VITAMIN B6 HEVERT tablets, 200 pcs

Instructions for use of Vitamin B6 Hevert tablets

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Active ingredient and areas of application

Vitamin B6 Hevert tablets contain the active ingredient pyridoxine hydrochloride, which is also known as vitamin B6.This vitamin plays an important role in numerous metabolic processes in the body.

The tablets are used to treat various diseases caused by a deficiency of vitamin B6.These include:

In adults:

The treatment of peripheral neuropathy caused by taking certain medicines.These medicines can lower vitamin B6 levels in the body.Examples of such drugs are isoniazid, D-penicillamine and cycloserine.

The treatment of pyridoxine-dependent disorders.These are rare metabolic disorders that are caused by a deficiency of vitamin B6.Examples of such disorders are primary hyperoxaluria type I, homocystinuria, cystathioninuria, xanthurenic aciduria and certain hematopoietic disorders such as sideroblastic anemia and hypochromic microcytic anemia.

For children:

The treatment of peripheral neuropathy caused by taking certain medicines.These medicines can lower vitamin B6 levels in the body.Examples of such drugs are isoniazid, D-penicillamine and cycloserine.

Maintenance treatment after vitamin B6 deficiency-related convulsions in newborns and infants.

The treatment of pyridoxine-dependent disorders in children over 1 year of age.These are rare metabolic disorders that are caused by a deficiency of vitamin B6.Examples of such disorders are primary hyperoxaluria type I, homocystinuria, cystathioninuria, xanthurenic aciduria and certain hematopoietic disorders such as sideroblastic anemia and hypochromic microcytic anemia.

Dosage and application

The dosage of Vitamin B6 Hevert tablets depends on the respective illness and is determined individually by the treating doctor.

In adults:

To treat peripheral neuropathy caused by taking certain medications, 50 mg to 300 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride per day is usually recommended.One tablet contains 100 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride.

For the treatment of pyridoxine-dependent disorders, 10 mg to 250 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride per day is usually recommended.In individual cases, higher doses of up to 600 mg per day may be necessary.One tablet contains 100 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride.

For children:

To treat peripheral neuropathy caused by taking certain medications, 50 mg to 200 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride per day is usually recommended.One tablet contains 100 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride.

For maintenance therapy after convulsions caused by vitamin B6 deficiency in newborns and infants, 2 mg to 200 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride per day is usually recommended.The need can increase depending on age and any other illnesses.One tablet contains 100 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride.

For the treatment of pyridoxine-dependent disorders in children over 1 year of age, 10 mg to 250 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride per day is usually recommended.In the first year of life, lower doses of 2 mg to 15 mg per day may be sufficient.One tablet contains 100 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride.

Note: To treat simple vitamin B6 deficiencies, 25 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride per day is sufficient.

The tablets are swallowed whole with sufficient liquid.The duration of use depends on the type and severity of the underlying disease and should be determined in consultation with the treating doctor.

Composition

One tablet of Vitamin B6 Hevert contains:

Active ingredient: Pyridoxine hydrochloride 100 mg, equivalent to 82 mg pyridoxine (vitamin B6)

Other ingredients: calcium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (Ph. Eur.), corn starch, highly dispersed silicon dioxide.

Storage instructions

The medicine should no longer be used after the expiry date stated on the container and outer carton.The blister pack should be stored in the outer carton.Medicines should always be kept away from children.

More information

If you have any further questions about using the medicine, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.