Diclegis
Indicated to manage nausea and vomiting of pregnancy to alleviate symptoms.
- Category
- Women's Health
- Active ingredients
- Doxylamine · Pyridoxine
- Supply
- OTC
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Modified-release tablet
- Strengths
- 10/10mg
Diclegis details
- Condition
- Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy
- Alternative names
- Cariban; Xidona
- Therapeutic class
- Antihistamine; Vitamin B6 analogue
- Pharmacological class
- First-generation antihistamine
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause drowsiness; use caution with anticholinergic conditions
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- vertigo; blurred vision
- Serious side effects
- urinary retention, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Modified-release tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- indicated to manage nausea and vomiting of pregnancy to alleviate symptoms.
- Supply category
- General sale, no prescription needed
- Manufacturer
- Duchesnay
- Onset Time
- 4–6 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; sedatives; monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Contraindications
hypersensitivity tooxylamine; hypersensitivity to pyridoxine; concurrent use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors
Mechanism of action
The combination acts on the central nervous system to reduce nausea signals by blocking histamine receptors and supplementing vitamin levels crucial for metabolic processes during pregnancy.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: clinically proven safe for use under medical supervision. Breastfeeding: consult doctor.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Diclegis
Diclegis is a widely recognised medication containing Doxylamine and Pyridoxine, used to manage nausea and vomiting of pregnancy. The same ingredient combination is also sold under the brand names Cariban and Xidona. Manufactured by Duchesnay, this product is supplied as a 10/10mg tablet designed to provide consistent support throughout the day.
Buying Diclegis online
Diclegis is registered across 13 markets, including the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong, with availability also in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines. As generic alternatives are often more affordable than the original branded version, many patients value the ability to order these tablets online. This has become one of the most ordered medications in our catalogue for expats and residents across the region who require reliable access to their treatment.