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Pyridoxine Contributions by FoundHealth

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Edited Pyridoxine Overview: Overview 14 years ago

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• If you have an allergy to pyridoxine or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

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• Pyridoxine is a dietary supplement.

• It protects the nerves from side effects of certain medicines.

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All forms:

• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.

Oral:

• Take this medicine with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

• A liquid (solution) is available if you cannot swallow pills. Shake well before use.

• Those who have feeding tubes can also use the liquid. Flush the feeding tube before and after medicine is given.

Injection:

• This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle, under the skin, or into a vein.

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• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

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• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

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• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from light.

• Protect capsules and tablets from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

• Store liquid (solution) in a refrigerator. Throw away any unused portion after 1 month.

• The injection will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.

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Edited Pyridoxine Overview: 14 years ago

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Modified: 2010-04-07 11:36:52.0

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• This medicine is used to promote proper growth and good health.

• This medicine is used to prevent and treat low vitamin B 6 stores.

• This medicine is used to prevent side effects from isoniazid.

• This medicine is used to treat isoniazid or cycloserine overdose.

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• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

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What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• If you have kidney disease, talk with healthcare provider.

• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are some possible side effects of this medicine?

• Headache.

• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.

Injection:

• Pain and irritation where the medicine goes into the body.

• Short-term discomfort after use.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Numbness or tingling of hands or feet.

• Any rash.

• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

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