Bonjesta
Bonjesta is used to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women when diet changes or other non-medical treatments haven't worked.
Form
säädellysti vapauttava tabletti
Strength
20 mg / 20 mg
Active Ingredient
Doxylamine hydrogen succinate
Manufacturer
Exeltis Healthcare S.L.
How to Use
Dosage
Start with 1 tablet at bedtime. If symptoms continue after day 2, take 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at bedtime.
Method
Take Bonjesta on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or split the tablets.
Important
Do not take more than 2 tablets (40 mg/40 mg) per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Severe drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Tiredness
- •Increased bronchial secretions
- •Dry mouth
RARE
- •Confusion, disorientation, anxiety, nightmares, trouble sleeping
- •Eye problems (e.g., blurry or double vision, glaucoma)
- •Ringing in the ears
- •Dizziness when standing up quickly
- •Nausea, vomiting (if new or worsening symptom)
- •Increased sensitivity to sunlight or skin reactions (itching, rash, excessive sweating)
- •Swelling in arms and legs, weakness, general unwell feeling
- •Tremors, seizures, agitation, restlessness, constant urge to move
- •Blood problems (like anemia)
- •Allergic reactions
- •Headache, migraine
- •Tingling or numbness in skin
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Breathing difficulties, chest discomfort, fast or pounding heartbeat
- •Stomach problems (bloating, pain, constipation, diarrhea)
- •Difficulty or pain when urinating
Important Warnings
- Do not take if allergic to doxylamine succinate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, any other antihistamine, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not take if you are taking or have taken antidepressants called MAO inhibitors in the last 14 days.
- Do not take if you have porphyria (a rare metabolic disorder).
- This medicine can make you drowsy. Do not drive, cycle, or use machines until you know how it affects you and your doctor has approved it.
- Do not drink alcohol with this medicine, as it can increase drowsiness and the risk of falls.
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- Avoid taking this medicine with cough or cold medicines, sleeping pills, or certain pain relievers, as this can cause severe drowsiness and increase the risk of falls.
- If you are breastfeeding, discuss with your doctor whether to stop breastfeeding or the medicine, as it can pass into breast milk and harm your baby.
- This medicine can make you more sensitive to sunlight, so avoid sun exposure during treatment.
- This medicine can increase dehydration and cause heat stroke as it may reduce sweating.
- This medicine can cause false positive results in some drug screening tests (for methadone, opiates, PCP).
- This medicine can affect allergy test results. Stop taking it several days before an allergy test.
- This medicine is for you only. Do not give it to others, even if they have similar symptoms.