Ridoxine Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Pronounced: (pirr-ih-DOX-een)
Ridoxine Oral Uses
Pyridoxine is a vitamin that helps keep nerves, skin, red blood cells, and mucous membranes healthy. Most people who have a normal diet do not need extra pyridoxine (vitamin B6). However, vitamin B6 is used to treat or prevent a lack of body vitamin B6, to treat a certain blood problem (sideroblastic anemia), to prevent a certain nerve problem (peripheral neuropathy) caused by certain drugs (e.g., isoniazid, penicillamine), to prevent seizures from a certain medication (cycloserine), or to treat seizures in newborn infants who are not responsive to the usual medications.
How To Use Ridoxine Oral
If you are taking the over-the-counter product, read all directions on the product package before taking this medication. If you have any questions, consult your pharmacist. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, take it as directed.
Take this vitamin by mouth, usually once daily or exactly as directed by your doctor.
If you are using sustained-release tablets or capsules, swallow the medication whole. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablets or capsules. Doing so can destroy the long action of the drug and may increase side effects.
Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Use this vitamin regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day.
Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
