Doxylamine Succinate And Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
Generic Name: doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride
Brand Names:
Doxylamine Succinate And Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
11 DESCRIPTION Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are round, white, film‑coated, delayed-release tablets containing 10 mg of doxylamine succinate, USP and 10 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride, USP. Tablets are imprinted on one side with “ DP 1 ” in black ink and plain on other side.
Overview
11 DESCRIPTION Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are round, white, film‑coated, delayed-release tablets containing 10 mg of doxylamine succinate, USP and 10 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride, USP. Tablets are imprinted on one side with “ DP 1 ” in black ink and plain on other side.
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. Limitations of Use Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets havenot been studied in women with hyperemesis gravidarum. Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are a fixed dose combination drug product of doxylamine succinate, an antihistamine, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, a Vitamin B 6 analog, indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. ( 1 )
Dosage
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Take two tablets daily at bedtime. If symptoms are not adequately controlled, the dose can be increased to a maximum recommended dose of four tablets daily (one in the morning, one mid-afternoon and two at bedtime) as described in the full prescribing information. ( 2 ) 2.1 Dosage Information Initially, take two doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets orally at bedtime (Day 1). If this dose adequately controls symptoms the next day, continue taking two tablets daily at bedtime. However, if symptoms persist into the afternoon of Day 2, take the usual dose of two tablets at bedtime that night then take three tablets starting on Day 3 (one tablet in the morning and two tablets at bedtime).
Side Effects
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Falls or other accidents resulting from the effect of the combined use of doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride with CNS depressants including alcohol [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most common adverse reaction with doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride (≥ 5 percent and exceeding the rate in placebo) is somnolence. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bionpharma Inc. at 1-888-235-BION or 1-888-235-2466 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Severe drowsiness can occur when used in combination with alcohol or other sedating medications. ( 7 ) 7.1 Drug Interactions Use of doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride is contraindicated in women who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines. Concurrent use of alcohol and other CNS depressants (such as hypnotic sedatives and tranquilizers) with doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride is not recommended.
Warnings
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Activities requiring mental alertness: Avoid engaging in activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, while using doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride until cleared to do so by a healthcare provider. ( 5.1 ) Central nervous system (CNS) depressants: Concurrent use with alcohol or other CNS depressants is not recommended. ( 5.1 ) Anticholinergic actions: Use with caution in patients with increased intraocular pressure, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction and urinary bladder-neck obstruction. ( 5.2 ) Interference with urine drug screen: Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride may interfere with urine screening for methadone, opiates and PCP. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions: Known hypersensitivity to doxylamine succinate, other ethanolamine derivative antihistamines, pyridoxine hydrochloride or any inactive ingredient in the formulation.
Pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride is intended for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. Maternal risks are discussed throughout the labeling. No increased risk for congenital malformations has been reported in epidemiologic studies in pregnant women. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risks for major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Storage
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING 16.1 How Supplied Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are supplied in a high‑density polyethylene bottle with a polypropylene child-resistant cap and a silica gel desiccant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doxylamine Succinate And Pyridoxine Hydrochloride used for?▼
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. Limitations of Use Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets havenot been studied in women with hyperemesis gravidarum. Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are a fixed dose combination drug product of doxylamine succinate, an antihistamine, and pyridoxine hydrochloride, a Vitamin B 6 analog, indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. ( 1 )
What are the side effects of Doxylamine Succinate And Pyridoxine Hydrochloride?▼
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in the labeling: Somnolence [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Falls or other accidents resulting from the effect of the combined use of doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride with CNS depressants including alcohol [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] The most common adverse reaction with doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride (≥ 5 percent and exceeding the rate in placebo) is somnolence. ( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bionpharma Inc. at 1-888-235-BION or 1-888-235-2466 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
Can I take Doxylamine Succinate And Pyridoxine Hydrochloride during pregnancy?▼
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride is intended for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. Maternal risks are discussed throughout the labeling. No increased risk for congenital malformations has been reported in epidemiologic studies in pregnant women. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risks for major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
What are the important warnings for Doxylamine Succinate And Pyridoxine Hydrochloride?▼
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Activities requiring mental alertness: Avoid engaging in activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, while using doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride until cleared to do so by a healthcare provider. ( 5.1 ) Central nervous system (CNS) depressants: Concurrent use with alcohol or other CNS depressants is not recommended. ( 5.1 ) Anticholinergic actions: Use with caution in patients with increased intraocular pressure, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction and urinary bladder-neck obstruction. ( 5.2 ) Interference with urine drug screen: Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride may interfere with urine screening for methadone, opiates and PCP. 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride delayed-release tablets are contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions: Known hypersensitivity to doxylamine succinate, other ethanolamine derivative antihistamines, pyridoxine hydrochloride or any inactive ingredient in the formulation.
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