Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets

Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets come with the branding “SPINORM 24” and belong to the class of medications called “anti-emetics” primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It helps in treating the sickness that pregnant women feel in the first three months of their pregnancy. Nausea is the feeling that one wants to vomit whereas vomiting is the act of getting rid of the stomach contents by expelling it through the mouth.

Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets are a combination of two drugs, namely: Effective and safe doses of antihistamine doxylamine succinate and vitamin B6 pyridoxine hydrochloride. Doxylamine succinate is among the antihistamine type of drugs that act as histamine blockers to help manage nausea and vomiting. Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy may be a result of pyridoxine or Vitamin B6 deficiency. Pyridoxine hydrochloride enhances the amount of vitamin B6 in the body to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.

Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Uses

• It is used to manage nausea and vomiting that is related to pregnancy.
• Doxylamine succinate is an antihistamine drug that is effective in blocking a natural substance (histamine) in the body, so it reduces nausea and vomiting.
• Lack of this vitamin specifically pyridoxine/Vitamin B6 is known to cause nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
• Pyridoxine hydrochloride is an active form of vitamin B6 which helps in reducing the symptoms of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Directions for Use

• Use as directed on the label or according to the doctor’s advice.
• Take the tablet with water without chewing it and before having a meal.
• Do not chew the tablet.

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place, preferably in an airtight container.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight, heat or children.
• Close the lid tightly after the use of Doxylamine Succinate and Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets to maintain quality.

Precautions

• This medicine should not be taken with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (selegiline, isocarboxazid, phenelzine), anti-anxiety medications (alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide), sedative-hypnotics (lorazepam), and other antihistamines (diphenhydramine, chlorpheniramine).
• It is advised that you should not take alcohol while under this medication because this can make dizziness and drowsiness worse.
• Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for use in pregnant women. In case of any concerns, kindly contact your doctor.
• This composition goes to the breast milk breast milk. It is recommended that a nursing mother should consult the doctor before taking this tablet.
• This medicine may also cause dizziness or drowsiness, and this may lead to the inability to perform tasks that require high levels of alertness such as driving or operating machinery.
• It should not be used in patients under 18 years of age as it has not been proven to be safe and effective in this group.

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Stomach pain
• Constipation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does this tablet work?

This medicine contains two ingredients: Doxylamine succinate used to prevent histamine in the body, a substance that causes nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) increases vitamin b6 in the body to ease nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.

Can I stop taking this medicine if I feel better? 

No, don’t stop taking it without asking your doctor. Continue taking it for as long as you were advised to and consult your doctor if you experience any issues with the medication.

Does it cause constipation? 

Yes, constipation can happen as a side effect. To manage it, one should consume more high-fiber diets and avoid alcohol particularly to deal with digestive system problems.