Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets
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The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Pyridoxine may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
What it is and what it is used for
for The active ingredient in Pyridoxine Tablets is pyridoxine hydrochloride, which is Vitamin B6.
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The name of your medicine is Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets. In the rest of this leaflet it is called Pyridoxine Tablets.
It is used to treat low levels of Vitamin B6 in the body and in the treatment of a condition called idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia where the red cells in the blood do not form properly. Pyridoxine can also be used to treat damage to the nerves (peripheral neuritis) caused by isoniazid, a drug used to treat tuberculosis.
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What you need to know before you take it
e Pyridoxine Tablets Do not take Pyridoxine Tablets if:
- you are allergic to pyridoxine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6). If the above statement applies to you, you should not take Pyridoxine Tablets. Talk to your doctor before taking Pyridoxine Tablets if:
- the patient is a child. Pyridoxine Tablets are not recommended for children. Other medicines and Pyridoxine Tablets Taking another medicine while you are taking Pyridoxine Tablets can affect how it or the other medicine works. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including those you may have bought yourself without a prescription. Please check with your doctor if you are taking any of the following (or any other medication):
- levodopa, a drug used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease
- isoniazid, used to treat tuberculosis
- oral contraceptives
- penicillamine, used to treat arthritis and other conditions. If you have any doubts about whether you should take this medicine then discuss matters with your doctor before taking it. Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
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Driving and using machines Pyridoxine Tablets do not affect the ability to drive or operate machinery.
How to take it
Pyridoxine Tablets Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Unless instructed differently, take your tablets with a glass of water. For the treatment of low levels of Vitamin B6 in the body The usual dose in adults is 50 to 150mg daily in divided doses.
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For the treatment of idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia The usual adult dose is 100 to 400mg daily in divided doses. For the treatment of nerve damage (peripheral neuritis) caused by isoniazid The usual adult dose is 50mg three times a day.
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Elderly If you are elderly you will require similar doses to those given above. 108691/1
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Children Pyridoxine Tablets are not recommended for use in children.
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If you stop taking Pyridoxine Tablets You should continue to take Pyridoxine Tablets for as long as your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your doctor first.
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If you forget to take Pyridoxine Tablets If you forget to take a dose, take another as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then do not take the missed dose at all. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
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If you take more Pyridoxine Tablets than you should If you accidentally take too many tablets contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. 4. Possible side effects Like all medicines this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
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If you take large doses of Pyridoxine Tablets for a long time you may develop problems with your nerves (peripheral neuritis). One of the symptoms of peripheral neuritis can be pins and needles.
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Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible
Possible side effects
not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
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By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store it
Pyridoxine Tablets Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
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Do not take this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister and carton after 'EXP'. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
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Pyridoxine Tablets should not be taken if they show signs of deterioration. Store below 25°C. Store in the original container or package in order to protect from light and moisture. Do not transfer the tablets to another container.
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Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Contents of the pack and other information
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What Pyridoxine Tablets contain The active substance is pyridoxine hydrochloride. Each tablet contains 50mg of the active substance. The other ingredients are: calcium hydrogen phosphate, maize starch, sodium lauryl sulphate, magnesium stearate and purified water. Contents of the pack Pyridoxine Tablets are available in strip packs of 28 tablets.
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Marketing Authorisation Holder: Wockhardt UK Ltd, Ash Road North, Wrexham, LL13 9UF, UK. Manufacturer: CP Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ash Road North, Wrexham, LL13 9UF, UK.
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Other formats: To listen to or request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge: 0800 198 5000 (UK Only)
Reference number
Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets
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This leaflet was last revised in 03/2023.
Frequently asked questions about Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets
How do I take Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets?
Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets comes as tablet containing 50mg. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets?
The active substance in Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets is pyridoxine.
Are there equivalent medicines to Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Pyridoxine hydrochloride 50 mg Film-coated Tablets. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: pyridoxine
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is used for isoniazid-induced peripheral neuritis, idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia and Vitamin B6 deficiency states.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
For isoniazid-induced peripheral neuritis
Adults: Treatment – 50mg three times daily Prophylaxis – Not suitable with this dosage form
Children: This presentation is not recommended
For idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia
Adults: 100 to 400mg daily in divided doses
Children: This presentation is not recommended
For deficiency states
Adults: 50 to 150mg daily in divided doses
Children: This presentation is not recommended
Elderly: Dosage requirements appear to be similar to those for young adults
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
If symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical advice. Do not exceed the stated dose.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
Many drugs may alter the metabolism or bioavailability of pyridoxine, including isoniazid, penicillamine and oral contraceptives, which may increase the requirements for pyridoxine. Pyridoxine hydrochloride may reduce the effect of levodopa, a drug used in the treatment of Parkinsons Disease unless a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor is also given.
4.6. Pregnancy and lactation
Data on exposed pregnancies indicate no adverse effects of pyridoxine in therapeutic doses on pregnancy or the health of the foetus or newborn child, or during lactation.Animal studies are insufficient with respect to effects on pregnancy, embryonal/foetal development, parturition or postnatal development. Caution should be exercised when prescribing to pregnant women.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
None known.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Long term administration of large doses of pyridoxine is associated with the development of severe peripheral neuritis. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
4.9. Overdose
a) Symptoms – None reportedb) Treatment – no treatment necessary.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Pyridoxine 50mg Tablets. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.