Generic name: pyridoxine (vitamin B6) [ PIR-ih-DOX-een ]
Brand names: Vitamin B6, Vitelle Nestrex, Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate
Dosage forms: injectable solution (100 mg/mL); oral capsule (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate 50 mg); oral tablet (100 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg; pyridoxal 5'-phosphate 50 mg)
Drug class:Vitamins
What is pyridoxine?
Pyridoxine is vitamin B6. Vitamins occur naturally in foods such as meat, poultry, nuts, whole grains, bananas, and avocados. Vitamin B6 is important for many processes in the body.
Pyridoxine is used to treat or prevent vitamin B6 deficiency. It is also used to treat a certain type of anemia (lack of red blood cells). Pyridoxine injection is also used to treat some types of seizure in babies.
Pyridoxine taken by mouth (oral) is available without a prescription. Injectable pyridoxine must be given by a healthcare professional.
Pyridoxine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use pyridoxine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if:
you have any other medical conditions;
you take other medications or herbal products; or
you are allergic to any drugs or foods.
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