Bécilan 250 mg / 5 ml Vitamin B6 Injectable Solution, Ampoules

What is Bécilan 250 mg/5 ml Solution for Injection?

Bécilan 250 mg/5 mlfrom DB Pharma is a vitamin B6 medication. The active ingredient is pyridoxine hydrochloride (250 mg per 5-ml ampoule).

This medication provides pyridoxine (vitamin B6) in the form of a solution for injection in ampoules.

Therapeutic Indications

This injectable medication is intended for adults only. It is recommended for:

• The management and treatment of vitamin B6 deficiency confirmed by medical diagnosis, when oral administration is not possible.

Dosage and Administration

• Usual Dosage: For adults only; the usual dose is 1 to 2 ampoules per day.
• Route of administration: Solution for injection (intramuscular [IM] or intravenous [IV], as prescribed).
• Duration of Treatment: For short-term use only. Do not exceed the recommended doses.

Precautions and Contraindications

• Contraindications: Never use in cases of known allergy or hypersensitivity to pyridoxine hydrochloride or any of the excipients, or in combination with levodopa (L-Dopa).
• Warning: This product contains sodium sulfite (an excipient known to cause reactions), which may cause allergic reactions or respiratory distress in sensitive individuals.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: It is best not to use this vitamin B6 medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding without medical advice.

Composition

• Active ingredient: Pyridoxine hydrochloride: 250 mg per 5-mL ampule of injectable solution.
• Inactive ingredients: Sodium metabisulfite (or sodium sulfite), water for injection.
• Excipient with known effects: Sodium sulfite (poses a risk of allergic reaction or bronchospasm).

Why use Bécilan 250 mg/5 mL as an injectable rather than as a tablet?

The Bécilan 250 mg/5 mL injectable solution is preferred in cases of severe vitamin B6 deficiency or when oral absorption is not possible (digestive disorders, malabsorption, nausea, or intolerance). Injectable administration (IV/IM) delivers pyridoxine hydrochloride directly to the body.

What is the exact composition of the Bécilan 250 mg/5 ml ampoule?

Each 5-ml injection vial contains 250 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) as the active ingredient. The excipients include water for injection and sodium sulfite, an excipient known to have an effect.

Can Bécilan 250 mg/5 mL be used in combination with other treatments, such as levodopa?

No, combining Bécilan 250 mg/5 ml with levodopa (L-Dopa) is contraindicated if levodopa is used alone, because vitamin B6 inhibits the activity of this anti-Parkinson’s medication. However, if levodopa is combined with a dopa decarboxylase inhibitor, this interaction does not occur.

How can I safely buy Bécilan 250 mg/5 ml online?

To buy Bécilan 250 mg/5 ml online, be sure to order from a French online pharmacy website approved by the National Order of Pharmacists and the ARS. Check for the official public health logo, which guarantees the traceability and authenticity of your medications.