|
Product Information / Press Release Common uses and directions for doxyalmine
Doxylamine, an antihistamine, is used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. Doxylamine also is used, in combination with decongestants, to relieve cough and cold symptoms.
Doxylamine comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Doxylamine usually is taken 30 minutes before bedtime for sleep. For cold symptoms, doxylamine usually is taken every 4-6 hours. Take doxylamine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less doxylamine or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not give doxylamine to a child younger than 12 years of age unless directed to do so by a doctor.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
A breathing problem such as asthma, emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any other drugs
When using this product
avoid alcoholic beverages
take only at bedtime
Directions:
adults: take one tablet 30 minutes before going to bed; take once daily or as directed by a doctor
do not give to children under 12 years of age
Inactive ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, FD&C blue no. 1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium starch glycolate
|