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vitamin B6

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Fact box

Habit forming
No
Availability
Prescription (Rx)

Brand names

B-NatalFolbeeFolbicFolgardFoltabsMVC-FluorideNiva-FolPoly-Vi-SolSomnicin

Available as

35 MG/ML · Oral Solution60 MG · Chewable Tablet15 MG · Oral Tablet50 MG · Oral Capsule10 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet20 MG · Oral Tablet2.5 MG10 MG · Oral Tablet100 MG · Oral Tablet200 MG · Oral Tablet200 MG · Extended Release Oral Tablet25 MG · Oral Tablet250 MG · Oral Tablet500 MG · Oral Tablet3 MG · Oral Tablet5 MG · Oral Tablet0.8 MG · Oral Tablet1 MG · Oral Tablet150 MG · Oral Capsule0.5 MG · Oral Tablet2.2 MG · Oral Tablet2.5 MG · Oral Tablet40 MG/ML · Oral Solution50 MG · Oral Tablet

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

How to use / dosing
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Before, during and/or after pregnancy, one tablet daily, with a meal, or as directed by a licensed healthcare practitioner regardless of lactation status.

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.
Warnings & precautions
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.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

49 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

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.