
PYRITARD-B6
Composition: Doxylamine 20 mg + Pyridoxine 20 mg + Folic Acid 5 mg Tablets
PYRITARD-B6 Tablets
The combination of Doxylamine, Pyridoxine, and Folic Acid is often used to treat nausea and vomiting, particularly during pregnancy.
Here's a breakdown of the uses for each component:
Doxylamine:
Antihistamine: Helps to reduce nausea and vomiting by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance that can cause these symptoms.
Sedative: May also have a sedative effect, which can be helpful for nausea and vomiting that is associated with anxiety or stress.
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6):
Nausea reduction: May help reduce nausea and vomiting, especially when combined with doxylamine.
Other health benefits: Vitamin B6 is essential for many bodily functions, including the metabolism of amino acids and the production of red blood cells.
Folic Acid:
Neural tube defects: Helps prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses.
Red blood cell production: Essential for the production of red blood cells.
Common uses for this combination:
Morning sickness: Helps relieve nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Other forms of nausea and vomiting: May also be used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with other conditions, such as chemotherapy or motion sickness