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Pyridoxine

A vitamin B6 injection for treating B6 deficiency.

Clinical information

Common uses

B6 deficiency from poor diet
deficiency caused by isoniazid or contraceptive pills
vitamin B6 dependent seizures or anaemia

Common side effects

tingling (paresthesia)
sleepiness
low folic acid levels

Cautions

contains aluminium — risk with kidney problems and premature babies
dependence reported with high daily doses

Interactions

levodopa (Parkinson's medicine) — B6 blocks its effect

Pregnancy: generally safe — the need for B6 increases in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride injection label (Fresenius Kabi), setid a56d11c0-b033-4201-85ff-fc710506481a (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations7

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Benadon	Tablet	40 mg	authorized medicine importers	POM
Pyridoxine	Tablet	25 mg	—	POM
Pyridoxine	Tablet	50 mg	—	POM
Pyridoxine	Tablet	10 mg	—	POM
Pyridoxine	Tablet	40 mg	—	POM
Pyridoxine hydrochloride	Tablet	50mg	—	POM
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Ip	Tablet ( Sustained Released )	100 mg	—	POM