Doxylamine

Generic name: doxylamine [ dox-IL-a-meen ]
Brand names: Unisom, Nytol Maximum Strength, Aldex AN
Dosage form: oral tablet (25 mg)
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 3, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is doxylamine?

Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and are sometimes used a sleep aids.

Doxylamine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Doxylamine is also used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

Doxylamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use doxylamine if you are allergic to it.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take doxylamine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• glaucoma;

• an enlarged prostate;

• problems with...