Diclegis
indicated to manage nausea and vomiting of pregnancy to alleviate symptoms.
Strengths: 10/10mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Cariban; Xidona
- Therapeutic class
Antihistamine; Vitamin B6 analogue
- Pharmacological class
First-generation antihistamine
- Precautions and warnings
may cause drowsiness; use caution with anticholinergic conditions
- Minor side effects
drowsiness; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
vertigo; blurred vision
- Serious side effects
urinary retention — requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Patient summary
indicated to manage nausea and vomiting of pregnancy to alleviate symptoms.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Duchesnay
- Onset Time
4–6 hours
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; sedatives; monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Contraindications
hypersensitivity tooxylamine; hypersensitivity to pyridoxine; concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Mechanism of action
The combination acts on the central nervous system to reduce nausea signals by blocking histamine receptors and supplementing vitamin levels crucial for metabolic processes during pregnancy.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: clinically proven safe for use under medical supervision. Breastfeeding: consult doctor.
Diclegis
indicated to manage nausea and vomiting of pregnancy to alleviate symptoms.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Doxylamine, Pyridoxine
- Listed indication(s): Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
Available option
- 60 tablets - 10/10 mg1492-10-10-mg-17841