B-Nexa is a prenatal multivitamin containing four ingredients in a single pill. [Pyridoxine (vitamin B6)](https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB6-Consumer/) is important for brain development in babies, as well as for many different processes in the body and immune health. Pyridoxine can also help relieve nausea and vomiting from pregnancy (morning sickness). [Folic acid](https://www.goodrx.com/folic-acid/folic-acid-benefits) during pregnancy can help [prevent birth defects of the brain and spine](https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/birthdefectscount/basics.html) in your baby. It also makes genetic material (DNA) and new red blood cells. [Calcium](https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/supplements-herbs/calcium) is important for building strong bones and healthy muscles, as well as helping with blood flow. [Ginger](https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/supplements-herbs/is-ginger-good-for-health) is an herbal supplement that can also [help with morning sickness](https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/morning-sickness-nausea-and-vomiting-of-pregnancy).

B-Nexa

pyridoxine / folic acid / calcium / ginger

Used for Morning Sickness

B-Nexa is a prenatal multivitamin supplement containing pyridoxine (vitamin B6), folic acid, and calcium. It also contains ginger that may help relieve pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting (morning sickness). This multivitamin is no longer available in the United States, because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Cydnee Ng, PharmD

Last reviewed on August 2, 2022

What is B-Nexa?

Drug facts

Common Brands	B-Nexa(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Dietary supplement
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

B-Nexa(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Dietary supplement

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about B-Nexa

B-Nexa is a prenatal multivitamin containing four ingredients in a single pill. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is important for brain development in babies, as well as for many different processes in the body and immune health. Pyridoxine can also help relieve nausea and vomiting from pregnancy (morning sickness). Folic acid during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects of the brain and spine in your baby. It also makes genetic material (DNA) and new red blood cells. Calcium is important for building strong bones and healthy muscles, as well as helping with blood flow. Ginger is an herbal supplement that can also help with morning sickness.

No, B-Nexa has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why the medication was discontinued.

All of the vitamins, minerals, and the herbal supplement (ginger) in B-Nexa are available as single-ingredient products. They are also sometimes included in other multivitamin products (less common for ginger). Depending on the strength of the vitamins and minerals you need, these supplements can be found over the counter at your local pharmacy, or they might require a prescription from your provider. Ask your provider or pharmacist to see which supplements are right for you.

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