Diclegis
Doxylamine with pyridoxine in a modified-release tablet, used for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. A first-generation antihistamine with vitamin B6.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Doxylamine · Pyridoxine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Modified-release tablet
- Strengths
- 10/10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Diclegis on your behalf.
- Condition
- Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
- Alternative names
- Cariban; Xidona
- Therapeutic class
- Antihistamine; Vitamin B6 analogue
- Pharmacological class
- First-generation antihistamine
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause drowsiness; use caution with anticholinergic conditions
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- vertigo; blurred vision
- Serious side effects
- urinary retention, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Duchesnay
- Onset time
- 4–6 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; sedatives; monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Contraindications
hypersensitivity tooxylamine; hypersensitivity to pyridoxine; concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Patient summary
Doxylamine with pyridoxine in a modified-release tablet, used for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. A first-generation antihistamine with vitamin B6.
Mechanism of action
The combination acts on the central nervous system to reduce nausea signals by blocking histamine receptors and supplementing vitamin levels crucial for metabolic processes during pregnancy.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult doctor.
Diclegis is a widely recognised medication containing Doxylamine and Pyridoxine, used to manage nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. The same ingredient combination is also sold under the brand names Cariban and Xidona. This product is supplied as a 10/10mg tablet designed to provide consistent support throughout the day.
Buying Diclegis online
As generic alternatives are often more affordable than the original branded version, many patients value the ability to order these tablets online.
What you will receive
Diclegis is the originator brand name, made by Duchesnay. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Duchesnay and do not ship the original Diclegis.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Doxylamine / Pyridoxine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.