B6 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking B6 100 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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B6 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for morning sickness in pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (pms), preventing or treating b6 deficiency.Based on those ingredients, 210 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Vitamin B6. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of B6 100 mg by Douglas Laboratories
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: vitamin B6 (also called pyridoxine) at 100 mg per tablet. The rest is inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, vegetable stearate, and silica — which are common tablet binders and fillers.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Vitamin B6 at this dose is effective for sideroblastic anemia (a blood disorder) and B6 deficiency itself. It's likely effective for lowering high homocysteine levels (a heart risk factor) and possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting — though if you're pregnant and considering it, talk to your doctor first.
For other uses, the evidence in our data isn't established.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Vitamin B6 is generally well tolerated at doses under 100 mg daily. The most common side effects are mild — abdominal pain, headache, heartburn, nausea, and loss of appetite — and allergic reactions are rare.
The main caution is with high doses over time: very high intakes (1,000 mg daily or more, or cumulative totals of 1,000 grams or higher) can damage nerves (sensory neuropathy), though nerve damage can occur at lower doses too. Standard dietary amounts and the recommended supplement dose are considered fine, but don't exceed high doses unless a clinician advises it.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this B6 supplement, double-check with your pharmacist if you're on seizure medications (phenytoin or phenobarbital), blood pressure medications, amiodarone (a heart rhythm drug), or levodopa without carbidopa. These have documented Moderate or Minor interactions with vitamin B6.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
B6 at 100 mg is a straightforward supplement for B6 deficiency and some blood disorders, and it's well tolerated at this dose. If you take seizure medications, blood pressure drugs, amiodarone, or levodopa alone, check with us first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about B6 100 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 310539379431 |
| Net contents | 250 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 244596 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for B6 100 mg by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 100 mg | 5882% |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 tablet daily or as directed by your health professional. This product is best taken with meals.
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, have any health condition or taking any medication, consult your health professional before using this product.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Formulation
Gluten-free, Non-GMO
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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B6 100 mg by Douglas Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in B6 100 mg by Douglas Laboratories
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container250 Amounts shown are per serving.
Vitamin B6
Interacts with210 drugs
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for metabolism, brain function, and making red blood cells. It is b...
Vitamin B6 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Vegetable Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
B6 100 mg by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Douglas Laboratories B6 100 mg contains vitamin B6, which has documented interactions with several medication types.
The most serious concern is with seizure medications — high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce how well phenytoin (Dilantin) and phenobarbital (Luminal) work in your body, possibly by speeding up how your liver breaks them down. If you take either of these, avoid high doses of B6.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Vitamin B6 also has Moderate interactions with antihypertensive drugs (blood pressure medications) — it may add to their effect and lower your blood pressure further — and with amiodarone (Cordarone), a heart rhythm medication, where B6 might worsen sun sensitivity. There's a Minor interaction with levodopa (Sinemet for Parkinson's), but only if you take levodopa alone; the interaction doesn't occur if you're on the combination product that includes carbidopa.
Altogether, these interactions span 208 individual medications. Check your exact prescriptions with the search tool on this page before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in B6 100 mg interact with 210 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in B6 100 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin B6
Benserazide, LevodopaMadopar, Prolopa
How Benserazide, Levodopa interacts with B6 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Levodopa Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Benserazide, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, LevodopaDhivy, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
How Carbidopa, Levodopa interacts with B6 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Levodopa Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Carbidopa, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, Levodopa, EntacaponeStalevo
How Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interacts with B6 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Levodopa Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interactionLevodopaInbrija, Larodopa
How Levodopa interacts with B6 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Levodopa Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Levodopa interactionLevodopa, CarbidopaDuodopa
How Levodopa, Carbidopa interacts with B6 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Vitamin B6Levodopa Minor
Interaction Summary
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Read the full Vitamin B6 + Levodopa, Carbidopa interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in B6 100 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Vitamin B6
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Theoretically, vitamin B6 might increase the photosensitivity caused by amiodarone.
Despite initial case reports suggesting that pyridoxine may have a protective effect against amiodarone-induced photosensitivity, preliminary clinical research suggests that pyridoxine may actually exacerbate this adverse effect.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, vitamin B6 may have additive effects when used with antihypertensive drugs.
Research in hypertensive rats shows that vitamin B6 can decrease systolic blood pressure. Similarly, clinical research in patients with hypertension shows that taking high doses of vitamin B6 may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure, possibly by reducing plasma levels of epinephrine and norepinephrine.
Phenobarbital (Luminal)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenobarbital.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenobarbital, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenobarbital to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
High doses of vitamin B6 may reduce the levels and clinical effects of phenytoin.
Preliminary clinical evidence suggests that vitamin B6 200 mg daily can reduce plasma levels of phenytoin, possibly by increasing metabolism. It is not known whether lower doses have any effect. Advise people taking phenytoin to avoid high doses of vitamin B6.
Levodopa
Vitamin B6 may increase the metabolism of levodopa when taken alone, but not when taken in conjunction with carbidopa.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) enhances the metabolism of levodopa, reducing its clinical effects. However, this interaction does not occur when carbidopa is used concurrently with levodopa (Sinemet). Therefore, it is not likely to be a problem in most people.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for B6 100 mg, from the product label.
Douglas Laboratories
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- Douglas Laboratories
- Street Address
- 600 Boyce Road
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Phone Number
- 1.800.245.4440
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
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The Full Monographs Behind B6 100 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
B6 100 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 32 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Vitamin B6 32 references
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