Description
Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets contain Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine HCL, and Folic acid. Doxylamine is an antihistamine that blocks the histamine (natural chemical) in the human body, thereby preventing conditions like nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is also known as vitamin B6, and its deficiency can lead to nausea and vomiting. It restores the levels of vitamin B6 in the human body and treats nausea and vomiting in women during pregnancy. Folic acid is also a vitamin B form, which can provide the required nutrients during pregnancy times.
Uses of Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets
Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets fall under the category of medications known as ‘anti-emetics’ that are used to cure nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting at the time of pregnancy. Feeling Morning sickness (nausea and vomiting) during pregnancy is a common side effect of pregnancy. It usually begins after or in the 6th week of pregnancy and lasts up to 17 to 18 weeks. However, some of the pregnant women observe it throughout pregnancy. It can cause electrolyte imbalances and reduce weight in pregnant women.
Direction for Use
Take the exact dose as prescribed by your health advisor or doctor. For better results follow the proper instructions as your doctor prescribes. However, you can read the information carefully written on its leaflet and follow the proper measures while taking this medication. Do not take it unnecessarily as it may cause some serious side effects and may harm your health.
Side Effects of Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets
The common side effects of Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets are dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness and constipation. These common side effects are usually mild and disappear after some time. In addition, if any of these side effects remain for a long time in your body or get worse, tell your doctor immediately.
Precautions
It is not recommended to take Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets if you are allergic to it or any of its components. Before taking Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets, consult with your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, blockage in the stomach and small intestine, asthma, blockage in the bladder, glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye), and vitamin B12 deficiency. It should be used with proper precautions in children and breastfeeding mothers. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking this medication, as it may harm or cause some unwanted side effects in your body. Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery as it may cause some injury.
Storage Condition
Store this medication in a cool and dry place and keep it far from the rays of sunlight. Keep it on the shelf far from your children’s reach.
Our Experts Advice
- Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets help to get relief from nausea and vomiting during pregnancy which did not improve using diet and healthy lifestyle changes.
- Consume this medication on an empty stomach before or after a meal with a glass of water as your doctor prescribes.
- It may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not focus or operate anything that requires a lot of concentration as you may suffer from injuries.
- Do not consume Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, and Folic Acid Tablets with other medications such as cough and cold medications as the combination could worsen drowsiness leading to blackout or other accidents.
- Do not take this medication if you are a breastfeeding mother.
