Folidox 10mg/10mg/2.5mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Medcure Pharma
Salt Composition
Doxylamine (10mg) + Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (mg) + Folic Acid (2.5mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Folidox 10mg/10mg/2.5mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of nausea or vomiting during pregnancy.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Folidox 10mg/10mg/2.5mg 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.
Directions for Use
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. Folidox 10mg/10mg/2.5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How it works
Folidox 10mg/10mg/2.5mg Tablet is a combination of three medicines: doxylamine, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and folic acid, which treats nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy.
Quick Tips
Folidox 10mg/10mg/2.5mg Tablet helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women whose symptoms did not improve using diet and lifestyle changes. Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water. 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.