Summary
- Main use
- Sedation; adjunctive treatment of insomnia
- Who takes it
- Adults
- Adult dose
- As doxylamine succinate, administer 25mg orally once daily, 30 minutes before sleep. Dose may be adjusted appropriately based on age and symptoms.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- Alpha Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Efficacy & effects
Sedation; adjunctive treatment of insomnia
- Insomnia
- Sedation
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This medication is used as an adjunct treatment for insomnia and for its sedative effects.
How to take
Adult dose
As doxylamine succinate, administer 25mg orally once daily, 30 minutes before sleep. Dose may be adjusted appropriately based on age and symptoms.
Precautions
This medication should not be taken by people with respiratory conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or asthma. Patients with glaucoma or benign prostatic hyperplasia should also avoid this medication. Furthermore, it should not be used by nursing women or children under the age of 15. This medication contains lactose and should not be administered to individuals with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. It is advisable not to take this medication along with drugs such as imipramine antidepressants, anti-Parkinson's medications, or disopyramide, as this may worsen side effects like urinary retention or constipation. Additionally, do not combine this medication with any other drugs without consulting a doctor or pharmacist, and it is important not to use it for longer than two weeks. Excessive drowsiness may occur, so avoid hazardous activities such as operating machinery or driving. It should also be avoided after or during alcohol consumption. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking this medication. This medication may sometimes cause symptoms such as dry mouth and constipation due to anticholinergic effects. It is advisable to take this medication mainly before sleeping, as it can cause drowsiness. If excessive drowsiness occurs during the day, it may be necessary to reduce the dosage. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is important to avoid transferring the medication to another container from its original packaging to prevent misuse or deterioration of quality.
Side effects
- Urinary retention
- constipation
- excessive sedation
- anticholinergic effects
- drowsiness
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Interactions
Drug interactions
This medication should not be taken with imipramine-based antidepressants, anticholinergics, and disopyramide.
Food interactions
Alcohol should be avoided while taking this medication.
Storage
This medication should be stored in a container that blocks light and kept in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering. This helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevents degradation.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
It is a light blue oval tablet.
Package unit
10 tablets/PTP/case, 1000 tablets/PTP/case (for export)
Questions about this medicine
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