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Pyridoxine

  • Before taking pyridoxine make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding

About pyridoxine

Type of medicine Vitamin
Used for Pyridoxine deficiency
Available as Tablets
Capsules

Pyridoxine is needed to maintain a healthy nervous system and may be useful for the symptoms of PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) or the menopause. Pyridoxine can be found in brewer's yeast, meat, bananas, melon, cabbage and eggs. Pyridoxine deficiency can cause weakness, depression, anaemia, skin disorders and permanent nerve damage.

Pyridoxine is also known as vitamin B6.

Before taking pyridoxine

Before taking pyridoxine make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:

  • If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding

How to take pyridoxine

  • Take your medication exactly as directed by your doctor

Can pyridoxine cause problems?

Along with their useful effects all medicines can cause unwanted side effects, which usually improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine. Pyridoxine does not usually cause any problems when taken at the correct dose. If you take too many tablets for a long time you may develop problems with your nervous system. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any side effects which you think may be due to this medicine.

How to store pyridoxine

  • Keep all medicines out of the reach of children
  • Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light

Important information about all medicines


  • Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
  • Make sure that the person prescribing this medicine knows about any other medicines that you are taking. This includes medicines you buy and herbal and homeopathic medicines.
  • If you buy any medicines check with a pharmacist that they are safe to take with your other medicines.
  • Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction after taking any medicine.
  • Never take more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you or someone else has taken an overdose of this medicine go to the accident and emergency department of your local hospital at once. Always take the container with you, if possible, even if it is empty.
  • If you are having any treatment like an operation or dental treatment tell the person carrying out the treatment which medicines you are taking.
  • Always read the printed information leaflet that comes with your medicine.
  • This medicine is for you. Never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
  • Never keep out of date or unwanted medicines. Take them to your local pharmacy which will dispose of them for you.
  • If you have any questions about this medicine ask your pharmacist.
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