Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid
About Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid
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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Side Effects of Doxylamine+pyridoxine+folic Acid
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Constipation
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.
