Composition
Tab 25 mg/40 mg/50 mg/300 mg: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 25 mg/40 mg/50 mg/300 mg. Inj 100 mg/300 mg: Per 2 ml: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 100 mg/300 mg..
Indications & Dosage
Vitamin B6 deficiency: ORAL: Adults: 20-50 mg 3 times daily for 3 weeks. BY IM OR IV INJ: Adult: 10-20 mg daily for 3 weeks. Isoniazid or penicillamine or hydralazine or cycloserine induced neuropathy: ORAL: Adults: 10-20mg daily increase up to 50 mg 3 times daily. BY IM OR IV INJ: Adult: 100 mg daily for 3 weeks followed by a 30 mg maintenance dose daily. Idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia: Adults: 100-400 mg daily in divided doses. Children: Not recommended.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Precautions
Dependence and withdrawal may occur with daily doses of 200 mg or more.
Interactions
Levodopa, phenobarbital, phenytoin.
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Side Effects
Sensory neuropathy reported with high doses given for extended periods.