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Indication :

Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablet 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 HCL and Folic Acid Tablet 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.

Medical Benefits of Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets

Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablet are primarily used in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. The medication blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick during pregnancy. this medicine helps you cope with nausea or vomiting that occurs due to hormonal changes during pregnancy and helps you complete the term without much discomfort. it is a very safe and effective medicine. it also contains a vitamin supplement that improves your baby’s immune system as well as brain development and also helps reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablet is a combination of two medicines that treat nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. doxylamine is an antihistamine that 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 that possesses anti-nausea properties.

Side Effects of Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets

Mostly, the side effects of Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets are mild to temporary and get resolved over time. The side effects may not be the same in all the users as they depend on the physiological conditions and response to the treatment. Inform your doctor in case your side effects worsen or persist with time. The range of side effects noticed on using the Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets are mentioned below:

• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Dryness in mouth
• Constipation

Drug Interactions

Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets may interact with other medicines when taken together. It can also interact with other food items and under the influence of few medical conditions. Therefore, do not consume Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets with the follwing mentioned drugs: 

• blood thinners
• monoamine oxidase inhibitors (selegiline, rasagiline, and tranylcypromine, etc.)
• sleeping pills (zolpidem, alprazolam, and triazolam, etc.)
• certain pain medicines (morphine and methadone, etc.)
• cough or cold medicines (brompheniramine, chlorpheniramine, and diphenhydramine, etc.)

Safety Precautions

1. Avoid consuming alcohol as it may interact with Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets and cause excessive drowsiness.

2. Take Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets with caution if you are pregnant or breastfeeding your baby. 

3. Store the Doxylamine Pyridoxine HCL and Folic Acid Tablets in a cool and dry place away from direct sunlight. 

4. Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets. Properly dispose of expired and discarded medicines. 

5. Do not take it with other sedating medications such as cough and cold medications as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents.