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Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's is used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder), seizures (fits), hereditary disorders like hyperoxaluria (excess oxalate levels in urine), and homocystinuria (accumulation of an amino acid called homocysteine in urine and blood). It contains Folic acid (vitamin B9) and Pyridoxine (vitamin B6), which provides essential nutrients to the body. It may cause side effects such as dryness in the mouth, drowsiness, constipation, sleepiness, and loss of appetite. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

FOLIC ACID-5MG + PYRIDOXINE-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fair Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's belongs to the class of 'multivitamins' primarily used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder), seizures (fits), hereditary disorders like hyperoxaluria (excess oxalate levels in urine), and homocystinuria (accumulation of an amino acid called homocysteine in urine and blood). 

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's contains Folic acid (vitamin B9) and Pyridoxine (vitamin B6). Folic acid helps in providing essential nutrients to the body. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) treats low levels of Vitamin B6, anaemia (low haemoglobin), and nerve damage (neuritis) caused by tuberculosis (TB), used for treating drugs like isoniazid. It works by increasing the level of vitamin B6 in the body, thereby treating nausea and vomiting.

Take Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's as recommended by your doctor. You may experience dryness in the mouth, drowsiness, constipation, sleepiness, and loss of appetite. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Let your doctor know if you are using any other medicines, including herbal products before starting Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's. If you are known to be allergic to Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's or its inactive components, please inform your doctor. B Vitamins like Pyridoxine are absorbed readily through oral administration. Please tell your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food) so that the dosage form may be changed to intravenous administration for better absorption of Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor before taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's if you have cancer or tumour. If you are a pregnant or breastfeeding mother, please consult your doctor before taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's.

Uses of Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's

Treatment of Nutritional deficiencies, Vitamin B6 deficiency.

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Directions for Use

• Take Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's with or without food or as advised by a doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure the safety.• Swallow the medicine as a whole with glass of water.• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's is used to treat nutritional deficiencies and contains Folic acid and Pyridoxine. Folic acid helps in providing essential nutrients to the body. It is used to prevent anaemia (lack of red blood cells) in adults, children and pregnancy. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a water-soluble vitamin that treats and prevents vitamin B6 deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder), seizures (fits), hereditary disorders like hyperoxaluria (excess oxalate levels in urine), and homocystinuria (accumulation of an amino acid called homocysteine in urine and blood). It also treats idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia (low haemoglobin), and nerve damage (peripheral neuritis) caused by tuberculosis (TB) treating drugs like isoniazid.

How Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's Works

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's contains Folic acid (vitamin B9) and Pyridoxine (vitamin B6). Folic acid helps in providing essential nutrients to the body. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) treats low levels of Vitamin B6, anaemia (low haemoglobin), and nerve damage (neuritis) caused by tuberculosis (TB), used for treating drugs like isoniazid. It works by increasing the level of vitamin B6 in the body, thereby treating nausea and vomiting.

Storage

Keep Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's out of the sight and reach of children.

What if I have taken an overdose of Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are using any other drugs, and herbal products before starting Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's or its inactive components. Please inform your doctor if you have malabsorption syndrome (difficulty absorbing nutrition from food). If you suffer from pernicious anaemia (a disorder preventing the absorption of vitamin B12) or could be suffering from a lack of vitamin B12. If you have a tumour. Care needs to be taken in patients with some tumours. Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's is excreted into the breast milk. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's as it could lead to increased sleepiness and dizziness.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Try Vitamin B complex food sources like milk, cheese, eggs, liver and kidney, chicken, red meat, tuna, mackerel, and salmon, shellfish, oysters, clams, dark green vegetables, such as spinach and kale, beets, avocados, and potatoes, whole grains, cereals, kidney beans, black beans and chickpea.

  • Include fruits like citrus, banana, and watermelon in your diet.

  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

  • Exercise regularly, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Avoid excess fatty foods.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

VITAMINS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's as it may increase dizziness and sleepiness.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or planning to conceive before taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's if you are breastfeeding as it may pass into breastmilk and cause harm the baby.

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Driving

Safe

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor before taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Unsafe

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's contains pyridoxine which is not recommended for children.

FAQs

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's is used to treat nutritional deficiencies due to various complications or long-term diseases. It is used to treat and prevent vitamin B6 deficiency, anaemia (lack of red blood cells), peripheral neuropathy (nerve disorder), seizures (fits), hereditary disorders like hyperoxaluria (excess oxalate levels in urine), and homocystinuria (accumulation of an amino acid called homocysteine in urine and blood).

Vitamin B6 deficiency occurs when your body lacks adequate Pyridoxine levels. You can overcome this deficiency by including food sources rich in Pyridoxine like milk, eggs, beef, pork, chicken or turkey, fish, peanuts, soya beans, wheat germ, oats, and bananas. If your Vitamin B6 levels are still low, your doctor may advise supplements.

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's. Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might stimulate saliva and prevent drying of the mouth.

Pyridoxine in Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's may interfere with laboratory tests like urine test for urobilinogen. Please make sure your doctor and the laboratory staff know that you take Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's before undergoing any blood and urine examinations.

Do not discontinue Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor as it might lead to recurring symptoms. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's for as long as recommended. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's.

If you forget to take a dose, take another as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then do not take the missed dose at all. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's needs are often satisfied by diet, therefore further supplements are not necessary. Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's is recommended only when you have a deficiency of folic acid. So, take the advice of your doctor before taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's.

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's is generally well-tolerated, but it can cause weight loss in some people rather than weight gain. However, if taken in excess along with a high-fat diet, there might be a risk of weight gain and fat accumulation. Therefore it's best to follow the prescribed dosage and maintain a balanced diet.

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's usually begins to work within a few hours of taking it. If you are taking it for iron deficiency anemia, you might start feeling better after a few weeks of consistent use. However, it may differ from one person to the other. Therefore, complete the full course of treatment as prescribed by your doctor.

Pregnant women should start taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's to reduce the risk of neural tube defects in their baby. Neural tube defects occur when the neural tube (which forms the baby's brain and spinal cord), does not close properly. This usually happens in the first few weeks of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows she's pregnant. By ensuring adequate folic acid levels before and during early pregnancy, the risk of these birth defects can be significantly reduced. However, take the advice of your doctor before taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's.

You are recommended to take the advice if your doctor if you are supposed to breastfeed while taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's. Your doctor will advise only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

You can take Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's in the morning or at night as advised by your doctor. But it's best to take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.

Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's is generally well-tolerated. However, some people may experience nausea (feeling sick) after taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's as a side effect. Take some rest, stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. If it persists or worsens, please consult your doctor.

The duration for taking Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's depends on the reason for which it is prescribed. If you are taking it to reduce the risk of neural tube defects during pregnancy, it is usually recommended to start taking it 4 weeks before conception and continue through the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. If you are taking it to reduce side effects of methotrexate, you may need to take it for as long as you are on methotrexate. Therefore, it’s important to follow your doctor's instructions and complete the full course of treatment for the best results.

The common side effects of Folnutra-B6 Tablet 10's are stomach upset, bloating, diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

A O R U,267,Pitampura Opposite Power House ,New Delhi-110088
Other Info - FOL1167

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:43 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6998.pdf
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1208.pdf
  3. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/folic-acid.html
  4. https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/pyridoxine.html

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