Ingredient

Doxepin Hydrochloride

Doxepin hydrochloride is a hypnotic sedative ingredient that helps with sleep and relieves anxiety.

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MFDS ingredient code M258572

What does it do?

Doxepin hydrochloride is a drug that belongs to the tricyclic antidepressant class and is mainly used for the relief of insomnia and anxiety symptoms. This ingredient acts on the nervous system to stabilize the mind and promote sleep.

Doxepin hydrochloride reduces tension and relaxes the mind by regulating the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. This helps facilitate falling asleep easily and lowers anxiety, thereby improving sleep quality.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Unlike other hypnotic sedatives, doxepin hydrochloride also has antidepressant effects, helping to alleviate depressive symptoms that may occur alongside insomnia. Additionally, it has a strong sedative effect while having relatively few side effects.

Medicines containing this ingredient

Even with the same ingredient, strength, dosage form and how it is taken can differ.

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Even with the same ingredient, dosage and approved uses can differ by strength, dosage form and combined ingredients. Check each product's information before taking it.

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

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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