Amnos 10mg/10mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amnos 10mg/10mg tablet used for?
Amnos 10mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of Doxylamine (an antihistamine) and Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). It is used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (morning sickness). Doxylamine works by blocking histamine receptors in the brain, reducing the vomiting reflex, while Vitamin B6 helps regulate neurotransmitters involved in nausea.
- Generic Name: Doxylamine + Vitamin B6
- Manufacturer: Unichem Laboratories Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amnos 10mg/10mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Doxylamine + Vitamin B6 |
| Brand Name | Act NVP Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Unichem Laboratories Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Vitamin Supplement |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Doxylamine: H1-receptor antagonist; Pyridoxine: cofactor for neurotransmitter synthesis.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take amnos 10mg/10mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amnos 10mg/10mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Constipation
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reaction
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Blood dyscrasias
- Hepatotoxicity
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased drowsiness |
| CNS Depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedative effect |
| MAO Inhibitors | Major | Risk of hypertensive crisis |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- MAO inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Alcohol
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Isoniazid
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Grapefruit juice may increase absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased sedation and CNS depression.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to doxylamine or pyridoxine; narrow-angle glaucoma; urinary retention; asthma attack.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Nausea/vomiting relief; sedation level; anticholinergic effects.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Use with caution; may cause drowsiness in infant.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; monitor for CNS depression and anticholinergic effects.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; skip if close to next dose.