Vitamin b6 (pyridoxine)

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine is an important vitamin for the metabolic balance of the blood, the nervous system and the skin and is essential to transform foods that contain fats and proteins into energy.

Generally, pyridoxine is sold in pharmacies in the form of pills and can be found under the names Dramin, Nevrix or Emet, for example.

Price of vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

The Pyridoxine box costs approximately 36 reais, however it varies with the brand and location where it is purchased.

What is vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) for

Pyridoxine is indicated for lack of vitamin B6 in the body, which can be caused by alcoholism, severe burns, metabolic disorders, long-standing fever, hemodialysis, gastrectomy, hyperthyroidism, infections, bowel diseases, prevention of peripheral or induced neuropathy by others medicines, such as cycloserine, ethionamide, hydralazine, immunosuppressants, isoniazid, penicillamine, oral contraceptives.

How to use vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Between 50 and 400 mg daily should be taken daily, according to the doctor's instructions.

Side effects of vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

This medication can cause, folic acid, feeling cold or hot, drowsiness, peripheral neuropathy when used in excess.

Contraindications for vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

This medicine is contraindicated in case of allergy to any of the components of the medicine.

In addition, use during lactation should be done with caution, as doses above 600 mg per day can decrease breast milk production.

Also read: Symptoms of lack of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).