Pyridoxine
Pyridoxine is a widely used ingredient in cosmetics, personal care, and skincare formulations. Depending on its function, it may serve as a moisturizer, preservative, emulsifier, or active ingredient to enhance the overall effectiveness and performance of a product.
Pyridoxine (PN) is a form of vitamin B6 found commonly in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to treat and prevent pyridoxine deficiency, sideroblastic anaemia, pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, certain metabolic disorders, side effects or complications of isoniazid use, and certain types of mushroom poisoning. It is used by mouth or by injection.
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| Other names | vitamin B6, pyridoxol pyridoxine hydrochloride |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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| Routes of administration | By mouth, intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous |
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| Elimination half-life | several weeks (see #Metabolism for details) |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.000.548 |
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| Formula | C8H11NO3 |
| Molar mass | 169.180 g·mol−1 |
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| Melting point | 159 to 162 °C (318 to 324 °F) |
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It is usually well tolerated. Occasionally side effects include headache, numbness, and sleepiness. Normal doses are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pyridoxine is in the vitamin B family of vitamins. It is required by the body to metabolise amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Sources in the diet include meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, and grain.
