Pyridoxine 40 mg 20 tablets

Pyridoxine is a vitamin found in certain foods, such as grains, beans, vegetables, liver, meat, and eggs. It can also be prepared in a laboratory. Pyridoxine is used to prevent and treat low pyridoxine levels (pyridoxine deficiency) and the anemia that can result from it. It is also beneficial for treating heart disease, high cholesterol levels, and reducing blood levels of homocysteine, a chemical linked to heart disease. It helps keep arteries open after angioplasty (angioplasty) to open blocked arteries. Oral: For vitamin B6 deficiency in adults: The usual dose is 2.5 to 25 mg daily for three weeks, then 1.5 to 2.5 mg daily as a preventative treatment. For vitamin B6 deficiency in women taking birth control pills: The dose is 25 to 30 mg daily. For symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS): The daily dose is 50 to 100 mg. Doses up to 500 mg daily have been used, but daily doses above 100 mg have no additional benefit and may increase the incidence of adverse side effects. For hereditary sideroblastic anemia: Initially, 200 to 600 mg daily is used, reducing to 30 to 50 mg daily after improvement. For kidney stones: 25 to 500 mg daily. For the treatment of tardive dyskinesia: 100 mg daily, gradually increasing to 400 mg daily in two divided doses. For the prevention of macular degeneration: 50 mg daily with vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 1000 mcg and folic acid 2500 mcg. For nausea during pregnancy: 10 to 25 mg of pyridoxine three or four times daily. Alternatively, 75 mg of extended-release pyridoxine with 12 mcg of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin), 1 mg of folic acid, and 200 mg of calcium (Prescription Pre ...