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Diclectin Information

Diclectin (Doxylamine Succinate/Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) is used for the management of nausea and vomiting (also called morning sickness) during pregnancy. Diclectin can be used during any trimester of pregnancy. Diclectin provides the anti-nauseant and anti-vomiting action of two different ingredients doxylamine succinate (an antihistamine) and pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6). Doxylamine is an antihistamine that is thought to work by affecting certain natural substances (acetylcholine, serotonin) in your body or by acting directly on certain parts of the brain. Pyridoxine is a B vitamin that is important for good health.

Diclectin Side Effects

The most common side effects of Diclectin may include drowsiness; dizziness; nervousness; stomach pain; headache; diarrhea; irritability; blurred vision; burning feeling while urinating; insomnia. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious but rare side effects such as:
• Disorientation;
• Difficulty urinating;
• Fever;
• Irregular heartbeat;
• Seizures

Diclectin Precautions

Do not use Diclectin if you are allergic to Doxylamine Succinate or Pyridoxine Hydrochloride or to any other ingredients in this medication or have conditions such as a risk of asthmatic attack, narrow angle glaucoma, stenosing peptic ulcer, pyloroduodenal obstruction, bladder-neck obstruction; or if you are receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOIs) e.g., certain antidepressants, linezolid (an antibiotic), methylene blue (a diagnostic dye). Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history including if you have bladder blockage; bowel blockage; glaucoma; or peptic ulcer. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Diclectin and other medications. Deeper somnolence could be produced if Diclectin is taken in combination with alcohol or other drugs such as drugs for cough or colds, pain killers or sleep aids. Diclectin may cause drowsiness. Caution must be exercised in activities requiring mental alertness such as driving a car or operating heavy machinery. Until you know how you will react to this medication, do not drive or operate machinery. Diclectin may pass into breast milk and unusual excitement, irritability or sedation (sleepiness) may occur in the infant. Nursing mothers treated with Diclectin should not breastfeed or the use of Diclectin during lactation should be avoided.

Do I need a prescription to order Diclectin?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Diclectin.