Generic name: doxepin hydrochloride
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug classes:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, Tricyclic antidepressants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 1, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
- Dosage and Administration
- Dosage Forms and Strengths
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Use In Specific Populations
- Drug Abuse and Dependence
- Overdosage
- Description
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Nonclinical Toxicology
- Clinical Studies
- How Supplied/Storage and Handling
- Patient Counseling Information
- Medication Guide
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Doxepin Tablets are indicated for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance. The clinical trials performed in support of efficacy were up to 3 months in duration.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
The dose of Doxepin Tablets should be individualized.
2.1 Dosing in Adults
The recommended dose of Doxepin Tablets for adults is 6 mg once daily. A 3 mg once dail...
