Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet
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Introduction of Emestat Tablet
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It prevents the feeling of nausea and sickness in pregnant women. It also provides nutrition to the body.
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of H1 antihistaminics (first generation) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of H1 antihistaminics (first generation) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).
Uses of Emestat Tablet
Benefits of Emestat Tablet
In Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet 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 is a very safe and effective medicine. It also contains a vitamin supplement that improves your baby’s immune system as well as brain development and also helps reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Side effects of Emestat Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Emestat
- Dryness in mouth
- Constipation
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness
How to use Emestat 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. Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet 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 Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Emestat Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
Emestat Tablet
- Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
- Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
- Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not take Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet with other sedating medications such as those for cough and cold as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet
Once A Day
65%
Twice A Day
35%
FAQs
Emestat Tablet
What is Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet?
Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Doxylamine and Vitamin B6. This medicine is used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women whose symptoms have not improved after changing their diet or using other non-medicine treatments. Doxylamine works by blocking the action of certain natural substances in the body that may cause nausea and vomiting. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is given as the deficiency of Vitamin B6 in the body could also be a factor in causing nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.
Can the use of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet cause drowsiness or sleepiness?
Yes, one of the common side effect of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet 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 Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet. Severe drowsiness can happen or become worse and may cause falls or accidents.
Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet?
The use of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet is considered to be harmful for patients with known allergy to any of the components or excipients of this medicine. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions before taking Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet.
Can I breastfeed while taking Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet. This medicine can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
Can I take a higher than the recommended dose of this medicine?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet 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 is the storage condition for the Emestat 10 mg/10 mg Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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- MedlinePlus. Doxylamine and Pyridoxine. [Accessed 09 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Matok I, Clark S, Caritis S, et al. Studying the antiemetic effect of vitamin B6 for morning sickness: pyridoxine and pyridoxal are prodrugs. J Clin Pharmacol. 2014;54(12):1429-33. [Accessed 09 Apr. 2019] (online) Availoable from:
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