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Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Powder Category: Vitamin
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Vitamin B6 Powder 50 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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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: vitamin B6 (also called pyridoxine). At 50 mg per serving, this is a straightforward B6 supplement with no other active ingredients or fillers listed.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Vitamin B6's overall clinical evidence instead.

Strong

Strong clinical evidence supports Vitamin B6 for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Sideroblastic anemia — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Vitamin B6 deficiency — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy — rated "Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Hyperhomocysteinemia — rated "Likely Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinemia — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Vitamin B6 is effective for treating sideroblastic anemia (a type of anemia caused by problems with red blood cell production) and for correcting vitamin B6 deficiency itself. It's also effective for pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, a rare seizure condition.

The evidence is likely effective for lowering high homocysteine levels (a marker linked to heart health), and possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting — though that should only be used under a doctor's guidance.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin B6

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Vitamin B6 is generally well tolerated at doses below 100 mg daily. At this dose (50 mg), you're in the safer range.

Common side effects at any dose include abdominal pain, headache, heartburn, nausea, and loss of appetite — mostly mild. The main safety concern is with high doses over time.

Very high doses (especially over 1,000 mg daily or a lifetime total of 1,000 grams or more) can damage nerves, causing numbness and tingling (sensory neuropathy), though this can happen at lower doses too in some people. Standard supplement amounts and food sources are considered safe, but avoid high-dose supplementation unless a clinician recommends it.

If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, data on this ingredient's safety in pregnancy isn't on file — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Vitamin B6

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Vitamin B6.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: Parkinson's medications.
  • For scale: 210 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before taking this if you're on blood pressure-lowering drugs (antihypertensive medications), the heart rhythm medication amiodarone, seizure medications like phenobarbital or phenytoin, or levodopa for Parkinson's. All of these have documented Moderate interactions at higher doses except for levodopa, which has a Minor interaction when taken alone.

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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.

Vitamin B6 at 50 mg is a reasonable dose for correcting deficiency or supporting certain health conditions, and it's well tolerated at this level. If you take blood pressure medication, seizure medication (phenobarbital or phenytoin), amiodarone, or levodopa, check with your pharmacist before starting — high-dose B6 can interfere with these drugs.

Otherwise, run your medications through the interaction checker on this page.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 24, 2025.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000HMD2OX
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 17.6 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 330395
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg by BulkSupplements.com, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
50 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
50 mg
Servings per container
10000
UPC/BARCODE
X000HMD2OX
IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin B650 mg2941%

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Label statements
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Formula

Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Powder 50 mg per serving

Pyridoxine HCl

Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 50 mg once daily, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale.

New

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool, dark place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

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Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg by BulkSupplements.com

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size50 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container10000 Amounts shown are per serving.

Vitamin B6

Interacts with
210 drugs
50 mg per serving Form: Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

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 & interactions
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Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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205 Moderate 5 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Vitamin B6 210

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg interact with 210 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Vitamin B6

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Vitamin B6 Powder 50 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 B65 drug types · 210 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
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Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
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Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg has a known interaction with 210 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is 50 mg of vitamin B6 safe to take daily?
Yes — 50 mg is well within the safe range. Vitamin B6 is well tolerated at doses below 100 mg daily. The nerve damage risk (sensory neuropathy) comes from much higher doses, typically over 1,000 mg daily or very high lifetime totals.
Can I use this for pregnancy nausea?
Vitamin B6 is possibly effective for pregnancy-related nausea, but only take it under a doctor's guidance if you're pregnant. There isn't enough data on file for us to know whether this specific supplement is safe in pregnancy — your doctor needs to evaluate your situation and dosing.
What is vitamin B6 actually for?
Vitamin B6 is effective at treating vitamin B6 deficiency and a type of anemia called sideroblastic anemia. It's also used for pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy and helps lower homocysteine levels, which is linked to heart health.
Can high doses of B6 cause nerve damage?
Yes. Very high doses (1,000 mg daily or more, or over 1,000 grams total lifetime) can cause sensory neuropathy — numbness, tingling, and nerve damage. This can occasionally happen at lower doses too, though it's rare. Stick to recommended amounts unless a doctor advises otherwise.
Are there any common side effects I should know about?
At this dose, side effects are rare, but some people report mild headache, nausea, heartburn, or stomach pain. These are not serious, but if they bother you, let your pharmacist know.

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The Full Monographs Behind Vitamin B6 Powder 50 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

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Vitamin B6

Interacts with 210 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 best known for helping with pregnancy-rel...

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Sources & How We Checked

Vitamin B6 Powder 50 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.

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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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