Information About :: B6 or Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine is vitamin B6. Vitamins occur naturally in foods such as meat, poultry, nuts, whole grains, bananas, and avocados. Vitamin B6 is important for many processes in the body. Pyridoxine is used to treat or prevent vitamin B6 deficiency. It is also used to treat a certain type of anemia (lack of red blood cells). Pyridoxine injection is also used to treat some types of seizure in babies.

Vitamin B6 plays an important role in mood regulation.

This is partly because this vitamin is necessary for creating neurotransmitters that regulate emotions, including serotonin, dopamine and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is one of eight B vitamins that your body needs to stay healthy. This nutrient is an essential part of nearly 200 chemical reactions in your body, and it’s necessary for processes like brain development and transporting oxygen through your bloodstream. Vitamin B6 also helps you maintain a healthy nervous and immune system.

Methylcobalamin (vitamin B12)

Generic name: methylcobalamin (vitamin B12) oral/injection [ METH-il-koe-BAL-a-min ] Brand names: Methyl B-12, Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin Dosage forms: injectable solution (1 mg/mL; 10 mg/mL; 5 mg/mL); oral capsule (2000 mcg); oral lozenge (1 mg; 500 mcg); oral tablet, disintegrating (1 mg); sublingual tablet (5000 mcg) Drug class: Vitamins

methylcobalamin  OR mecobalamin are interchangeable. The extended version of mecobalamin is methylcobalamin. Vitamin B 12 What is methylcobalamin? Methylcobalamin is used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency. Vitamin B12 is important for the brain and nerves, and for the production of red blood cells.

Methylcobalamin is sometimes used in people with pernicious anemia, diabetes, and other conditions.

What is mecobalamin used to treat?

Methylcobalamin (MeCbl), the activated form of vitamin B12, has been used to treat some nutritional diseases and other diseases in clinic, such as Alzheimer's disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Can we take Mecobalamin daily?

Can I take methylcobalamin daily? Methylcobalamin is a naturally occurring form of vitamin B12. It is a kind of vitamin supplement. For best bioavailability and absorption of methylcobalamin, a daily dose is recommended to make it more beneficial or effective, but consult your doctor. Mecobalamin is an active form of vitamin B12 that has been suggested to be beneficial in improving nerve conduction and neuropathic pain symptoms. Vitamin B-12 is present in some foods and helps with proper nerve function and red blood cell production. People who don't get enough vitamin B-12 may have a higher risk of neuropathy and other nervous system (neurological) problems.

Common side effects of methylcobalamin may include:

• nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
• loss of appetite; or
• headache.

Information about :: Vitamin D

Vitamin D (ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3, alfacalcidol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps your body absorb calcium and phosphorus.

Having the right amount of vitamin D, calcium, and phosphorus is important for building and keeping strong bones. Vitamin D is used to treat and prevent bone disorders (such as rickets, osteomalacia).

How should this medicine be used?

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) comes as a capsule, gel capsule, chewable gel (gummy), tablet, and liquid drops to take by mouth. It is usually taken once or twice daily depending on the preparation, your age, and your medical condition(s). Cholecalciferol is available without a prescription, but your doctor may prescribe cholecalciferol to treat certain conditions. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking a cholecalciferol (vitamin D) supplement.

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

When cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is used to treat and prevent bone diseases, you should eat and drink of foods and drinks that are rich in calcium. If you find it difficult to eat enough calcium-rich foods, tell your doctor. In that case, your doctor can prescribe or recommend a calcium supplement.

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) may cause side effects

• loss of appetite
• weight loss
• nausea
• vomiting
• constipation