Doxylamine

Doxylamine is used in the short-
term treatment of insomnia
(difficulty falling asleep or
staying asleep). Doxylamine is
also used in combination with
decongestants and other
medications to relieve sneezing,
runny nose, and nasal congestion
caused by the common cold.
doxylamine should not be used to
cause sleepiness in children.
doxylamine is in a class of
medications called
antihistamines. It works by
blocking the action of histamine,
a substance in the body that
causes allergic symptoms.
Doxylamine comes as a tablet to
take by mouth for sleep, and in
combination with other
medications as a liquid and
liquid-filled capsule to treat
symptoms of the common cold. When
doxylamine is used to reduce
difficulty falling asleep, it
usually is taken 30 minutes
before bedtime. When doxylamine
is used to treat cold symptoms,
it is usually taken every 4 to 6
hours. Follow the directions on
the package label or on your
prescription label carefully, and
ask your doctor or pharmacist to
explain any part you do not
understand. Take doxylamine
exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it
more often than prescribed by
your doctor or directed on the
package label.