What is Itinerol B6 and when is it used ?

Itinerol B6 capsules contain active ingredients that prevent or stop nausea and vomiting. Its effects last 12-24 hours. Itinerol B6 is used against nausea and vomiting of various origins, namely:

• Motion sickness;
• Pregnancy vomiting (only with a doctor's prescription and when absolutely necessary);
• In children: ordinary, nervous and acetonemic vomiting (in children under 12 years old the capsules must not be used).

When must Itinerol B6 not be used?

In the event of hypersensitivity to one of the ingredients, especially to meclozine or vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).

When should you be careful when taking Itinerol B6?

If you have angle-closure glaucoma (glaucoma) or suffer from prostatic hypertrophy, please tell your doctor doctor before you take Itinerol B6.

Meclozine, one of the active ingredients of Itinerol B6, enhances the depressive effects of barbiturates, tranquilizers and alcohol. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) reduces the effect of levodopa (the active ingredient in certain medicines used to treat Parkinson's disease).

Automotive drivers and machine operators should take into account that the preparation may occasionally cause mild tiredness and therefore impair responsiveness, the ability to use tools or machines and the ability to drive.

Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally!

Can Itinerol B6 be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

During pregnancy, Itinerol B6 may only be taken with a doctor's prescription and if absolutely necessary.

If treatment with Itinerol B6 is necessary during breast-feeding, the child should be weaned.

How do you use Itinerol B6?

Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor:

Vomiting and nausea of ​​various origins, dose per 24 hours

Adults and adolescents from 12 years: 1 - 4 capsules.

Motion sickness (1 hour before departure), dose per 24 hours

Adults and adolescents from 12 years: 1 capsule.

Pregnancy vomiting

Only with a prescription: In the evening and if necessary in the morning: 1 - 2 capsules.

Do not exceed 4 capsules per 24 hours.

Follow the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Itinerol B6 have?

The following side effects can occur when taking Itinerol B6: Symptoms of tiredness cannot be ruled out, but are usually compensated for by the caffeine. Dry mouth, tachycardia, stomach problems and, rarely, blurred vision can also occur. Very rare: urticaria.

If you notice any side effects that are not described here, you should tell your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What else needs to be considered?

Itinerol B6 should be stored at room temperature (15 - 25 °C), dry and out of the reach of children.

The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container. Expired medicines should be returned to the pharmacy or drugstore.

Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Itinerol B₆ contain?

1 capsule contains the active ingredients 25 mg meclozine dihydrochloride, 25 mg pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) and 25 mg caffeine. It also contains 105 mg sucrose, the dyes yellow orange (E 110) and indigotine (E 132) and other additives.

Approval number

40770 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Itinerol B6? What packs are available?

Itinerol B6 is available in the following packs without a prescription from pharmacies and drugstores:

Box of 10 capsules.

There are also Itinerol B6 suppositories for adults and adolescents, children from 6 - 12 years and infants/children from 3 months - 6 years.

Authorization holder

VERFORA SA, Villars-sur-Glâne.

This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in April 2015.