Use is contraindicated; MAOIs prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines.
Source: NLP:doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride
Brand names: Diclegis
Route: Oral
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS DICLEGIS 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 DICLEGIS [ see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . Known hypersensitivity to doxylamine succinate, other ethanolamine derivative antihistamines, pyridoxine hydrochloride or any inactive ingredient in the formulation ( 4 ) Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors ( 4 , 7 )
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary DICLEGIS is intended for the treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in women who do not respond to conservative management. Maternal risks are discussed throughout the labeling. No increased risk for congenital malformations has been reported in epidemiologic studies in pregnant women. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risks for major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies are 2-4% and 15-20%, respectively. Data Human Data The combination of doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride has been the subject of many epidemiological studies (cohort, case control and meta-analyses) designed to detect possible teratogenicity. A meta-analysis of 16 cohort and 11 case-control studies published between 1963 and 1991 reported no increased risk for malformations from first trimester exposures to doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride, with or without dicyclomine hydrochloride. A second meta-analysis of 12 cohort and 5 case-control studies published between 1963 and 1985 reported no statistically significant relationships between fetal abnormalities and the first trimester use of the combination doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride with or without dicyclomine hydrochloride.
5 interactions on record
Use is contraindicated; MAOIs prolong and intensify the anticholinergic (drying) effects of antihistamines.
Source: NLP:doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride
Concurrent use not recommended; severe drowsiness can occur when combined with alcohol or other sedating medications.
Source: NLP:doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride
Concurrent use not recommended; severe drowsiness can occur. Includes hypnotic sedatives and tranquilizers.
Source: NLP:doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride
Concurrent use is not recommended; severe drowsiness can occur with CNS depressants.
Source: NLP:doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride
Concurrent use is not recommended; severe drowsiness can occur with CNS depressants.
Source: NLP:doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride