Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid
About
Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid 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 usually begins in the 6th week of pregnancy, lasting up to 16 to 18 weeks. However, some pregnant women have it throughout pregnancy. It can lead to electrolyte imbalances and weight loss in pregnant women.
Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid contains Doxylamine, Pyridoxine, and Folic acid. Doxylamine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the natural chemical (histamine) in the body, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine is vitamin B6, and its deficiency may cause nausea and vomiting. It works by restoring the levels of vitamin B6 in the body and treating nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Folic acid is also a form of vitamin B, which can provide essential nutrients during pregnancy.
You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid are dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, tiredness and constipation. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid if you are allergic to any contents of it. Before taking Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid, inform your doctor if you have asthma, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), stomach ulcer, blockage in the stomach and small intestine, blockage in the bladder, and vitamin B12 deficiency. It is not recommended for use in children and breastfeeding mothers. Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may increase the risk of side-effects. Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.
Uses of Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid
Medicinal Benefits
Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid belongs to the class of medications called ‘anti-emetics’ primarily used to treat nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) during pregnancy. Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid contains Doxylamine, Pyridoxine, and Folic acid. Doxylamine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the natural chemical (histamine) in the body, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine is vitamin B6 and its deficiency may cause nausea and vomiting. It works by restoring the levels of vitamin B6 in the body and treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Folic acid is also a form of vitamin B which can provide essential nutrients during pregnancy.
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Storage
Side Effects of Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid is usually prescribed for pregnant women to prevent nausea and vomiting. So, do not use it for any other indication without consulting your doctor. It is not recommended to use Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid along with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (antidepressants). In addition, inform your doctor if you are receiving anticoagulant (blood thinners) therapy, sleeping pills, pain killers and cough or cold medicines. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly as it may lead to the recurrence of your symptoms.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid may interact with blood thinners, monoamine oxidase inhibitors (selegiline, rasagiline, and tranylcypromine, etc.), sleeping pills (zolpidem, alprazolam, and triazolam, etc.), certain pain medicines (morphine and methadone, etc.), and cough or cold medicines (brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, and diphenhydramine, etc.).
Drug-Food Interactions: Do not take alcohol while using Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid as it may cause excessive drowsiness. Do not take folate-rich food such as brans and cereal enriched with folic acid while using this medicine.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid should be used with caution in patients with asthma, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), stomach ulcer, blockage in the stomach and small intestine, blockage in the bladder, and vitamin B12 deficiency.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeDo not consume alcohol while using Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
Pregnancy
safe if prescribedDoxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid is recommended to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. So, it is safe if prescribed in pregnant women.
Breast Feeding
cautionDoxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid should be used with caution in breastfeeding mothers as it may pass into breast milk. If prescribed, the doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionDoxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid may cause dizziness and drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are not fully alert.
Liver
safe if prescribedDoxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid is probably safe in patients with liver diseases.
Kidney
safe if prescribedDoxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid is probably safe in patients with kidney diseases.
Children
unsafeDoxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid is not recommended for use in children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- 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.
- 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 yoghurt, 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, flavoured gelatin and carbonated beverages. Also, when you drink with a stray, sip slowly to avoid swallowing air that may lead to gas and acidity.
Special Advise
- Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid may cause false-positive results for drugs or pain medicines such as opiates or methadone when a urine drug screen is performed. So, inform your doctor that you are taking Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid before undergoing this test.
- Do not take vitamin B supplementation in any form such as diet, multivitamins, or other supplements.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Morning sickness (nausea and vomiting): It 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.
FAQs
Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid contains Doxylamine, Pyridoxine, and Folic acid. Doxylamine is an antihistamine that works by blocking the natural chemical (histamine) in the body, thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine is vitamin B6 and its deficiency may cause nausea and vomiting. It works by restoring the levels of vitamin B6 in the body and treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. A folic acid is also a form of vitamin B which can provide essential nutrients during pregnancy.
You should not stop taking Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid even if you feel better as abrupt of this medicine may cause recurrence of symptoms. So, please consult your doctor before discontinuing the medicine.
The common side-effects of Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid are drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, dry mouth, and constipation. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is advised to take Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid 1 or 2 hours before a meal to prevent nausea and vomiting.
It is not advised to take Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid with certain pain medicines such as morphine which can suppress the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Concomitant use of these drugs may increase the risk of side-effects.
