Drug Reference
Pyridoxine
Other plain vitamin preparations
Rx only
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Other plain vitamin preparations
- Action class
- Vitamin B6 Analog
- Chemical class
- Vitamin B 6
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Prescription (Rx)
Brand names
Animi-3 with Vitamin DBeelithBonjestaConcept OBDialyvite 800Dialyvite 800 with IronDialyvite 800 with ZincDiclegisEldertonicEllis TonicEncora AM TabletEncora PM TabletFolbecalFolgard OSHemocyte PlusInfuviteInfuvite PediatricIrospan TabletLactocalMelatonexMulti-DelynNicAzelRena-ViteTandem PlusVita-RespaVitafol-One
Available as
30 UNT · Oral Capsule1.3 MG/ML200 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet1.5 MG · Oral Tablet10.8 MG/ML · Oral Solution120 MG · Oral Tablet25 MG · Oral Tablet100 MG · Oral Tablet0.2 MG/ML · Oral Solution45 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet30 MG · Oral Capsule25 MG · Oral Capsule5 MG · Oral Tablet2.2 MG · Oral Tablet2.5 MG · Oral Tablet1000 UNT · Oral Capsule2.5 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet30 UNT · Oral Tablet1 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution1.4 UNT/ML · Injectable Solution10 MG/ML · Injectable Solution5 MG/ML · Injectable Solution210 MG · Oral Capsule10 MG · Oral Capsule
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
⚠ Boxed warning
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.
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Uses
INDICATIONS: PNV-DHA is a multivitamin/multimineral fatty acid dietary supplement indicated for use in improving the nutritional status of women throughout pregnancy and in the postnatal period for both lactating and nonlactating mothers.
How to use / dosing
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Before, during and/or after pregnancy, one softgel daily or as directed by a physician.
Side effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS: Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS: PNV-DHA is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- PRENATE RESTORE (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, FOLIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, CALCIUM, IRON, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, LACTIC ACID AND DOCONEXENT) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- NUTRICHEW (.BETA.-CAROTENE, ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM ASCORBATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, NIACINAMIDE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, CYANOCOBALAMIN, AND FERROUS FUMARATE) TABLET, CHEWABLE [BLUE HERON PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE MINI (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, IRON, POTASSIUM IODIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, DOCONEXENT AND LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE DHA (ASCORBIC ACID, CHOLECALCIFEROL, .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE, DL-, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE CALCIUM, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, CALCIUM FORMATE, FERROUS ASPARTO GLYCINATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE AND DOCONEXENT) CAPSULE, GELATIN COATED [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
- PRENATE CHEWABLE (CALCIUM CARBONATE, CHOLECALCIFEROL, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, BORON, FOLIC ACID, LEVOMEFOLATE GLUCOSAMINE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN, BIOTIN AND BLUEBERRY) TABLET, CHEWABLE [AVION PHARMACEUTICALS, LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.