Oxifol Tablet

Introduction Oxifol Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting during pregnancy. It blocks signals to reach the brain that trigger the feeling of nausea and vomiting. Oxifol Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are dryness in the mouth, constipation, and lightheadedness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Uses of Oxifol Tablet Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Benefits of Oxifol Tablet In Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Oxifol Tablet blocks the action of chemicals in the body that can make you feel or be sick during pregnancy. This medicine helps you cope up with nausea or vomiting that occurs due to hormonal changes during pregnancy and helps you complete the term without much discomfort. It is a very safe and effective medicine. It also contains nutritional supplements that improve your baby?s immune system, enhance baby?s brain development and also help reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Side effects of Oxifol Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Oxifol Dryness in mouth Constipation Drowsiness Lightheadedness How to use Oxifol Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Oxifol Tablet is to be taken with food. How Oxifol Tablet works Oxifol Tablet is a combination of three medicines: doxylamine, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and folic acid, which treats nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Doxylamine is an antihistamine which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby controlling nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a form of vitamin B which possesses anti-nausea properties. Folic is also a form of vitamin B which provides essential nutrients. Safety Advice Alcohol CAUTION Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Oxifol Tablet. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Oxifol Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby. Breastfeeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Oxifol Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Larger doses or prolonged use of Oxifol Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby Driving UNSAFE Oxifol Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Oxifol Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oxifol Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Oxifol Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Oxifol Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.