Vitamin B1, B2 & B6

Vitamin B1, B2 & B6 Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Thiamine (Vitamin B1) forms thiamine pyrophosphate by combining with adenosine triphosphate; essential coenzyme in carbohydrate metabolism.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is required for energy utilisation from food. It is essential for normal tissue respiration. It is also necessary for the activation of pyridoxine and conversion of tryptophan to nicotinic acid.

Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble vitamin which functions in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It is essential in Hb formation and GABA synthesis within the CNS. It also aids in the release of glycogen stored in the liver and muscles.

Vitamin B1, B2 & B6
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Dosage
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Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
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Trade Name	Vitamin B1, B2 & B6
Generic	Vitamin B1, B2 + B6
Type
Therapeutic Class	Specific combined vitamin preparations, Vitamin-B preparations
Manufacturer
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Fertility, Lumbago sciatica, Neuralgia, Neuritis of pregnancy, Neuropathy, Optic neuritis, Peripheral neuritis, Peripheral neuropathy, Skin & nervous system, Trigeminal neuralgia, Vitamin B deficiencies

Dosage

Vitamin B1, B2 & B6 dosage

Adult: 1 ampoule (2 ml) given via SC, IM or IV routes daily or can be given 1 ampoule 2-3 times a week.

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated.

Precaution

Drug interaction with levodopa.

Interaction

Pyridoxine: Isoniazid, penicillamine and oral contraceptives may result in greater requirement in pyridoxine dose. Reduces the effects of levodopa, phenobarbitone, altretamine and phenytoin.

Riboflavin: Rate and extent of absorption may be affected by propantheline bromide.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category X. Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.