Xonvea
Xonvea helps pregnant women aged 18 and older reduce nausea and vomiting when other methods have not worked.
Form
enterotabletti
Strength
10 mg / 10 mg
Active Ingredient
Doxylamine hydrogen succinate
Manufacturer
CampusPharma AB
How to Use
Dosage
Start with 2 tablets at bedtime; if needed, your doctor might increase your dose to 1 tablet in the morning, 1 in the mid-afternoon, and 2 at bedtime.
Method
Take Xonvea on an empty stomach. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or split the tablets.
Important
Do not take more than 4 tablets in one day (1 in the morning, 1 in the mid-afternoon, and 2 at bedtime).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Severe drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Fatigue
- •Dry mouth
RARE
- •Allergic reactions
- •Feeling anxious, having trouble sleeping, nightmares, or feeling confused
- •Headache or migraine
- •Tingling, prickling, or numbness in the skin
- •Feeling restless or needing to move constantly
- •Vision problems or blurred vision
- •Feeling like the room is spinning (vertigo)
- •Breathing problems, feeling your heart beat fast or hard
- •Stomach bloating, stomach pain, constipation, or diarrhea
- •Sweating a lot, skin reactions like itching or rash
- •Trouble or pain when you pee
- •Chest discomfort
- •Feeling generally unwell or irritated
- •Dryness of mouth, nose, and throat
- •Seeing double, ringing in your ears, sudden ear problems
- •Shaking, being nervous, or having uncontrolled facial movements
- •Tightness in your chest, thick mucus in lungs, wheezing, stuffy nose
- •Chills, getting your period early
- •Changes in mood, like seeing or hearing things that aren't there (hallucinations), confusion, strange thoughts, or weakness
- •Lower numbers of certain blood cells (like white blood cells or platelets)
- •Increased hunger, sometimes with weight gain
Important Warnings
- Do not take Xonvea if you are allergic to doxylamine succinate, other antihistamines (like diphenhydramine), pyridoxine hydrochloride, or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not take Xonvea if you are taking antidepressant medicines called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
- Talk to your doctor before taking Xonvea if you have or have ever had asthma, high eye pressure, narrow-angle glaucoma, stomach ulcers, blockages in your digestive system, or bladder problems.
- Avoid alcohol and tell your doctor if you take cough, cold, sleep, or pain medicines, as they can cause severe drowsiness when taken with Xonvea.
- Do not drive, cycle, or use tools or machines if you feel sleepy while taking this medicine.
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- Xonvea is not for use in children under 18 years of age.
- Do not stop taking Xonvea suddenly without talking to your doctor, as your nausea and vomiting might return.
- Talk to your doctor before taking any additional B vitamins, including those from food or supplements.
- This medicine contains Allura Red AC aluminium lake (E129), which may cause allergic reactions.