pyridoxine (vit B6)

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Uses of pyridoxine (vit B6)

Updated: November 18, 2013

pyridoxine (vit B6) is used in the treatment of:

Seizures

pyridoxine (vit B6) is used in the prevention of:

Drug Toxicity

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

pyridoxine (vit B6) Brand Names

pyridoxine (vit B6) may be found in some form under the following brand names:

pyridoxine (vit B6) Drug Class

pyridoxine (vit B6) is part of the drug class:

OTHER PLAIN VITAMIN PREPARATIONS

pyridoxine (vit B6) Interactions

This is not a complete list of pyridoxine (vit B6)drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

pyridoxine (vit B6) and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Pyridoxine falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Pyridoxine should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Pyridoxine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.