Ingredient

Doxylamine Succinate

Doxylamine succinate is a sedative ingredient used for inducing sleep and suppressing vomiting.

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MFDS ingredient code M250452

What does it do?

Doxylamine succinate belongs to the antihistamine class and is primarily used for alleviating insomnia and treating symptoms of vomiting. This ingredient helps facilitate sleep through its sedative effects and assists in preventing vomiting.

Doxylamine succinate works by blocking histamine receptors in the brain, thereby reducing alertness and exerting a sedative effect. It also suppresses the nerve signals that induce vomiting, alleviating vomiting symptoms.

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Good to know

Unlike other antihistamines, doxylamine succinate exhibits strong sedative effects and is primarily used for inducing sleep. It also has antiemetic properties and is utilized for treating motion sickness or early pregnancy vomiting.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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