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