Introduction

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Uses of Dicliz Plus 20

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Side effects of Dicliz Plus 20

Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness

How to use Dicliz Plus 20

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. Dicliz Plus 20 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dicliz Plus 20 works

Dicliz Plus 20 is a combination of two medicines: Doxylamine and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which treats nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. Doxylamine is an antihistamine which works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine), thereby controlling nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is a form of vitamin B which possesses anti-nausea properties.

Quick Tips

Dicliz Plus 20 helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
Dicliz Plus 20 may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take Dicliz Plus 20 with other sedating medications such as those for cough and cold as the combination could worsen dizziness leading to falls or other accidents.
Do not take Dicliz Plus 20 while breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

CAUTION – Alcohol: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dicliz Plus 20. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Dicliz Plus 20 is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Dicliz Plus 20 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.\nLarger doses or prolonged use of Dicliz Plus 20 may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
UNSAFE – Driving: Dicliz Plus 20 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Dicliz Plus 20 is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dicliz Plus 20 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Liver: Dicliz Plus 20 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dicliz Plus 20 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.