This medicine is used for treating insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) and symptoms of common cold such as runny nose, itching, irritated nasal passageway, sneezing, watery eyes, etc. Please note that this medicine is not for causing sleepiness in children.
doxylamine
- For the treatment of short-term insomnia it is indicated to give an oral dosage of 25 mg, once daily 30 minutes before bedtime as needed. If insomnia persists continuously for more than 2 weeks, the patient should be evaluated.
- For the treatment of symptoms associated with allergies, it is indicated to give an oral dosage of 10 mg in adults, 5 mg in children of age 6-11 years, and 2.5 mg in children of age 2-5 years, every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
Contradications
- Doxylamine is contraindicated for use in patients with doxylamine hypersensitivity.
- Doxylamine should be used with extreme caution in patients with asthma.
- Doxylamine should be used with extreme caution in patients with bladder obstruction.
- Doxylamine should not be used within patients with closed-angle glaucoma.
- Doxylamine injections should be used cautiously in those patients with benzyl alcohol hypersensitivity.
Side effects
Side effects of doxylamine include:
- Myasthenia
- Confusion
- Palpitations
- Impaired cognition
- Hallucinations
- Blurred vision
- Urinary retention
- Constipation
- Sinus tachycardia
- Agitation
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Restlessness
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea.
Expert Advice
Doxylamine is a risk to the patients who are allergic to it or of its components. Do not use doxylamine without a doctor's advice if you have ulcers or any disease that affects your stomach, intestines, or digestive system; any type of cancer; or kidney or liver disease.
FAQs
What are the uses of this medicine?
How to store this medicine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Will I see instant results?
It may take some time for the medicine to work effectively. Use it regularly and as prescribed by your healthcare provider for the best results.
What precautions should I take?
Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: • Do not use or discontinue this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine • May make you dizzy so it is advised not to do any tasks that require alertness (e.g. driving) immediately after taking this medicine • Patients with breathing problems must be cautious
Effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine is safe to use during pregnancy and lactation. Consult your healthcare provider before use.
