Emedox Tablet (Extended Release) 20 mg+20 mg

Emedox Tablet (Extended Release) 20 mg+20 mg Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Emedox Tablet (Extended Release) 20 mg+20 mg
Uses
Dosage
Side Effect
Precautions
Interactions
Uses during Pregnancy
Uses during Breastfeeding
Accute Overdose
Food Interaction
Half Life
Volume of Distribution
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Interaction With other Medicine
Contradiction
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Trade Name	Emedox Tablet (Extended Release) 20 mg+20 mg
Generic	Pyridoxine Hydrochloride + Doxylamine Succinate
Weight	20 mg+20 mg
Type	Tablet (Extended Release)
Therapeutic Class	Anti-emetic drugs
Manufacturer	Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am

Emedox Tablet (Extended Release) 20 mg+20 mg

Uses

This is indicated for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management.

Dosage

Emedox Tablet (Extended Release) 20 mg+20 mg dosage

Initially, take one tablet orally at bedtime (Day 1). If this dose adequately controls symptoms the next day, continue taking one tablet daily at bedtime only. However, if symptoms persist on Day 2, increase the daily dose to one tablet in the morning and one tablet at bedtime. The maximum recommended dose is two tablets per day, one in the morning and one at bedtime. Take on an empty stomach with a glass of water. Swallow tablets whole. Do not crush, chew, or split this tablets. Take daily and not on an as needed basis.

Side Effects

Somnolence or other accidents resulting from the effect of the combined use of Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride with CNS depressants.

Precaution

Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride may cause somnolence due to the anticholinergic properties of Doxylamine Succinate, an antihistamine. Women should avoid engaging in activities, such as driving or operating heavy machinery, while using Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride use is not recommended if a woman is concurrently using central nervous system (CNS) depressants including alcohol.Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride has anticholinergic properties and, therefore, should be used with caution in women with asthma, increased intraocular pressure, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction or urinary bladder-neck obstruction.

Interaction

Use of Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is contraindicated in women who are taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), which prolong and intensify the adverse central nervous system effects (the anticholinergic effects) of antihistamines. Concurrent use of alcohol and other CNS depressants (such as hypnotic sedatives and tranquilizers) with Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is not recommended.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy category A. This is intended for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. Both Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride are excreted into breast milk. Therefore, caution should be exercised while breastfeeding.

Contraindication

Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is contraindicated in women with any of the following conditions: Known hypersensitivity to Doxylamine Succinate, other ethanolamine derivative antihistamines, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride or any inactive ingredient in the formulation Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors intensify and prolong the adverse central nervous system effects of Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride

Acute Overdose

Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride is an extended-release or Delayed Release formulation; therefore, signs and symptoms of intoxication may not be apparent immediately. Signs and symptoms of overdose may include restlessness, dryness of mouth, dilated pupils, sleepiness, vertigo, mental confusion and tachycardia. At toxic doses, Doxylamine Succinate exhibits anticholinergic effects, including seizures, rhabdomyolysis, acute renal failure and death. If treatment is needed, it consists of gastric lavage or activated charcoal, whole bowel irrigation and symptomatic treatment.