INTRODUCTION ABOUT DOXINATE TABLET

DOXINATE TABLET is a combination of Doxylamine and Pyridoxine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-emetics and Vitamin B Complex respectively. It is used in pregnant women to manage nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) when changes in diet or other non-medical managements does not provide adequate response.

Doxylamine is an antihistamine. It blocks the actions of certain chemicals in the body that causes nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine is a vitamin B supplement. It supplements our body with necessary vitamins that is required for proper foetal growth and development. Collectively, they both reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy while replacing the lost nutrients.

Take DOXINATE TABLET as advised by your physician. DOXINATE TABLET cannot manage vomiting caused due to pregnancy. It can only manage the symptoms for a short period. Therefore, continue to take DOXINATE TABLET as advised by the physician to achieve better results. DOXINATE TABLET can be used in all trimesters of pregnancy.

Before taking DOXINATE TABLET inform your doctor if you have asthma or any stomach problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any problems in your bladder. Consult your doctor before taking DOXINATE TABLET if you are breastfeeding.

DOXINATE TABLET may make you feel dizzy or drowsy and therefore be cautious while you drive or handle any heavy tools or machines. Other most common side effects of DOXINATE TABLET are headache, stomach pain and trouble sleeping.

USES OF DOXINATE TABLET

• Manage morning sickness (nausea and vomiting) during pregnancy

HOW DOXINATE TABLET WORKS

DOXINATE TABLET manages nausea and vomiting in pregnant women where doxylamine acts by blocking the actions of a certain chemicals (histamine) in the body that causes nausea and vomiting and pyridoxine acts by replacing the lost nutrients in the body. Collectively they reduce morning sickness during pregnancy while replacing the lost nutrients.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take DOXINATE TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. DOXINATE TABLET must be taken on an empty stomach. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of therapy for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. Do not stop taking DOXINATE TABLET unless your doctor tells you to stop, as it may make the nausea and vomiting to reoccur.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DOXINATE TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug - Drug interactions:

Before taking DOXINATE TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines such as:

• linezolid (an antibiotic medicine used to manage bacterial infections)
• medicines used to manage parkinson’s disease (Ex. levodopa)
• methylene blue (used to manage blood disorder)
• medicines used to manage conditions such as disorders in bowel, bladder or
  respiratory systems (Ex. solifenacin, scopolamine, ipratropium)
• medicines used to manage depression or other mental illness (Ex. sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram, selegiline, rasagiline)
• medicine used to reduce anxiety and to induce sleep (Ex. alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem, triazolam)
• medicines used to manage allergies (Ex. cetirizine, montelukast, fexofenadine)
• anaesthetics medicines used before surgeries for sedation (Ex. etomidate, sevoflurane, isoflurane)
• medicines used to relive severe pain (Ex. fentanyl, codeine, paracetamol, ibuprofen)
• cough medicine (Ex. dextromethorphan)
• vitamin B supplements

B. Drug-Food interactions

Avoid taking DOXINATE TABLET with food as it may delay the absorption of DOXINATE TABLET.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally took more DOXINATE TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose might include restlessness,
dry mouth, dilated pupils (blurred vision), dizziness, sleepiness, vertigo (spinning sensation), confusion and increased heartbeat, seizures or severe muscle pain or weakness.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep DOXINATE TABLET out of reach of children
• Store DOXINATE TABLET at room temperature