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Vitamin B6 Warning in Australia: Why the Line Moved to 10 mg
The vitamin B6 warning in Australia now applies to products above 10 mg a day. After more than 30 reports of suspected peripheral neuropathy, the TGA cut the threshold from 50 mg on March 1, 2023. SciatiEase holds 20 mg per serving, double that line, though it is sold under US rules.
Written by the SciatiEase label deskUpdated · 4 min read
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What is the vitamin B6 warning in Australia?
A required label warning on supplements with more than 10 mg of B6 a day.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration had received over 30 reports of suspected peripheral neuropathy linked to B6 products. After March 1, 2023, a warning is needed above 10 mg a day, down from 50 mg. The adult maximum per product is 100 mg (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy).
Symptoms include tingling, burning or numbness, usually in the hands or feet (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy).
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How did the B6 limit change?
The warning line fell by four fifths.
| Point | Rule |
|---|---|
| Warning threshold before March 1, 2023 (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy) | above 50 mg a day |
| Warning threshold after (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy) | above 10 mg a day |
| Maximum per product (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy) | 100 mg |
| SciatiEase, 4 capsules | 20 mg |
The TGA says symptoms can occur under 50 mg a day, especially with several products (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy).
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Would SciatiEase need an Australian warning?
At 20 mg per serving it is above the 10 mg line.
Two capsules hold 10 mg, exactly at the line, and four hold 20 mg. The brand is US-based and sells to the US, so Australian rules do not apply to its bottle, and we cannot say what the Australian regulator would decide.
- Europe's adult limit is 12 mg a day (NIH ODS, Vitamin B6)
- The US upper limit is 100 mg (NIH ODS, Vitamin B6)
- The panel's 20 mg sits between them
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What should you take from the Australian warning?
Count your B6 and watch for tingling.
Keep taking prescribed medicine and never change it because of a supplement. Check every label for pyridoxine and pyridoxal 5-phosphate (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy).
More in vitamin B6 toxicity neuropathy and P5P vs pyridoxine. The Supplement Facts page lists every amount.
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Australian B6 rules: specific questions
When did Australia lower the B6 warning threshold?
On March 1, 2023, from 50 mg to 10 mg a day (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy). The change followed over 30 reports of suspected peripheral neuropathy.
Does the Australian rule apply to US supplements?
No, the rule covers products supplied in Australia. We cite it as a safety signal, not as a US legal limit.
What are the symptoms the TGA lists?
Tingling, burning or numbness, usually in the hands or feet, and they can occur under 50 mg a day (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy).
Why is the US limit so much higher?
The US adult upper limit is 100 mg a day (NIH ODS, Vitamin B6), while EFSA set 12 mg in 2023 (NIH ODS, Vitamin B6). Agencies read the same data differently.
How do I avoid doubling up on B6?
Read each label and add the milligrams of pyridoxine and pyridoxal 5-phosphate (TGA, Vitamin B6 and neuropathy). A pharmacist can help check your whole list.
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