Mac-B6

Mac-B6 Syrup should be taken as directed by the treating doctor. Always dilute the dosage recommended by your doctor with one glass of water, before taking it.

Mac-B6 Syrup should not be taken by people who suffer from high potassium levels (hyperkalemia) as it may lead to rise of potassium to even higher levels that can cause a cardiac arrest. Such people include those with chronic renal failure, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, acute dehydration, those who do strenuous exercise, or suffer from adrenal insufficiency, extensive tissue breakdown, or those taking potassium-sparing agents (such as triamterene, spironolactone or amiloride). People with delayed gastric emptying, esophageal compression, intestinal obstruction or stricture, or those taking anticholinergic medications should also refrain from taking Mac-B6 Syrup. People who have peptic ulcer disease, active urinary tract infection, or renal insufficiency (glomerular filtration rate of less than 0.7 ml/kg/min) should also not take Mac-B6 Syrup. If you have any further doubts, please consult your doctor.

There is no clarity on the use of Mac-B6 Syrup in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive, consult your doctor before taking Mac-B6 Syrup. You may take it only if prescribed by your doctor.

Yes, certain foods containing high levels of potassium such as almonds, apricots, bananas, beans (lima, pinto, white), cantaloupe, carrot juice (canned), figs, grapefruit juice, halibut, milk, oat bran, potato (with skin), salmon, spinach, etc., must be avoided while taking Mac-B6 Syrup. It is advised to consult a dietitian, to get a diet that suits your body requirements.

Before starting treatment with Mac-B6 Syrup, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney, stomach or heart-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Medicines containing containing potassium or those that raise potassium levels such as potassium-sparing diuretics, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs such as irbesartan, valsartan, losartan and candesartan), Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors such as captopril, enalapril, lisinopril), Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen), certain nutritional supplements, etc., must be stopped before starting treatment with Mac-B6 Syrup. Let your doctor know if you are taking any medicines or supplements before taking Mac-B6 Syrup.