DAMOXY 30/30mg Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Doxylamine 30 mg+Pyridoxine 30 mg
Manufacturer
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONDAMOXY 30/30MG 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 ca
Uses
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 DAMOXY 30/30MG as advised by your physician. DAMOXY 30/30MG cannot manage vomiting caused due to pregnancy. It can only manage the symptoms for a short period. Therefore, continue to take DAMOXY 30/30MG as advised by the physician to achieve better results. DAMOXY 30/30MG can be used in all trimesters of pregnancy. Before taking DAMOXY 30/30MG 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 DAMOXY 30/30MG if you are breastfeeding. DAMOXY 30/30MG may make you feel dizzy or drowsy and therefore be cautious while you drive or handle any heavy tools or machines. Other most common
How It Works
DAMOXY 30/30MG prevents 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 DAMOXY 30/30MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. DAMOXY 30/30MG 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 DAMOXY 30/30MG unless your doctor tells you to stop, as it may make the nausea and vomiting to reoccur.
Side Effects
DAMOXY 30/30MG are headache, stomach pain and trouble sleeping. USES OF DAMOXY 30/30MG Manages morning sickness (nausea and vomiting) during pregnancy HOW DAMOXY 30/30MG WORKSDAMOXY 30/30MG prevents 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 USETake DAMOXY 30/30MG as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. DAMOXY 30/30MG 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 DAMOXY 30/30MG unless your doctor tells you to stop, as it may make the nausea and vomiting to reoccur. SIDE EFFECTS OF DAMOXY 30/30MGCOMMON feeling sleepy, dizzy or tired dryness of mouth Stop taking DAMOXY 30/30MG and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects such as: signs of allergic reactions (such as skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat causing difficulty in swallowing or breathing)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDAMOXY 30/30MG is intended for use in pregnant women. However, consult your doctor before taking. BREASTFEEDINGDAMOXY 30/30MG is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women as it may pass through breast milk. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or handle any heavy tools or machines if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision after taking DAMOXY 30/30MG. ALCOHOLAvoid consumption of alcohol while undergoing management with DAMOXY 30/30MG. ALLERGYDo not take DAMOXY 30/30MG if you are allergic to pyridoxine, doxylamine or to any other antihistamines (such as diphenhydramine). LUNGSDAMOXY 30/30MG should be used with caution in patients who have or ever had asthma. Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it. OTHERSBefore taking DAMOXY 30/30MG, inform your doctor if you: have or every had glaucoma have or every had ulcers in the stomach have or every had blockage in the gut, between stomach and small intestine have or every had blockage in the urinary bladder have hyperemesis gravidarum (a condition which causes severe nausea and vomiting which is uncontrollable) are going to have a urine test Use in paediatrics: DAMOXY 30/30MG is not intended for use in children and adolescents (below18 years). Therefore, consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking DAMOXY 30/30MG, 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 DAMOXY 30/30MG with food as it may delay the absorption of DAMOXY 30/30MG. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took more DAMOXY 30/30MG, 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 Drug : Doxylamine, Pyridoxine Pharmacological Category : Anti-emetics, Vitamin B Complex Therapeutic Indication : Morning Sickness Dosage Forms : Tablet, Capsule MORE INFORMATION Keep DAMOXY 30/30MG out of reach of children Store DAMOXY 30/30MG at room temperature
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