Synonym(s)
Pyridoxine
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Vitamin B6 deficiency, e.g. in children who have been fed heavily heated milk powder Also after isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH), hydralazine.
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Growth disorders, acrodyny, microcytic hypochromic anaemia, convulsions. Rarely skin changes around eyes, nose, mouth similar to seborrhoeic eczema. Conjunctivitis, painful glossitis.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Substitution of vitamin B6 (e.g. vitamin B6-ratiopharm) 100-300 mg/day under control of the B6 level
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Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer