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Doxylamine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Doxylamine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Doxylamine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Doxylamine Pronunciation : dox-IL-a-meen ICD Code : Y43.0 Therapeutic Classification : AntihistaminesTrade Names/Brand Names of Doxylamine
India :
International :
Aldex AN, Bromspiro, Nighttime Sleep Aid, Unisom SleepTabs
Why is Doxylamine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a sedating antihistamine, prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). It is also used in combination with decongestants and other medications to relieve sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion caused by the common cold. It is used for morning sickness of pregnancy along with vitamin B6 in some countries.When should Doxylamine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Avoid using the drug with alcohol, in patients with severe liver disease, newborns or premature infants.What is the dosage of Doxylamine?
Adult: PO- 10-20 mg at bedtime. Child: PO 5mg at bedtime.How should Doxylamine be taken?
It comes as a tablet to take by mouth for sleep with or without food, and in combination with other medications as a liquid and liquid-filled capsule to treat symptoms of the common cold.What are the warnings and precautions for Doxylamine?
•It will make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, shortness of breath, chronic bronchitis, or other breathing problems; glaucoma; ulcers; difficulty urinating (due to an enlarged prostate gland); heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, or an overactive thyroid gland; elderly, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What are the side effects of Doxylamine?
Most Common- Dry mouth, nose and throat, drowsiness, nausea, difficulty in urinating.Miscellaneous- Increased chest congestion, headache, excitement, nervousness, vision problems, vertigo, stomach upset.
