Vitamin B1 is found in many foods including yeast, cereal grains, beans, nuts, and
meat. It is often used in combination with other B vitamins, and found in many
vitamin B complex products.
It is used for the treatment and prevention of vitamin B1 deficiency. It is also used to
treat Beriberi and Wernicke's encephalopathy.
Allergic reaction
Skin irritation
Cough
Decreased blood pressure
Difficulty in swallowing
Breathlessness
Facial swelling
Increased sweating
Vitamin B1 is LIKELY SAFE for pregnant or breast-feeding women if taken in proper
quantity.
Alcoholics and people with cirrhosis often have low levels of Vitamin B1. Nerve pain
in alcoholism can be worsened by Vitamin B1 deficiency. These people might
require Vitamin B1 supplements.
People undergoing hemodialysis treatments might have low levels of Vitamin B1.
People with heart failure might have low levels of Vitamin B1.
People that are critically ill such as those that had surgery might have low levels of
Vitamin B1.
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water so the body cannot store them.Vitamin B6 is a group of related compounds. It is necessary for maintaining important functions in the body such as glucose and amino acid metabolism, production of RBCs, proper functioning of the nervous system, etc
- Vitamin B6 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).
- This medicine injection is also used to treat some types of seizure in babies.
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) provides essential nutrients.
- Vitamin B6 helps the body to:
- Make antibodies. Antibodies are needed to fight many diseases.
- Maintain normal nerve function.
- Make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen in the red blood cells to the tissues. A vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a form of anemia.
- Break down proteins. The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need.
- Keep blood sugar (glucose) in normal ranges.
- Vitamin B6 is being studied in the prevention of hand-foot syndrome
- Clumsiness
- Numbness of hands or feet
- Unsteady walk
- Sleepiness
- Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
- Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary.
