Doxinex-F Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting during pregnancy. It blocks signals to reach the brain that trigger the feeling of nausea and vomiting.

Doxinex-F Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are dryness in the mouth, constipation, and lightheadedness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Uses of Doxinex-F Tablet

Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Benefits of Doxinex-F Tablet

In Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Doxinex-F 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 also contains nutritional supplements that improve your baby’s immune system, enhance the baby’s brain development and also help reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Side effects of Doxinex-F 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 Doxinex-F

Sleepiness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Constipation

How to use Doxinex-F 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. Doxinex-F Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Doxinex-F Tablet works

Doxinex-F Tablet is a combination of three medicines: doxylamine, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and folic acid, which treats nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Doxinex-F Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxinex-F Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxinex-F 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 Doxinex-F Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

Doxinex-F 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

Doxinex-F Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Doxinex-F Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Doxinex-F Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Doxinex-F Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Doxinex-F Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Doxinex-F 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.

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Quick tips

Doxinex-F Tablet helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women whose symptoms did not improved using diet and lifestyle changes.
Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take it with other sedating medications such as cough and cold medications as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents

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Patient concerns

Vomiting nausea problem and fever

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temperature of Patient. If Patient has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your Patient a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly. Advice given without doing clinical examination can be imperfect or some time harmful to patient.

Not eating. Vomiting wt we do.

Dr. Megha Tuli

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Avoiding fluids including tea and water right early in the morning will help. Ginger also helps with the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.

Vomiting and body temperature at 99 f yesterday eating ice cream

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

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

Sugar below 200 when take tablet Sugar below 200(f)

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

What is latest reportsA person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

FAQs

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Doxinex-F Tablet?

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

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

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Doxinex-F 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.

Q. Can the use of Doxinex-F Tablet cause drowsiness or sleepiness?

Yes, one of the common side effects of Doxinex-F 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 Doxinex-F Tablet. Severe drowsiness can happen or it can become worse and cause falls or accidents.

Q. Can the use of Doxinex-F Tablet cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Doxinex-F Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.

Q. Can a pregnant woman take Doxinex-F Tablet?

Yes, it is safe to take Doxinex-F Tablet in pregnant women. In fact, this medicine is used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. It is mainly recommended to those women whose symptoms have not improved after changing their diet or using other non-medicine treatments.

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