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Pyridoxine is a vitamin that helps keep nerves, skin, red blood cells, and mucous membranes healthy. Most people who have a normal diet do not need extra pyridoxine (vitamin B6). However, vitamin B6 is used to treat or prevent a lack of body vitamin B6, to treat a certain blood problem (sideroblastic anemia), to prevent a certain nerve problem (peripheral neuropathy) caused by certain drugs (e.g. isoniazid, penicillamine), to prevent seizures from a certain medication (cycloserine), or to treat seizures in newborn infants who are not responsive to the usual medications.
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Uses
Pyridoxine is a vitamin that helps keep nerves, skin, red blood cells, and mucous membranes healthy. Most people who have a normal diet do not need extra pyridoxine (vitamin B6). However, vitamin B6 is used to treat or prevent a lack of body vitamin B6, to treat a certain blood problem (sideroblastic anemia), to prevent a certain nerve problem (peripheral neuropathy) caused by certain drugs (e.g. isoniazid, penicillamine), to prevent seizures from a certain medication (cycloserine), or to treat seizures in newborn infants who are not responsive to the usual medications.
Notes
- Do not share this vitamin with others.Many people do not need vitamin B6 supplements if they eat a normal diet containing beans, whole wheat products, nuts, oats, eggs, chicken, and pork.
- Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nutritionist for more details.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Overdose
- Symptoms of overdose may include: decreased sense of leg position, decreased sense of vibration/touch/pain, coordination problems.
How To Use
- Take this vitamin by mouth, usually once daily or exactly as directed by your doctor.Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.Use this vitamin regularly to get the most benefit from it.
- To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Side Effects
- Pyridoxine does not usually cause side effects when used in recommended doses.However, pyridoxine may cause reversible side effects if taken in doses that are larger than recommended.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: headache, tingling of the hands/feet, nausea, problems sleeping.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
- However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking vitamin B6, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.Before using this vitamin, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: a certain stomach surgery (gastric resection), problems with absorbing food.During pregnancy, this vitamin has been found to be safe when used in recommended doses.This vitamin passes into breast milk and is considered to be safe during breast-feeding when used in recommended doses.
- Consult your doctor for more information.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them.
- Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.This drug should not be used with the following medications because very serious interactions may occur: altretamine, cisplatin.If you are currently using any of these medications listed above, tell your doctor or pharmacist before starting vitamin B6.Before using this vitamin, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: levodopa, phenobarbital, phenytoin.Tell your doctor or pharmacist of other vitamins you may be taking that contain vitamin B6.This vitamin may interfere with a certain laboratory test (urobilinogen using Ehrlich reagent).
- Tell all your doctors and laboratory personnel that you are taking this vitamin.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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