Australian approved name (AAN): Pyridoxal 5-phosphate monohydrate
Common names and synonyms: Vitamin B6
Molecula formula: C8H10NO6P.H2O
Molecular weight: 265.16
Conversions (% pyridoxine): 63.8
RDI for Vitamin B6 as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6months – 0.1mg/day (AI)
Infants 7-12 months – 0.3mg/day (AI)
Children -1-3 years – 0.5mg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 0.6mg/day
Children – 9-13 years – 1.0mg/day
Boys – 14–18 years – 1.3mg/day
Girls – 14–18 years – 1.2mg/day
Adults – 19 – 50 years – 1.3mg/day
Men – 51-70+ years – 1.7mg/day
Women – 51-70+ years – 1.5mg/day
Pregnancy – 1.9mg/day
Lactation – 2.0mg/day
Maximum daily dose: 200mg pyridoxine
Mandatory component: Pyridoxine
Warning and Restrictions: The percentage of pyridoxine from pyridoxal 5-phosphate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of pyridoxal 5-phosphate.
If the medicine contains more than 50 mg and no more than 200 mg of pyridoxine per maximum recommended daily dose the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:
VITB6SX – WARNING – Stop taking this medication if you experience tingling, burning or numbness and see your healthcare practitioner as soon as possible. [Contains vitamin B6].
When used as an active ingredient and the route of administration is oral or sublingual, the medicine requires the following warning statement on the medicine label:
VIT – Vitamins can only be of assistance if the dietary vitamin intake is inadequate. or Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: Merk Index