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Product introduction

Shylin Tablet is a prescription medicine that has a combination of medicines that is used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It helps in controlling the feeling of nausea and vomiting. It replenishes the body with essential nutrients.

Shylin Tablet has all active forms of vitamins which help in preventing neural tube defects, pregnancy-related anemia and associated complications of pregnancy due to elevated homocysteine levels. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Check the label before use.

The most common side effects of this medicine include dryness in the mouth, constipation, lightheadedness, and drowsiness. If any of these side effects bother you or get worse, you should speak to your doctor. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing the side effects.

Do not take this medicine more than the recommended dose. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicine or have any known allergy from this medicine. If you have symptoms such as nausea or vomiting or any other symptoms which you think can be due to this medicine, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or suffering from any other disease.

Benefits of Shylin Tablet

In Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Shylin Tablet helps you cope up with nausea or vomiting that occurs due to hormonal changes during pregnancy. It also helps restore health and vitality. It works by blocking certain chemicals in the body that makes you feel sick during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before using.

Side effects of Shylin 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 Shylin

  • Dryness in mouth
  • Constipation
  • Lightheadedness
  • Drowsiness

How to use Shylin 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. Shylin Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Shylin Tablet works

Shylin Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Doxylamine, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), L-Methyl Folate Calcium and Methylcobalamin which treat nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Doxylamine is an antihistamine which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby controlling nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is a form of vitamin B which possesses anti-nausea properties. L-Methyl Folate Calcium and Methylcobalamin provide essential nutrients.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Shylin Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Shylin Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Shylin 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 Shylin Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Shylin 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
Shylin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shylin Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Shylin Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Shylin Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Shylin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Shylin 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Shylin Tablet helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
  • Do not take Shylin Tablet with other sedating medications such as those for cough and cold as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents.
  • Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. This is because Shylin Tablet can decrease sweating and you may be more prone to heat stroke.

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Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL

Patient concerns

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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.
She miss her period since last 12 days & upt is postitive . Patient having abdominal pain , vomiting , nausea , weakness , fainting .
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
These are the normal symptoms of pregnancy. She can take treatment for nausea and vomiting after consulting a Gynae
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References

  1. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). Mar. 2015]. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. DailyMed. L- Methylfolate. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] ( online) Available from:External Link
  3. Drugs.com. Cyanocobalamin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Name: Elchemis Pharma
Address: C-330, 3rd Floor Business Park-8, Ajit Mill Chaar Rasta, Rakhial Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Country of origin: India

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