What drug class is pyridoxine?

pyridoxine is classified as a Vitamin B 6.

Is there a generic version of pyridoxine?

Yes, generic versions of pyridoxine are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does pyridoxine work?

pyridoxine mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Pyridoxine

Also sold as: PNV-DHA, 24 HR calcium carbonate 200 MG / folic acid 1 MG / pyridoxine 75 MG / vitamin B12 0.012 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Folbecal], boron 1.5 MG / calcium carbonate 500 MG / cholecalciferol 300 UNT / folic acid 1.1 MG / magnesium oxide 100 MG / pyridoxine 12.5 MG / vitamin B12 0.25 MG Oral Tablet [Folgard OS], copper sulfate 0.8 MG / ferrous fumarate 324 MG / folic acid 1 MG / magnesium sulfate 6.9 MG / manganese sulfate 1.3 MG / niacinamide 30 MG / pantothenic acid 10 MG / pyridoxine 5 MG / riboflavin 6 MG / sodium ascorbate 200 MG / thiamine 10 MG / vitamin B12 0.015 MG / zinc sulfate 18.2 MG Oral Capsule [Hemocyte Plus], 24 HR calcium carbonate 200 MG / folic acid 1 MG / pyridoxine 75 MG / vitamin B12 0.012 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [FoliNatal Plus B], ascorbic acid 10.8 MG/ML / cholecalciferol 72 UNT/ML / dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate 2.7 UNT/ML / niacinamide 2.44 MG/ML / pyridoxine 0.189 MG/ML / riboflavin 0.216 MG/ML / thiamine hydrochloride 0.168 MG/ML / vitamin A 450 UNT/ML / vitamin B12 0.00081 MG/ML Oral Solution [Multi-Delyn], ascorbic acid 100 MG / biotin 0.3 MG / calcium pantothenate 0.3 MG / ferrous bisglycinate 65 MG / folic acid 1 MG / formic acid 155 MG / iron-dextran complex 65 MG / niacin 25 MG / pyridoxine hydrochloride 30 MG / riboflavin 5 MG / thiamine hydrochloride 5 MG / vitamin B12 0.01 MG Oral Tablet [Irospan Tablet], dexpanthenol 0.2 MG/ML / magnesium sulfate 0.0467 MG/ML / manganese sulfate 0.0467 MG/ML / niacinamide 0.467 MG/ML / pyridoxine 0.0467 MG/ML / riboflavin 0.04 MG/ML / thiamine 0.0333 MG/ML / vitamin B12 0.000133 MG/ML / zinc sulfate 0.333 MG/ML Oral Solution [Ellis Tonic], dexpanthenol 0.2 MG/ML / magnesium sulfate 0.0467 MG/ML / manganese sulfate 0.0467 MG/ML / niacinamide 0.467 MG/ML / pyridoxine 0.0467 MG/ML / riboflavin 0.04 MG/ML / thiamine 0.0333 MG/ML / vitamin B12 0.000133 MG/ML / zinc sulfate 0.333 MG/ML Oral Solution [Eldertonic], ascorbic acid 60 MG / biotin 0.3 MG / folic acid 0.8 MG / mecobalamin 0.006 MG / niacinamide 20 MG / pantothenate 10 MG / pyridoxine 10 MG / riboflavin 1.7 MG / thiamine 1.5 MG / zinc citrate 50 MG Oral Tablet [Dialyvite 800 with Zinc], ascorbic acid 100 MG / calcium carbonate 200 MG / cholecalciferol 0.01 MG / copper sulfate 2 MG / dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate 30 UNT / ferrous fumarate 65 MG / folic acid 1 MG / magnesium oxide 10 MG / niacinamide 20 MG / potassium iodide 0.15 MG / pyridoxine hydrochloride 5 MG / retinol acetate 4000 UNT / riboflavin 3.4 MG / thiamine mononitrate 3 MG / vitamin B12 0.012 MG / zinc sulfate 15 MG Oral Tablet [Lactocal], ascorbic acid 30 MG / cholecalciferol 1000 UNT / cuprous oxide 2 MG / folic acid 1 MG / magnesium oxide 20 MG / niacin 15 MG / polysaccharide iron complex 29 MG / potassium iodide 0.15 MG / pyridoxine hydrochloride 2.5 MG / riboflavin 1.8 MG / thiamine mononitrate 1.6 MG / vitamin A 1100 UNT / vitamin B12 0.012 MG / vitamin E 20 UNT / zinc oxide 25 MG Oral Capsule [Vitafol-One], azelaic acid 5 MG / cupric oxide 1.5 MG / folic acid 0.5 MG / niacinamide 600 MG / pyridoxine 5 MG / zinc oxide 10 MG Oral Tablet [NicAzel], cholecalciferol 1000 UNT / folic acid 1 MG / omega-3 acid ethyl esters (USP) 500 MG / phytosterols 200 MG / pyridoxine hydrochloride 12.5 MG / vitamin B12 0.5 MG Oral Capsule [Animi-3 with Vitamin D], melatonin 2.5 MG / pyridoxine hydrochloride 10 MG Extended Release Oral Tablet [Melatonex], alpha-tocopherol acetate 1 UNT/ML / ascorbic acid 20 MG/ML / biotin 0.006 MG/ML / cholecalciferol 20 UNT/ML / dexpanthenol 1.5 MG/ML / folic acid 0.06 MG/ML / niacinamide 4 MG/ML / pyridoxine hydrochloride 0.6 MG/ML / riboflavin 0.36 MG/ML / thiamine hydrochloride 0.6 MG/ML / vitamin A palmitate 330 UNT/ML / vitamin B12 0.0005 MG/ML / vitamin K1 0.015 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Infuvite], alpha-tocopherol acetate 1.4 UNT/ML / ascorbic acid 16 MG/ML / biotin 0.004 MG/ML / cholecalciferol 80 UNT/ML / dexpanthenol 1 MG/ML / folic acid 0.028 MG/ML / niacinamide 3.4 MG/ML / pyridoxine hydrochloride 0.2 MG/ML / riboflavin 0.28 MG/ML / thiamine hydrochloride 0.24 MG/ML / vitamin A palmitate 460 UNT/ML / vitamin B12 0.0002 MG/ML / vitamin K1 0.04 MG/ML Injectable Solution [Infuvite Pediatric], ascorbic acid 210 MG / biotin 0.3 MG / calcium pantothenate 7 MG / copper sulfate 0.8 MG / ferrous fumarate 130 MG / folic acid 1 MG / magnesium sulfate 6.9 MG / manganese sulfate 1.3 MG / niacin 20 MG / polysaccharide iron complex 92.4 MG / pyridoxine hydrochloride 25 MG / riboflavin 5 MG / thiamine mononitrate 5 MG / vitamin B12 0.01 MG / zinc sulfate 18.2 MG Oral Capsule [Concept OB], calcium pantothenate 10 MG / copper sulfate 0.8 MG / ferrous fumarate 162 MG / folic acid 1 MG / manganese sulfate 1.3 MG / niacinamide 30 MG / polysaccharide iron complex 115 MG / pyridoxine hydrochloride 5 MG / riboflavin 6 MG / sodium ascorbate 200 MG / thiamine mononitrate 10 MG / vitamin B12 0.015 MG / zinc sulfate 18.2 MG Oral Capsule [Tandem Plus], doxylamine succinate 10 MG / pyridoxine hydrochloride 10 MG Delayed Release Oral Tablet [Diclegis]

Vitamin B 6Prescription OnlyGeneric Available

INDICATIONS: PNV-DHA is a multivitamin/multimineral nutritional supplement indicated for use in the dietary management of patients with nutritional deficiencies or are in need of nutritional supplementation.

Drug Equivalents

Same Drug Class

Different molecule, same mechanism of action or pharmacologic class (RxClass). These are therapeutic alternatives, not interchangeable without physician guidance.

Class: Vitamin B 6

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Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Before, during and/or after pregnancy, one softgel daily or as directed by a physician.

Warnings & Precautions

WARNING: Ingestion of more than 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids (such as DHA) per day has been shown to have potential antithrombotic effects, including an increased bleeding time and International Normalized Ratio (INR). Administration of omega-3 fatty acids should be avoided in patients taking anticoagulants and in those known to have an inherited or acquired predisposition to bleeding.

Side Effects (Adverse Reactions)

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.