophilia patients. If symptoms of hypertension occur, the use of this medication should be discontinued. Using this medication may cause allergic reactions such as skin itching, hives, or difficulty breathing, and rarely gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, or diarrhea may occur. There may be issues related to the respiratory system, so it should be administered cautiously after the use of certain anesthetics. Blood pressure may decrease slightly, and excitability may appear in the elderly. This medicine should not be administered directly as an intravenous injection alone, and should be given at intervals after certain specific medications. Caution is needed as allergic reactions may occur when used with antibiotics, anesthetics, and some sedatives. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only use this medication if the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Safety has not been established in children, so it should be used cautiously in this population. It may not be effective for patients with hypokalemia or intestinal obstruction.

Serious side effects

Hives, difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

• Itching
• rash pain
• red spots on the skin
• generalized dermatitis
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• mild hypotension
• slight agitation

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not permit light. To maintain freshness and efficacy, it should be stored at refrigerated temperatures between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A brown ampoule containing a colorless to yellowish solution

Package unit

2mL × 50 ampoules