Boots
Vitamin B6 Tablets, 10mg
7.3/10 overallAround £3 for 90 tablets
Standalone vitamin B6 tablets, one of the two supplements NHS guidance suggests trying for pregnancy nausea alongside dietary changes.
The verdict
Boots' plain 10mg vitamin B6 tablets are the single-ingredient version of the supplement the NHS specifically names as worth discussing with a GP or midwife for morning sickness. Best for anyone who wants B6 dosing they can track and discuss professionally rather than a blended remedy. It should be used on professional advice about dosage, not self-directed.
The NHS specifically names vitamin B6 as a supplement worth discussing with a GP or midwife for morning sickness that dietary changes alone don't ease — this is a plain, single-ingredient version of that, without the flavourings or acupressure mechanism of Sea-Band's or Preggie Pop's products already in this category. It's the option to reach for if you specifically want B6 dosing you can track and discuss with a healthcare professional, rather than a blended remedy.
Worth being clear-eyed about: this isn't a replacement for medical advice, and the NHS advises checking with a GP or pharmacist before starting any supplement for morning sickness, particularly if symptoms are severe (which can indicate hyperemesis gravidarum, needing different treatment). Compared with the acupressure and ginger-based options in this category, B6 tablets are the most "clinical" choice — cheap, unflavoured, and best used on professional advice about dosage.
Is the Vitamin B6 Tablets, 10mg worth it?
- Specifically named by NHS guidance as worth discussing for nausea
- Very low cost
- Unflavoured, no added sugar
What are the downsides of the Vitamin B6 Tablets, 10mg?
- Should be used on professional advice about dosage, not self-directed
- No flavour or format advantage over blended remedies
- Doesn't address nausea through any other mechanism (e.g. acupressure)
Specs
- Dosage
- As advised by GP/midwife
- Format
- Small tablet
- Dietary
- Vegan, gluten-free
- Pack size
- 90 tablets
- Active ingredient
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), 10mg
How we scored it
Effectiveness
How much it actually reduces nausea symptoms.
NHS specifically names B6 as worth discussing for nausea not eased by diet alone.
Convenience
How easily it fits into daily life, on the go or at a desk.
Standard tablet, no special format advantage but simple to take.
Value for Money
Cost relative to what you get.
Very low cost for a 90-tablet supply.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the Vitamin B6 Tablets, 10mg ourselves yet. This review is built from Boots's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Around £3 for 90 tablets | £8.99 (1 pair) | £4.49 (24 lozenges) | Around £8 for a pair |
| Overall score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Format | Small tablet | — | Sugar-free lozenge | Adjustable fabric wristband, pair |
| Pack size | 90 tablets | — | 24 lozenges | — |
| Drug-free | — | Yes | — | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
Does the NHS recommend vitamin B6 for morning sickness?+
The NHS specifically names vitamin B6 as a supplement worth discussing with a GP or midwife for morning sickness that dietary changes alone don't ease, and this is a plain, single-ingredient version of that, without flavourings or an acupressure mechanism.
Should I take it without asking a doctor first?+
No — this isn't a replacement for medical advice, and the NHS advises checking with a GP or pharmacist before starting any supplement for morning sickness, particularly if symptoms are severe, which can indicate hyperemesis gravidarum needing different treatment rather than a self-directed supplement.
How is it different from Sea-Band or Preggie Pop?+
Compared with the acupressure and ginger-based options in this category, B6 tablets are the most clinical choice — cheap, unflavoured, and best used on professional advice about dosage, rather than a blended remedy that relies on flavourings or an acupressure mechanism to ease nausea.
Is it suitable for vegans, and how much does a pack cost?+
Yes — it's vegan and gluten-free, with no added sugar. It comes as a 90-tablet pack of 10mg vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), taken as advised by a GP or midwife rather than a fixed daily dose, and it's very low cost.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.