Foxyl-B Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Iscon Life Sciences
Active Ingredient	Doxylamine (10mg) + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (10mg) + Folic Acid (2.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	744

FAQ

Can a pregnant woman take Foxyl-B?

Yes, it is safe to take Foxyl-B in pregnant women. In fact, this medicine is used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women. It is mainly recommended to those women whose symptoms have not improved after changing their diet or using other non-medicine treatments.

Can the use of Foxyl-B cause drowsiness or sleepiness?

Yes, one of the common side effects of Foxyl-B is drowsiness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or engage in other activities that need your full attention. Do not drink alcohol or take any medicines that may depress the central nervous system like cough and cold medicines, certain pain medicines, and medicines that help you sleep, while you are taking Foxyl-B. Severe drowsiness can happen or it can become worse and cause falls or accidents.

Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Foxyl-B can cause increased side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of nausea or vomiting, which is not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Can the use of Foxyl-B cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Foxyl-B can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. Try to avoid foods that are acidic (like lemons), spicy and salty.

What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Foxyl-B?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it at as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

What if you forget to take Foxyl-B?

If you miss a dose of Foxyl-B, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Foxyl-B Tablet Reviews

Foxyl-B 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.

Foxyl-B 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.

How Foxyl-B Tablet Works

Foxyl-B is a combination of three medicines: doxylamine, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and folic acid, which treats nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.

How to Use Foxyl-B 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. Foxyl-B is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Foxyl-B Tablet

In Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: Foxyl-B 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 also contains nutritional supplements that improve your baby’s immune system, enhance the baby’s brain development and also help reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Uses of Foxyl-B Tablet

Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Foxyl-B Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Foxyl-B is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Foxyl-B may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Foxyl-B 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 Foxyl-B may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Foxyl-B is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Foxyl-B. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Foxyl-B is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Foxyl-B may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Foxyl-B may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

Foxyl-B helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women whose symptoms did not improved using diet and lifestyle changes.
It may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take it with other sedating medications such as cough and cold medications as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents
Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.