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How to Take Doxylamine and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth for sleep with or without food, and in combination with other medications as a liquid and liquid-filled capsule to treat symptoms of the common cold.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- 10-20 mg at bedtime. Child: PO 5mg at bedtime.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Avoid using the drug with alcohol, in patients with severe liver disease, newborns or premature infants.

Drug Name : Doxylamine

This medication is a sedating antihistamine, prescribed for short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep).


Trade Names/Brand Names of Doxylamine

India :


International :


Aldex AN, Bromspiro, Nighttime Sleep Aid, Unisom SleepTabs
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