Some conditions may increase your need for pyridoxine. In addition, infants receiving unfortified formulas such as evaporated milk may need additional pyridoxine. Increased need for pyridoxine should be determined by your health care professional. Your doctor may treat these problems by prescribing pyridoxine for you. Claims that pyridoxine is effective for treatment of acne and other skin problems, alcohol intoxication, asthma, hemorrhoids, kidney stones, mental problems, migraine headaches, morning sickness, and menstrual problems, or to stimulate appetite or milk production have not been proven.
Injectable pyridoxine is given by or under the supervision of a health care professional.
Other forms of pyridoxine are available without a prescription. Follow carefully any diet program your health care professional may recommend. Pyridoxine is found in various foods, including meats, bananas, lima beans, egg yolks, peanuts, and whole-grain cereals. Pyridoxine is not lost from food during ordinary cooking, although some other forms of vitamin B 6 are. Vitamins alone will not take the place of a good diet and will not provide energy.