Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCI) is a prescription injection that is used to treat people who are low in Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is used to breakdown the proteins, carbohydrates and fats in the body. It may also be used by weight loss clinics for dieters to help with weight loss. Vitamin B6 is given as a shot into a muscle or vein. Vitamin B6 is also used to treat a certain type of anemia, which is a lack of red blood cells. Vitamin B6 combined with other B vitamins; help the body turn food into energy. Vitamin B6 is important to help maintain a healthy body and develop a healthy brain.
There are many health benefits of Vitamin B6 such as:
• Helps prevent cancer;
• Helps treat nausea during pregnancy;
• Improves mood and reduce symptoms of depression;
• Prevents clogged arteries and reduce heart disease risk;
• Prevents and treat anemia by aiding hemoglobin production;
• Promotes brain health and reduce Alzheimer’s risk;
• Promotes eye health and prevent eye diseases;
• Treats inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis;
• Treats symptoms of PMS
Manufacturer Information
Canadian Pharmacy King currently offers the brand Vitamin B6 Injection from Canada manufactured by Bioniche. There is no generic available for this medication. Vitamin B6 is available in the strength of 100 mg/ml/30 ml injection vial.
The common side effects of Pyridoxine may include decreased folic acid, decreased sensation, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, numbness and tingling, sensory nerve damage and sleepiness.
Pyridoxine can cause serious side effects if it’s taken in large doses for a long time. Inform your doctor right away if you have any of following unlikely but serious side effects such as:
• Drowsiness;
• Headache;
• Nausea;
• Numbness or tingling of arms or legs
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please call your doctor if you have any further concerns or questions.
You should use Vitamin B6 Injections if you are allergic to Pyridoxine or if you have any other allergies. Before you start using this medication, talk to your doctor about your medical history and about all the medications you take including OTC and herbal medication. This vitamin is safe to be used during pregnancy in recommended doses. This vitamin passes into breast milk and is considered to be safe during breast-feeding. There may be an interaction between Vitamin B6 and other medications such as altretamine, cisplatin and phenytoin.