Promethazine with Dextromethorphan and Vitabee 6

• Generic Name: dextromethorphan / promethazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Promethazine with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine with DM, Phenergan with Dextromethorphan, Promethazine DM

Dextromethorphan is a cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Promethazine is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.

The combination of dextromethorphan and promethazine used to treat cough, itching, runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes caused by colds or allergies.

Dextromethorphan will not treat a cough that is caused by smoking, asthma, or emphysema.

Promethazine with Dextromethorphan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pyridoxine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vitamin B6, Vitelle Nestrex, Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate

Vitamins are compounds that you must have for growth and health. They are needed in small amounts only and are usually available in the foods that you eat. Pyridoxine (vitamin B 6) is necessary for normal breakdown of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.

Some conditions may increase your need for pyridoxine. These include:

• Alcoholism
• Burns
• Diarrhea
• Dialysis
• Heart disease
• Intestinal problems
• Liver disease
• Overactive thyroid
• Stress, long-term illness, or serious injury
• Surgical removal of stomach

In addition, infants receiving unfortified formulas such as evaporated milk may need additional pyridoxine.

Increased need for pyridoxine should be determined by your health care professional.

Lack of pyridoxine may lead to anemia (weak blood), nerve damage, seizures, skin problems, and sores in the mouth. Your doctor may treat these problems by prescribing pyridoxine for you.

Claims that pyridoxine is effective for treatment of acne and other skin problems, alcohol intoxication, asthma, hemorrhoids, kidney stones, mental problems, migraine headaches, morning sickness, and menstrual problems, or to stimulate appetite or milk production have not been proven.

Injectable pyridoxine is given by or under the supervision of a health care professional. Other forms of pyridoxine are available without a prescription.