doxylamine with pyridoxine-oral

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GENERIC NAME: DOXYLAMINE W/PYRIDOXINE - ORAL (dox-ILL-uh-meen WITH pir-id-OX-een)

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication contains doxylamine, an antihistamine, and pyridoxine, a form of vitamin B6. The combination is used to prevent or minimize nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed. Since most nausea and vomiting of pregnancy occurs in the morning, this medication is usually taken at bedtime. If nausea persists throughout the day, an additional dose midmorning or midafternoon may be necessary. Discuss your symptoms with your doctor and closely follow the prescribed dosing. Take this medication exactly as directed. Do not increase the dose, take it more often or continue taking this for longer than prescribed.

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