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Vitamin B6 Tablets, 10mg

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Vitamin B6 Tablets, 10mg

7.3/10 overall

Around £3 for 90 tablets

Standalone vitamin B6 tablets, one of the two supplements NHS guidance suggests trying for pregnancy nausea alongside dietary changes.

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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.

What we liked

  • Specifically named by NHS guidance as worth discussing for nausea
  • Very low cost
  • Unflavoured, no added sugar

Where it falls short

  • 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.

7/10

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.

6/10

Standard tablet, no special format advantage but simple to take.

Value for Money

Cost relative to what you get.

9/10

Very low cost for a 90-tablet supply.

Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.

The alternative

Sea-Band Mama Acupressure Wristbands

Sea-Band

Sea-Band Mama Acupressure Wristbands

Drug-free acupressure wristbands that press on the P6 point to relieve morning sickness nausea.

8/10