Vita 6 Tablet

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
60mg
Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Pack size 1
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Retail Price 2.00 NPR

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Indications

Vita 6 Tablet is used for: Peripheral neuropathy,Vitamin B6 deficiency

Adult Dose

Oral Prophylaxis of vitamin B6 deficiency states Adult: 2.5-10 mg/d. Nausea in Pregnancy 75 mg PO qD

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Should be taken with food. Preferably taken w/ meals.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity. Patients receiving levodopa.

Precautions

Drug interaction with Levodopa.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Isoniazid, penicillamine and oral contraceptives may result in greater requirement in pyridoxine dose. Reduces the effects of levodopa, phenobarbitone, altretamine and phenytoin.

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride : Severe peripheral neuropathies (with long-term admin of large doses). Unstable gait, Paresthesias, Decrease sensation, Decreased folic acid

Mechanism of Action

Pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin which functions in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It is essential in Hb formation and GABA synthesis within the CNS. It also aids in the release of glycogen stored in the liver and muscles.

Note

Vita 6 60mg Tablet manufactured by Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. Vita 6 is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Vita 6 Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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