Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin / mineral / nutritional supplement
What it is used for
Treatment of isoniazid toxicity; treatment cycloserine toxicity; hereditary pyridoxine dependency syndrome by neonates; prophylaxis and treatment of pyridoxine deficiency; conditions in which supplementation is required include alcoholism, burns; chronic fever, gastrectomy, haemodialysis, diarrhoea, prolonged stress among others.
Warnings
Treat confirmed deficiency with monitored repletion. Avoid megadoses without indication. Iron: keep away from children (overdose lethal).
Possible side effects
GI upset (iron, high-dose vitamin C). Hypercalcaemia (vitamin D excess). Neuropathy with B6 megadoses. Flushing (niacin).
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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