Unisom
Generic name:doxylamine [ dox-IL-a-meen ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
What is Unisom?
Unisom 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.
Unisom is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.
Unisom is also used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).
Unisom 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 Unisom if you are allergic to it.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take Unisom if you have other medical conditions, especially:
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
Unisom is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
Doxylamine may pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Antihistamines may also slow breast milk production. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take Unisom?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. This medicine is usually taken only for a short time until your symptoms clear up.
Do not use Unisom to treat insomnia in a child younger than 12 years old. Ask a doctor before using this medicine to treat cold or allergy symptoms in a child younger than 6 years ...
