Pyridoxine — brands & medicines in Pakistan
Pakistan mein Pyridoxine ke 3 brands available hain. Drug class: Vitamin B complex + Vitamin C supplement. Neeche se koi bhi brand select karein aur uses, dosage, side effects aur price dekhein.
Quick Answer
Pyridoxine is a vitamin b complex + vitamin c supplement used in Pakistan for Prevention and treatment of vitamin B complex deficiency, Support for nerve health and energy metabolism, General nutritional supplementation for adults. Available as 3 brands. Some brands are over-the-counter; others require a prescription. Always confirm dose with a doctor or pharmacist.
What is Pyridoxine?
Pyridoxine is a vitamin b complex + vitamin c supplement used in Pakistan for a range of medical conditions. Doctors and pharmacists in Pakistan recognize Pyridoxine under multiple brand names — currently 3 listed on PakVita (1 capsule, 2 tablets). The information below is a synthesis from DRAP-registered medicine entries, BNF, and WHO Essential Medicines references.
Common indications
- Prevention and treatment of vitamin B complex deficiency
- Support for nerve health and energy metabolism
- General nutritional supplementation for adults
- Morning sickness during pregnancy
- Vomiting in pregnancy
- Hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness)
- High blood pressure (BP high hona)
- Heart failure support (dil kamzor hona)
Indication and dose vary by medical condition, age, weight, and other factors. Always confirm with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Typical dosage
1 capsule daily or as directed by your doctor
This is a general adult guidance pattern based on the manufacturer's label for one of the Pyridoxine brands listed below. Children, elderly patients, pregnant women, and people with kidney or liver impairment usually need different dosing — confirm with your doctor.
Side effects
Common (usually mild)
- Mild stomach upset (rare at standard doses)
- Nausea (uncommon)
- Yellow discoloration of urine (normal — riboflavin effect)
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
Serious — stop and see a doctor
- Peripheral neuropathy with very high doses of pyridoxine (B6) over prolonged periods
- Allergic reaction in rare cases
- Kidney stones at very high Vitamin C doses (rare)
- Breathing issue
Important warnings
- Don't use Becosules Capsule if you are allergic to any B vitamin or Vitamin C in the formulation
- Do not exceed the recommended dose without medical advice
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Don't use Envepe Tablet if you: Are allergic to Doxylamine or Pyridoxine
- Avoid using Vita 6 Tablet if you are allergic to pyridoxine
- Are allergic to vitamin B6.
Drug class
Supplements and VitaminsConditions treated
Pyridoxine brands in Pakistan (3)
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Becosules Capsule
B-complex vitamins + Vitamin C (thiamine 10mg, riboflavin 10mg, pyridoxine 3mg, cyanocobalamin 15mcg, niacinamide 100mg, calcium pantothenate 50mg, folic acid 1.5mg, Vitamin C 150mg)
Pfizer Pakistan
Open medicine page →Envepe Tablets
Doxylamine Succinate + Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
RG Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Open medicine page →Vita 6 Tablet
Pyridoxine
Le Mendoza Pharmaceutical (Pvt.) Ltd.
Open medicine page →Frequently asked questions
What is Pyridoxine used for in Pakistan?
Pyridoxine is commonly used for Prevention and treatment of vitamin B complex deficiency, Support for nerve health and energy metabolism, General nutritional supplementation for adults, Morning sickness during pregnancy, and other indications. It belongs to the vitamin b complex + vitamin c supplement drug class.
What is the typical dosage of Pyridoxine?
Typical adult dosing is described by manufacturers as: "1 capsule daily or as directed by your doctor". Always confirm dose, duration, and timing with a qualified doctor or pharmacist — dose depends on indication, weight, age, kidney/liver function, and other medications.
What are the common side effects of Pyridoxine?
Common side effects include Mild stomach upset (rare at standard doses), Nausea (uncommon), Yellow discoloration of urine (normal — riboflavin effect), Dizziness, Dry mouth, Headache. Most are mild and resolve as the body adjusts. Stop the medicine and contact a doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or include allergic symptoms (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty).
When should I stop Pyridoxine and see a doctor?
Stop Pyridoxine and seek urgent medical care if you experience: Peripheral neuropathy with very high doses of pyridoxine (B6) over prolonged periods; Allergic reaction in rare cases; Kidney stones at very high Vitamin C doses (rare); Breathing issue. These are serious signs that need immediate attention.
Is Pyridoxine available without a prescription in Pakistan?
Some brands are over-the-counter; others require a prescription.
What brands of Pyridoxine are available in Pakistan?
3 brands of Pyridoxine are listed on PakVita: 1 capsule, 2 tablets. Browse the brand list below and click any name for prices, dosage, and full information.
Sources
- DRAP Registered Drug Products Database — Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
- British National Formulary (BNF) — BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. — World Health Organization