What is Pyridoxine: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Pyridoxine overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Rodex

Generic Names:

  • Vitamin B-6

Uses:

  • Treats low vitamin B-6 in your body.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Nutritive Agent, Antidote, Nutriceutical

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Pyridoxine used for?

What form(s) does Pyridoxine come in

  • Injectable

What are common Pyridoxine doses?

  • Vial 1ML of 100MG/ML

  • Tablet 50MG

  • Bottle 30 Tablets

  • Bottle 25GM of

  • Bottle 100GM of

  • Jar 25GM of

Common Pyridoxine prescriptions

  • Pyridoxine HCl
    100 tablets bottle

  • Pyridoxine HCl
    1000 tablets bottle

  • Pyridoxine HCl
    30 tablets bottle

  • Pyridoxine HCl
    1ml of 100mg/ml vial

How to take Pyridoxine

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins or as a shot into one of your muscles.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins or as a shot into one of your muscles.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

What to do if you miss a dose of Pyridoxine

  • Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Injection routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

Pyridoxine contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to pyridoxine.

Pyridoxine warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding because your dose of this medicine may need to be changed.

  • Numbness or tingling in your hands or legs.

Pyridoxine interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using levodopa.

Pyridoxine side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Numbness or tingling in your hands or legs.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Drowsiness.