dex·pan·the·nol (d ks-p n th -nôl , -n l)n. A bitter, viscous liquid that is synthetically derived and used therapeutically as a cholinergic agent and as a supplemental source of pantothetic acid. |
dexpanthenol
the d-isomer of panthenol, a coenzyme A precursor with cholinergic activity. Used to increase peristalsis in atony and paralysis of the lower intestine and as an antiflatulent; also used topically to stimulate skin healing in various skin diseases.
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