Introduction

Uses of Vertina-DX

Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy

Side effects of Vertina-DX

Dryness in mouth
Constipation
Lightheadedness
Drowsiness

How to use Vertina-DX

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. Vertina-DX may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Vertina-DX works

Vertina-DX 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

Vertina-DX helps treat nausea and vomiting in pregnant women.
Take it on an empty stomach with a glass of water.
Vertina-DX may cause dizziness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Do not take Vertina-DX 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 Vertina-DX while breastfeeding.

Safety Advice

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