Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets Description
Rest Aid tablet is a combination medicine used to prevent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. It contains doxylamine and pyridoxine as its main components. Doxylamine is an antihistaminic and it bl
ocks the natural substances in the body responsible for nausea and vomiting, while pyridoxine is a vitamin that also contributes to controlling nausea and vomiting and are needed during pregnancy. Rest Aid tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Excessive sleepiness, drowsiness, rashes and itching are common side effects of Rest Aid tablet. Most of these are temporary but if you feel the side effects persist or your condition worsens, you should contact your doctor immediately. Before starting Rest Aid tablet, inform the doctor about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
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Contains | Vitamin B6 / Pyridoxine(10.0 Mg) + Doxylamine(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Prevent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy |
Side effects | Excessive sleepiness, drowsiness, rashes, itching |
Therapy | PREGNANCY CARE |
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Uses of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
Contraindications of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
- If you are allergic to pyridoxine, doxylamine or any other ingredients of Rest Aid tablet.
- If you are consuming medicines such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) to treat depression.
- If you have any liver diseases.
- If you are an alcoholic.
- If you are under 18 years of age.
Side effects of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
- Excess sleepiness
- Drowsiness
- Vertigo
- Blurred vision
- Constipation, diarrhoea, abdominal pain
- Rashes, itching
- Urinary retention
- Insomnia
Precautions and Warnings of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have asthma or glaucoma, this tablet should be avoided.
- You have a peptic ulcer or any obstruction in the intestine or urinary bladder.
- Avoid driving and handling any machinery as after taking this medicine you may feel excessively sleepy or drowsy.
Mode of Action of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Doxylamine is an antihistaminic. It blocks the natural substances in the body and responsible for nausea and vomiting.
- Pyridoxine, also is known as vitamin B6, is a crucial component for various reactions and acts as a coenzyme in the body. Sometimes deficiency of pyridoxine may cause nausea and vomiting during pregnancy....
Directions for Use of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
- Take Rest Aid tablet as a whole with a sufficient amount of water, without eating a meal, preferably on an empty stomach.
- You should take this medicine regularly without fail as directed by your doctor.
- You should not consume it more than the prescribed dose.
- Do not discontinue this tablet without consulting your doctor.
Interactions of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Rest Aid tablet may interact with other medicines and create an altered response. Please tell your doctor if you are using any other medicines, over-the-counter medicines (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations....
- Medicines used to treat depression such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), central nervous system depressants such as barbiturates and opioid pain killers can worsen the side effects of Rest Aid tablet....
- Avoid taking Rest Aid if you are taking sleeping pills.
- Pyridoxine present in Rest Aid can reduce the effects of Levodopa, Phenobarb and Phenytoin.
Interactions with food items
Storage and disposal of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
- Store it below 25°C in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep Rest Aid tablet away from children and pets.
- You should not use this medicine once the expiry date has passed. The expiry date is the last day of that month.
- You should not use this medicine if you notice that the pack is damaged or it shows signs of tampering.
- You should not flush this medicine in the toilet or pour it into the drain. You need to properly discard this medicine when it is expired or no longer needed.
Dosage of Rest Aid Strip Of 30 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
- If you have missed any dose of Rest Aid tablet, take it as soon as you remember.
- If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
- Do not stop taking Rest Aid tablet without consulting your doctor.
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When to take Rest Aid tablet?
Q: What is Rest Aid used for?
Q: Can Rest Aid be taken on an empty stomach?
Q: Can I take 2 Rest Aid tablets in one day?
Q: Does Rest Aid make you sleepy?
Q: Does Rest Aid relieve from vomiting?
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