Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 Ingredients: Pyridoxine
Representative Names: Nestrex, Vitamin B6

What are Vitamin B6 tablets or extended-release capsules ?
Vitamin B6 is a naturally occurring vitamin found in beans, grains, vegetables, liver, meat, and eggs. Vitamin B6 treats or prevents vitamin B6 deficiency, and certain blood problems. Vitamin B6 also has been used to treat seizures (convulsions) in some newborn babies. Generic Vitamin B6 tablets or capsules are available.

What should my health care professional know before I take Vitamin B6 ?
They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:
•heart disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction to B vitamins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant or trying to get pregnant
•breast-feeding

How should I take Vitamin B6 ?
Take Vitamin B6 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 Vitamin B6 dose ?
If you miss a dose, skip that dose. Continue with your next scheduled dose.

What drug(s) may interact with Vitamin B6 ?
•levodopa
•phenobarbital
•phenytoin

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 side effects may I notice from taking Vitamin B6 ?
The recommended daily allowance of Vitamin B6 does not cause any side effects.
Side effects related to overdose include:
•headache
•nausea, vomiting
•seizures (convulsions)
•tingling, pain, or numbness in the hands or feet
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.

What should I watch for while taking Vitamin B6 ?
Make sure you have a proper diet. Taking Vitamin B6 tablets or capsules does not replace the need for a balanced diet. Some foods that contain Vitamin B6 include: beans, grains, vegetables, liver, meat, and eggs.

Where can I keep Vitamin B6 ?
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.