How safe is Diclectin?

How safe is Diclectin?

The safety information reviewed on Diclectin and birth defects (fetal adverse events) showed no change in the safety profile of Diclectin in pregnant women. The review also concluded that the evidence continues to support Diclectin’s safe and effective use for the treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.

Does Diclectin have side effects?

But not everyone feels better, and those side effects—drowsiness, nervousness, stomach pain, headaches and irritability—can make some women feel worse. “I always felt weird and shaky on Diclectin,” Thomas recalls. “I was foggy at work, and I didn’t like driving.”

Can Diclectin be crushed?

This medication should be swallowed whole. It should not be split, crushed or chewed. This medication may be taken with or without food.

Is Diclectin slow release?

Diclectin® is a delayed-release formulation that works optimally when given 4 to 6 hours prior to anticipated onset of symptoms. The delay in action may be prolonged when tablets are taken with food.

When should you take Diclectin?

Diclectin® is a delayed-release formulation that works best when taken 4 to 6 hours before needed and should be taken on a daily basis. If taken with food, it may take longer to feel a relief of symptoms. Usual dose: Diclectin® should be taken as prescribed by your doctor or healthcare professional.

How many Diclectin Can I take a day?

A delayed-release combination of doxylamine-pyridoxine (D-P) (Diclectin) is the only approved antiemetic medication for use in pregnancy in Canada. The standard recommended dose is up to 4 tablets a day, regardless of body weight or severity of symptoms.

Does Diclectin make you tired?

Drowsiness/reduced alertness: This medication can cause drowsiness or reduced alertness. Do not drive or engage in other activities requiring alertness if the medication affects you in this way. Alcohol and other medications can increase the drowsiness caused by this medication.

How do you know when to stop Diclectin?

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

1. convulsions (seizures)
2. signs of a serious allergic reaction (e.g., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)

Can you take too much Diclectin?

It was concluded that the higher than standard dose of Diclectin, when calculated per kg of body weight, does not affect either the incidence of maternal adverse effects or pregnancy outcome. If needed, Diclectin can be given at doses higher than 4 tablets/day to normalize for body weight or optimize efficacy.

When should I stop taking Diclectin?

Can Diclectin cause insomnia?

Additional side effects: Diclectin® may cause drowsiness (a common side effect, but it can also be severe), shortness of breath, dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision, visual disturbances, abdominal distension, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, chest discomfort, fatigue, irritability, malaise, headache, migraines.

How effective is Diclectin?

Doxylamine-pyridoxine was proven modestly effective for treatment of nausea and vomiting of pregnancy in a meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomized trials, and appears to be more effective than either drug alone (1).

Is it safe to take Diclectin for morning sickness?

Diclectin, popular morning sickness drug, less safe than key study said, new report warns. Rather than being linked to a 26% reduction in risk of birth defects, Diclectin seems associated with a slight, though not statistically significant, increase in risk, the report states. Getty Creative Images.

Is there a safety review of Diclectin in Canada?

In Canada, the generic product, Diclectin (pyridoxine (B6)/doxylamine), remained available. In 1989, the then Minister of Health and Welfare Canada requested an independent review of the safety of Diclectin/Bendectin products by an external expert panel.

How is Diclectin used to treat nausea in pregnant women?

Diclectin is a drug used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, which is a very common condition affecting 50%-90% of pregnant women with varying severity and duration . Diclectin is currently the only prescription drug authorized in Canada for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.

Is there a link between Diclectin and birth defects?

This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Rather than being linked to a 26% reduction in risk of birth defects, Diclectin seems associated with a slight, though not statistically significant, increase in risk, the report states