Pyridoxine, Vitamin B6 injection
What is pyridoxine, vitamin B6, injection?
PYRIDOXINE (Vitamin B6) is a naturally occurring vitamin found in beans, grains, vegetables, liver, meat, and eggs. Pyridoxine treats or prevents vitamin B6 deficiency resulting from certain medications and medical conditions. The vitamin is also used to supplement a poor diet. Generic pyridoxine injections are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive pyridoxine?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
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heart disease
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an unusual or allergic reaction to B vitamins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Pyridoxine is for injection into a vein, muscle or just under the skin. It is usually given by a health-care professional when it is not possible for you to take tablets or capsules by mouth.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with pyridoxine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking pyridoxine?
Make sure you have a proper diet. Taking pyridoxine tablets or capsules does not replace the need for a balanced diet. Some foods that contain pyridoxine include: beans, grains, vegetables, liver, meat, and eggs.
What side effects may I notice from receiving pyridoxine?
The recommended daily allowance of pyridoxine does not cause any side effects.
Side effects related to overdose include:
Call your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you think you have taken an overdose and have any of these side effects.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Pyridoxine, Vitamin B6 tablets or capsules
What are pyridoxine, vitamin B6 tablets or capsules?
PYRIDOXINE (Vitamin B6) is a naturally occurring vitamin found in beans, grains, vegetables, liver, meat, and eggs. Pyridoxine treats or prevents vitamin B6 deficiency resulting from certain medications and medical conditions. The vitamin is also used to supplement a poor diet. Generic pyridoxine tablets or capsules are available.
What should my health care professional know before I take pyridoxine?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
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heart disease
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to B vitamins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take pyridoxine tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets or capsules with a glass of water. If you are taking a sustained-release form of tablet or capsule, swallow whole; do not crush or chew.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, skip that dose. Continue with your next scheduled dose.
What drug(s) may interact with pyridoxine?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking pyridoxine?
Make sure you have a proper diet. Taking pyridoxine tablets or capsules does not replace the need for a balanced diet. Some foods that contain pyridoxine include: beans, grains, vegetables, liver, meat, and eggs.
What side effects may I notice from taking pyridoxine?
The recommended daily allowance of pyridoxine does not cause any side effects.
Side effects related to overdose include:
Call your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can if you think you have taken an overdose and have any of these side effects.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.