Diclegis contains the active ingredients doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride in delayed-release tablet form, each providing 10 mg of doxylamine succinate and 10 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride. Doxylamine succinate is classified as an antihistamine, and pyridoxine hydrochloride is a vitamin B6 analog. These tablets are intended for oral administration and include inactive ingredients such as carnauba wax powder, colloidal silicon dioxide, and titanium dioxide.

How should I use this medication?

Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medication. Swallow the tablets whole. Take it on an empty stomach. Do not use it more often than directed. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop. Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep bottle tightly closed and protect from moisture. Do not remove desiccant canister from bottle. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: -Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat -Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss -Trouble passing urine Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): -Confusion -Constipation -Dizziness -Drowsiness -Dry mouth

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions: -Glaucoma -Liver disease -Pain or trouble passing urine -Prostate disease -Stomach ulcers, other stomach or intestine problems -An unusual or allergic reaction to doxylamine, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives -Breast-feeding

What may interact with this medication?

-Alcohol -Atropine -Antihistamines for allergy, cough and cold -Certain medications for bladder problems, such as oxybutynin, tolterodine -Certain medications for stomach problems, such as dicyclomine, hyoscyamine -Certain medications for travel sickness, such as scopolamine -Certain medications for Parkinson's disease, such as benztropine, trihexyphenidyl -Ipratropium -MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. See your care team right away if you get a high fever or have problems breathing. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medication may cause false positive urine tests for certain medications like methadone, opiates, and PCP. This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.