Vitamine B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) is a water soluble vitamin.
Actually, vitamin B6 means three similar components:
pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine, from which is mainly used the pyridoxine in the form of hydrochloride.
Pyridoxine participates mainly in the metabolism of aminoacids, but also in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
It is also necessary for the formation of hemoglobin.
Pyridoxin deficiency is rare in humans, because it is present in foods, however it may be caused by drugs, such as during treatment with isoniazid.
Pyridoxine deficiency may cause sideroblastic anemia, dermatitis, chielosis, and neurological symptoms, such as peripheral neuritis and convulsions.
Vitamin B6 is indicated in:
- conditions that derive from pyridoxine deficiency;
- isoniazid – induced neuropathy;
- treatment of nausea or vomiting in the period of pregnancy;
- idiopathic sideroblastic anemia;
- hyperoxaluria type I;
- hydrazine toxicity;
- prophylaxis of vomiting by ether.
This is an OTC drug, so it can be taken without a doctor's recommendation.
Before using this medicine read carefully the package leaflet as it contains more detailed information.
For any uncertainty consult your doctor or pharmacist.

The following doses are recommended:
-in conditions resulting from vitamin B6 deficiency can be consumed orally or injected under the skin 20-50 mg up to 3 times a day;
-in neuropathies from isoniazid consume orally 12.
5 mg / day for prophylaxis and 50 mg 3 times a day as medication;
-in idiopathic sideroblastic anemia can be consumed orally or by injection into muscle / vein / skin 50-100 mg per day;
-in the prophylaxis of vomiting from ether, it is given by intramuscular injection 100 mg, 20 minutes before general anesthesia.

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