Swissmedic-approved patient information
Vitamin B6 Streuli®, tablets
Streuli Pharma AG
What is Vitamin B6 Streuli, tablets and when is it used?< /h2>
Vitamin B6 is an important component of certain enzymes, which mainly control the protein metabolism.
Like all vitamins, vitamin B6 cannot be produced by the body itself, but must be supplied from the outside, which is generally ensured by a balanced diet. In food, vitamin B6 is particularly abundant in yeast, grains, green vegetables, egg yolk and milk.
The Vitamin B6 Streuli tablets are used to supplement an insufficient intake of vitamins and to prevent and treat vitamin B6 deficiency diseases, such as when there is an increased need due to the intake of Contraceptives (the pill), insufficient intestinal absorption in the case of chronic diarrhea or taking drugs that weaken the effect of vitamin B6 (tuberculosis drugs, penicillamine, phenytoin, phenobarbital). Vitamin B6 deficiency symptoms are inflammation of the skin, inflammation of the tongue and oral mucosa. In severe cases, it can lead to nerve inflammation, anemia, brain cramps and changes in electrical brain waves.
When must Vitamin B6 Streuli, tablets not be used?
If you are a Parkinson's patient, you may take Vitamin B6 Do not take Streuli without first discussing this with your doctor, as vitamin B6 in doses that exceed the daily requirement many times over, restricts the effect of certain Parkinson's medicines .
The preparation should also not be taken if you have a known allergy to vitamin B6.
When is caution required when taking Vitamin B6 Streuli, tablets?
If the dose is taken daily for several months and the dose is exceeded, nerve damage can occur in rare cases.
Caution is required if certain drugs have to be taken, e.g. isoniazid, penicillamine, D-cycloserine, levodopa.
In such cases, talk to your doctor.
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 Vitamin B6 Streuli tablets be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Based on previous experience, there is no known risk for the child if used as directed. However, systematic scientific investigations have never been carried out. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.
How do you use Vitamin B6 Streuli, tablets?
Adults
The general rule is that the dosage is determined individually by the treating physician is to be specified.
Recommended daily doses to prevent or treat:
- Slight deficiency symptoms and to cover an increased need: ½-1 tablet of 40 mg daily
- Deficiency symptoms when taking the "pill": 1 tablet of 40 mg daily
- Deficiency symptoms when taking certain medicines (such as tuberculosis drugs or penicillamine): 40-300 mg daily
- pronounced clinical deficiency symptoms (such as peripheral neuritis): 120-200 mg daily
- severe Deficiency symptoms such as anemia or brain cramps: 40-300 mg daily.
Children
The dosage is determined individually by the attending physician or the attending physician doctor and is used for the following clinical pictures:
- Deficiency symptoms when taking certain medicines (such as tuberculosis drugs or penicillamine)
- Convulsions in newborns and infants due to vitamin B6 deficiency
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The Vitamin B6 Streuli tablets are taken whole with a little liquid during a meal. The tablets can also be crushed and added to food for small children and infants.
Stick to 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 Vitamin B6 Streuli, tablets have?
The following side effects can occur when taking Vitamin B6 Streuli:
The preparation can occasionally cause acne-like eczema or worsen existing acne.
Taking high doses of vitamin B6 (500 mg per day) for months or years can cause neurological disorders (numbness in fingers and toes).
If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
What else needs to be considered?
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Keep at room temperature (15-25°C) and out of the reach of children.
The tablets are suitable for division.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
What does Vitamin B6 Streuli, tablets contain?
The Vitamin B6 Streuli tablets contain 40 mg and 300 mg of vitamin B6.
Approval number
34173 (Swissmedic).
Where can you get Vitamin B6 Streuli, tablets? What packs are available?
In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.
40 mg tablets
Packs of 20 and 100 tablets (divisible).
Tablets of 300 mg
Packs of 20 and 100 tablets (divisible).
Authorization holder
Streuli Pharma AG, 8730 Uznach.
This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in September 2007.
