ALKASTON B6 SYP - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Symptoms of Overdosage
7 Common Side-Effects
8 Technical Classification
9 Available Alternatives
- 9.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

ALKASTON B6 SYP is a Schedule H drug.

ALKASTON B6 SYP is composed of: POTASSIUM CITRATE (1100 MG), MAGNESIUM CITRATE (375 MG), PYRIDOXINE (20 MG)

Pyridoxine is vitamin B6. Vitamins occur naturally in foods such as meat, poultry, nuts, whole grains, bananas, and avocados. Vitamin B6 is important for many processes in the body.Pyridoxine injection is also used to treat some types of seizure in babies.Pyridoxine taken by mouth (oral) is available without a prescription. Injectable pyridoxine must be given by a healthcare professional. It is important for the breakdown of protein, fats, and carbohydrates from foods.

Usage

PYRIDOXINE is generally used to treat: Vitamin B 6 Deficiency, Pediatric Febrile Seizures

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies show it as Safe

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Generally considered as Safe

How Do I Take It?

ALKASTON B6 SYP is generally taken With Food.

Precautions

You should not use pyridoxine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Follow all directions on your prescription label.
Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not Use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Follow your doctor’s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PYRIDOXINE over-dosage can result in: Hands Numbness, Feet Numbness

Common Side-Effects

PYRIDOXINE : Nausea, Head Headache, Drowsiness, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Body Burning Sensation, Tightness

Technical Classification

PYRIDOXINE is categorized as: VITAMINS / NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ALKASTON B6 SYP	INR 137 for 200 ML	POTASSIUM CITRATE 1100 MG, MAGNESIUM CITRATE 375 MG, PYRIDOXINE 20 MG
POTRATE MB6 SYP	INR 103.01 for 200ML SYRUP	POTASSIUM CITRATE 1100 MG, MAGNESIUM CITRATE 375 MG, PYRIDOXINE 20 MG