Brand name: Doxinate

Generic name: Doxylamine Succinate

This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist

Common Uses

Doxylamine is used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose caused by allergies or the common cold. Doxylamine is also used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

How to Take

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up. Do not use this medication to treat insomnia in a child younger than 12 years old. Ask a doctor before using this medication to treat cold or allergy symptoms in a child younger than 6 years old. Always ask a doctor before giving a cold medicine to a child. Death can occur from the misuse of cough and cold medicines in very young children. To treat insomnia, it is best to take doxylamine only when you can devote several hours to sleep. Follow your doctor's instructions. Talk with your doctor if your cold or allergy symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if your sleep problems do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

Warning and Precautions

You should not use this medication if you have severe constipation, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or if you are unable to urinate. Do not use this medicine if you have untreated or uncontrolled diseases such as glaucoma, asthma or COPD, heart disease, or a thyroid disorder. Ask a doctor or pharmacist about taking this medication if you have liver or kidney disease, an enlarged prostate, problems with urination, a blockage in your stomach or intestines, or a chronic lung disease such as bronchitis or emphysema.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
• fast or uneven heart rate;
• confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
• severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness;
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; or
• urinating less than usual or not at all.

Less serious side effects may include:
• blurred vision;
• dry mouth;
• nausea, stomach pain, constipation;
• dizziness, drowsiness;
• problems with memory or concentration;
• ringing in your ears; or
• feeling restless or excited (especially in children).

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. When treating insomnia, if it is almost your normal waking hour, skip the missed dose and wait until you are ready for bed again.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention. Overdose symptoms may include severe forms of some of the side effects listed in this medication guide.

Storage

Doxylamine should be stored at room temperature in a container it comes in. Protect from heat, sun light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep away from pets and children.

More Information

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