Pyridoxine is available in Canada by prescription and over-the-counter.
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Known as
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Vitamin B6 |
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Uses
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Pyridoxine is used to treat convulsions in infants with pyridoxine deficiency. It also supplies the body with vitamin B6 supplements when it is deficient. |
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How to Use
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Pyridoxine must be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue without your doctor’s approval. |
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Side Effects
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Common reactions to pyridoxine include nausea, headaches and drowsiness. If used at high dosage for over a month, withdrawal symptoms may occur briefly. Peripheral nerve damage may result from prolonged high dosage. |
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Precautions
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If the body is already lacking this vitamin, it may also lack other essential nutrients. Maintain a balanced diet. Do not discontinue without your doctor’s advice. Inform your doctor if you have thyroid problems or an allergy to pyridoxine. |
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Interactions
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Inform your doctor if you are taking other anti-epileptic medications, oral contraceptives or if you are pregnant. |
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Missed Dose
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Take the medication as soon as you remember: do not double-dose. Resume your medication schedule. |
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Storage
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Store at room temperature, between 15°C and 30°C. |
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Form
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Tablets and injection |
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