OPTIDOX TABLET belongs to the class of medications called “anti-emetics” primarily used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) during pregnancy. Morning sickness (nausea and vomiting during pregnancy) is a common symptom of pregnancy. It is usually happening within the first trimester (first four months) of pregnancy, but some pregnant women have it throughout pregnancy. In some cases, pregnant women experience excessive nausea and vomiting that progresses to a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. It causes electrolyte imbalances and weight loss in pregnant women. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in which a person feels an urge to vomit while vomiting is the natural response of the body to discharge the stomach content forcefully.

OPTIDOX TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Doxylamine and Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It prevents the feeling of nausea and sickness in pregnant women. Besides this, it also provides nutrition to the body. Doxylamine belongs to the class of antihistamines that works by blocking the natural chemical (histamine) in the body, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a form of vitamin. Vitamin B6 deficiency may cause nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Pyridoxine works by increasing the level of vitamin B6 in the body and treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Take OPTIDOX TABLET as prescribed. You are advised to take OPTIDOX TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as dizziness, stomach pain, constipation, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

If you are allergic to OPTIDOX TABLET or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. OPTIDOX TABLET should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. OPTIDOX TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established. OPTIDOX TABLET may affect the ability to drive soon should avoid driving or operating any machine. Taking OPTIDOX TABLET with MAO inhibitors (a drug used to treat depression) can cause side effects worse and last longer, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together. Avoid consuming alcohol along with OPTIDOX TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness.

OPTIDOX TABLET is a combination of two drugs, namely: Doxylamine and Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It prevents the feeling of nausea and sickness in pregnant women. Besides this, it also provides nutrition to the body. Doxylamine belongs to the class of antihistamines that works by blocking the natural chemical (histamine) in the body, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a form of the vitamin. Vitamin B6 deficiency may cause nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Pyridoxine works by increasing the level of vitamin B6 in the body and treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

• Dizziness
• Stomach pain
• Constipation
• Dry mouth

Do not take OPTIDOX TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents. Tell your doctor if you are dealing with asthma, increased eye pressure, narrow-angle glaucoma, stomach ulcer, a blockage in your gut (digestive tract), liver problems or any other problem. Tell your doctor if you are taking medicines for depression and cough or cold medicines, sleeping medicines, or certain pain medicines. OPTIDOX TABLET should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. OPTIDOX TABLET may affect the ability to drive soon should avoid driving or operating any machine. OPTIDOX TABLET should not be given to children below 18 years as safety and efficacy have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with OPTIDOX TABLET as it could lead to increased dizziness. Taking OPTIDOX TABLET with MAO inhibitors can make side effects worse and last longer, even leading to death, so avoid its intake together.

Drug-Drug Interaction: OPTIDOX TABLET interacts with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (selegiline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine, tranylcypromine), anti-anxiety medications (alprazolam, diazepam, chlordiazepoxide), sedative-hypnotics (lorazepam), and other antihistamine drugs (diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine, loratadine).

Drug-Food Interaction: You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking OPTIDOX TABLET. It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

Drug-Disease Interaction: OPTIDOX TABLET may cause interactions with disease conditions such as depression, asthma/COPD, heart problem, severe liver or kidney disease, glaucoma (damaged eye nerve), and malabsorption.

• SELEGILINE
• ISOCARBOXAZID
• PHENELZINE
• TRANYLCYPROMINE
• ALPRAZOLAM
• DIAZEPAM
• CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE
• LORAZEPAM
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• CHLORPHENIRAMINE
• LORATADINE

• Take a healthy diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables, lean meats, skinless poultry, nuts, fish, whole grains, plant-based oils, and low-fat dairy products will help to keep good health and avoid chances of nausea and vomiting.
• One should avoid taking greasy or oily foods as this food triggers nausea and vomit.
• Eat cool foods instead of hot and spicy foods.
• Include clear broths, non-fat yogurt, fruit juice, sherbet and sports drinks for fluid make up which has got lost due to vomiting.
• Include more cool beverages in your food like clear soup, flavored gelatin, and carbonated beverages. Also, when you drink with a stray, sip slowly to avoid swallowing air that may lead to gas and acidity.
• Drink after or any other liquid at least 30 minutes after eating food.

• Do not use OPTIDOX TABLET if you have used monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (anti-depressant drugs) in the past 14 days as it can cause a sudden fall of blood pressure and also it could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

Morning sickness (nausea and vomiting) is a common symptom of pregnancy. It is usually happening within the first trimester (first four months) of pregnancy, but some pregnant women have it throughout pregnancy. In some cases, pregnant women experience excessive nausea and vomiting that progresses to a condition called hyperemesis gravidarum. It causes electrolyte imbalances and weight loss in pregnant women. The most common cause of morning sickness is increased hormone levels during the first weeks of pregnancy. Nausea is an uneasy feeling in the stomach that may come and go in waves in which a person feels a strong urge to vomit. It happens before vomiting. While vomiting is a natural response of the body in which a person wants to expel stomach contents from the mouth forcefully. It can be triggered by taste, anxiety, smell, pain or irritation to the stomach.