Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Pharmakon Lifesciences |
Active Ingredient | Doxylamine (10mg) + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (10mg) + Folic Acid (5mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 436 |
FAQ
What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg?
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.
Can the use of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg cause drowsiness or sleepiness?
Yes, one of the common side effects of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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 Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg. Severe drowsiness can happen or it can become worse and cause falls or accidents.
Can a pregnant woman take Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg?
Yes, it is safe to take Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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 Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg cause dry mouth?
Yes, the use of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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.
What if you forget to take Perinate Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg, 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.
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg Tablet Reviews
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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.
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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.
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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 Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg Tablet Works
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg is a combination of three medicines: doxylamine, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and folic acid, which treats nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.
How to Use Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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. Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy: Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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 Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg Tablet
- Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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 Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Perinate 10mg/10mg/5mg 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.
- Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
- 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
References
- DailyMed. Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride.
- ScienceDirect. Vitamin B6.
- Folic Acid. Maidenhead: Intrapharm Laboratories Limited; 2011 [revised 8 May 2018].
- DailyMed. Pyridoxine hydrochloride.
- Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride. Blainville, Québec: Duchesnay Inc.; 1976 [revised Nov. 2016].