Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It prevents the feeling of nausea and sickness in pregnant women. It also provides nutrition to the body.

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of H1 antihistaminics (first generation) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).

Uses of Doxinate Tablet

Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Benefits of Doxinate Tablet

In Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick during pregnancy. This medicine helps you cope up with nausea or vomiting that occurs due to hormonal changes during pregnancy and helps you complete the term without much discomfort. It is a very safe and effective medicine. It also contains a vitamin supplement that improves your baby’s immune system as well as brain development and also helps reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Side effects of Doxinate Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Doxinate

Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness

How to use Doxinate Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Doxinate Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet

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₹12.21/tablet

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₹8.1/tablet

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Doxyla B6 Forte 20mg/20mg Tablet

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₹9.9/tablet

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Quick tips

Doxinate Tablet

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet with other sedating medications such as those for cough and cold as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

Suggest treatment for pregnancy nausea vomiting, even after taking doxinate od

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take Syp vomitab 10 ml twice before meal, of Charak company

Pregnancy vomiting, not relieved by doxinate od,alternative treatment please.

Dr. Megha Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Take Emcet 4mg tablets 2-3 times a day for a week. Your vomiting will stop

I am in the first month of pregnancy and I am experiencing nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (moderate to severe) as well as discomfort. Current medications is Susten SR 200 (OD), Duvadilan retard (OD), Doxinate (BD), Folverine D (OD), Fertigyn 500 (1 amp weekly) and aciloc 150 (BD). What should I do to ease my situation. Please suggest

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The med suggested are to support of pregnancy and for acidity and nausea and vomiting. Continue the same. You can upgrade the med for vomiting after consulting your

FAQs

Doxinate Tablet

What is Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet?

Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Doxylamine and Vitamin B6. This medicine is used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women whose symptoms have not improved after changing their diet or using other non-medicine treatments. Doxylamine works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is given as the deficiency of Vitamin B6 in the body could also be a factor in causing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Can the use of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet cause drowsiness or sleepiness?

Yes, one of the common side effect of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is drowsiness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or engage in other activities that need your full attention. Do not drink alcohol or take any medicines that may depress the central nervous system like cough and cold medicines, certain pain medicines, and medicines that help you sleep, while you are taking Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet. Severe drowsiness can happen or become worse and may cause falls or accidents.

Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet?

The use of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet.

Can I breastfeed while taking Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet?

No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet. This medicine can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet can cause increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of nausea or vomiting which is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

What is the storage condition for the Doxinate OD 20mg/20mg Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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