Doxylamine Succinate

Product Description

Antihistamine Doxylamine is used to alleviate allergy, hay fever, and cold symptoms. It works by preventing your body from making certain naturally occurring substances (histamine, acetylcholine). Watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing are some of the symptoms relieved by this effect.

Properties:

• Molecular Formula - C₁₇H₂₂N₂O.C₄H₆O₄ or C₂₁H₂₈N₂O₅
• Synonyms - Doxylamine succinate, 562-10-7, Decapryn, Doxylamine (succinate), Doxylamine succinate salt

Applications Or where it is used:

The short-term treatment of insomnia with didoxylamine is used when the patient has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Doxylamine can also be used to relieve sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion associated with the common cold when combined with decongestants.

How to use:

If your child is under 12 years of age, do not give him/her doxylamine for insomnia. Consult a doctor before giving this medicine to a child younger than 6 years old who has cold or allergy symptoms. Never give a child cold or allergy medicine without consulting a doctor. Children can die from the misuse of this medication.

Dosage of usage:

Adults. 50 mg orally every 4-6 hours

Geriatric

Anticholinergic effects are common in the elderly, so avoid use. Age-related decrease in clearance, increased risk of confusion, dry mouth, constipation, and other anticholinergic effects

Symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or lower urinary tract diseases may be exacerbated

A tolerance develops when hypnotics are used

 Side effects:

• Doxylamine side effects
• You should get medical help if you have any of these symptoms: hives; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, and difficulty breathing.

You should see your doctor as soon as possible if you have:

• Confusion
• Hallucinations
• Severe dizziness or drowsiness
• Little or no urinating.

Common side effects may include:

• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth, nose, or throat
• Constipation
• Mild dizziness or drowsiness

Warnings and precautions while using this product:  

If you have an allergy to doxylamine, you should not use this medicine.

Ensure your safety when taking doxylamine if you have other medical conditions, such as:

• Glaucoma
• An enlarged prostate
• Problems with urination
• Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or other chronic lung disease