Indications
Therapeutic Class
Pharmacology
Dosage & Administration
- Day 1: Take 2 tablets, by mouth at bedtime.
- Day 2: Take 2 tablets at bedtime. If your nausea and vomiting is better or controlled on Day 2, continue to take 2 tablets every night at bedtime. This will be your usual dose unless your healthcare provider tells you otherwise.
- Day 3: If you still had nausea and vomiting on Day 2, take 3 tablets on Day 3 (1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets at bedtime).
- Day 4: If your nausea and vomiting was better or controlled on Day 3, continue to take 3 tablets each day (1 tablet in the morning and 2 tablets at bedtime). If you still had nausea and vomiting on day 3, start taking 4 tablets each day (1 tablet in the morning, 1 tablet in the afternoon and 2 tablets at bedtime).
Do not take more than 4 tablets (1 in the morning, 1 in the mid-afternoon, and 2 at bedtime) in 1 day. This drug should be taken on an empty stomach.
Interaction
Contraindications
This tablet is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions:
- known hypersensitivity to doxylamine succinate or any of the ingredients;
- have any of the following conditions: risk of asthmatic attack, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, bladder-neck obstruction;
- taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) [e.g., certain antidepressants, linezolid (an antibiotic), methylene blue (a diagnostic dye)], CNS depressants with alcohol.
Side Effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Use in Special Populations
Overdose Effects
This is a delayed-release formulation, therefore, signs and symptoms of intoxication may not be apparent immediately. Signs and symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, dryness of mouth, dilated pupils, sleepiness, vertigo, mental confusion and tachycardia. At toxic doses, doxylamine exhibits anticholinergic effects, including seizures, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure and death. If treatment is needed, it consists of gastric lavage or activated charcoal, whole bowel irrigation and symptomatic treatment.
If one forget to take a dose of this tablet, should take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, must skip the missed dose and continue with the regular dosing schedule. It should not try to make up for a missed dose by taking a double dose.
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