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At a glance

Doxylamine + Pyridoxine — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Doxylamine + Pyridoxine is a combination medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It prevents the feeling of nausea and sickness in pregnant women. It also provides nutrition to the body. Doxylamine + Pyridoxine is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine. Some common side effects of this medicine are dizziness, stomach pain, constipation, etc. To cope up with the side effects, you should drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicine for any health condition. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness, also can harm the baby in the womb. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. You must take adequate rest for a faster recovery, also take a healthy diet. To avoid nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, you may drink lemon-infused water. You can also add salad sprinkled with black salt to your diet. Visit your doctor regularly for laboratory and diagnostic tests as per advice. Doxylamine + Pyridoxine is a combination of two medicines: Doxylamine and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which treats nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Doxylamine is an antihistamine which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby controlling nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a form of vitamin B which possesses anti-nausea properties.

Indications

• Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Mechanism of action

Doxylamine: Ethanolamine derivative antihistamine Pyridoxine: Vitamin B6 analog Doxylamine is an antihistamine that blocks Histamine (H1) receptor. It affects the vestibular system and decreases the stimulation of the vomiting center. Its mascarinic receptor inhibition may also play a role in antihistamine antiemetic activity. Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) is a vitamin used to prevent nausea and vomiting due to its antiemetic properties.

Dosage

Adult Dose: Oral Nausea & Vomiting of Pregnancy Indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management Delayed-release Tablet 2 delayed-release tablets PO on a daily basis at bedtime If symptoms not adequately controlled, increase dose to 4 tablets each day (1 tab in AM, 1 tab mid-afternoon, and 2 tabs at bedtime) Conventional Tablet Initially, take one tablet orally at bedtime (Day 1). If this dose adequately controls symptoms the next day, continue taking one tablet daily at bedtime only. If symptoms persist, increase the daily dose to one tablet in the morning and one tablet at bedtime. The maximum recommended dose is two tablets per day, one in the morning and one at bedtime. Child Dose: <18 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doxylamine + Pyridoxine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side effects

Common: • Dryness in mouth • Constipation • Lightheadedness • Drowsiness

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Doxylamine + Pyridoxine may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Doxylamine + Pyridoxine helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water. Doxylamine + Pyridoxine may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Do not take Doxylamine + Pyridoxine with other sedating medications such as those for cough and cold as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents. Do not take Doxylamine + Pyridoxine while breastfeeding.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity MAO inhibitors intensify and prolong doxylamine’s adverse effects (ie, anticholinergic, CNS)

Food interactions

[CAUTION] Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Doxylamine + Pyridoxine. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Doxylamine + Pyridoxine is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Doxylamine + Pyridoxine is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Larger doses or prolonged use of Doxylamine + Pyridoxine may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Renal / hepatic impairment

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Doxylamine + Pyridoxine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Doxylamine + Pyridoxine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Doxylamine + Pyridoxine is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Doxylamine + Pyridoxine may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Common questions

Suggest treatment for pregnancy nausea vomiting, even after taking doxinate od Take Syp vomitab 10 ml twice before meal, of Charak company 2month pregnancy some days vomiting abdominal pain plz treatment me Take anti emetic doxinate tablet Vommtting due to pregnancy one month 10 days pregnant Severe nausea experienced whole day Take doxinate tablet three times a day Medicine for Nausea, vomiting, morning sickness for pregnant lady(3months) Doxinate. Thrice a day Feeling sevre vomiting sensation anytime a day What should i take, i am nine weeks pregnant. My doctor adviced Doxinate tablet but it doesnt work. After having elaichi aur sauf its temporarly lowers down. Is it advisable? You can have elaichi or sauf. Doxinate is the tab of choice in pregnancy Induced vomiting Pregnancy vomiting, not relieved by doxinate od,alternative treatment please. Take Emcet 4mg tablets 2-3 times a day for a week. Your vomiting will stop I am In pregnant with IVF treatment in Pune.But my problem is a continuous vometting so I can&#x27;t meal eating Very vickness In body. I am in leaving in dombivali Take doxinate tablet three times a dayVomiting is good as it indirectly tells that pregnancy is continuing well Severe vomiting and stomach pain. Pregnancy of 8-10 weeks, consulted obg but of no use suggest something Injection Change of place Tab doxinate half hour before meals

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.