doxstem 20mg/20mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is doxstem 20mg/20mg tablet used for?
Act NVP Tablet (Doxylamine + Vitamin B6) is used to treat GASTRO INTESTINAL. It contains Doxylamine (20mg) + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (20mg), which Doxylamine: H1-receptor antagonist; Pyridoxine: cofactor for neurotransmitter sy. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Doxylamine + Vitamin B6
- Manufacturer: Abbott
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ doxstem 20mg/20mg tablet Uses & Benefits
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Doxylamine + Vitamin B6 |
| Brand Name | Act NVP Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Abbott |
| 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 doxstem 20mg/20mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of doxstem 20mg/20mg 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CNS depressants | Major | Enhanced sedation and respiratory depression |
| MAO inhibitors | Major | Increased anticholinergic and sedative effects |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased sedation |
| Oral contraceptives | Minor | Reduced pyridoxine levels |
| Isoniazid | Minor | Reduced pyridoxine levels |
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.