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Focalgin-B Diclegis Doxylamine / pyridoxine
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Focalgin-B (calcium / folic acid / ginger / pyridoxine) Diclegis (doxylamine / pyridoxine) Doxylamine / pyridoxine
Prescription only

Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy. Focalgin-B may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy, Nausea/Vomiting. Diclegis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Nausea/Vomiting of Pregnancy, Nausea/Vomiting. doxylamine / pyridoxine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

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Diclegis has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 115 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect.

Doxylamine / pyridoxine has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 164 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Side Effects

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Generic Availability

N/A

Lower cost generic approved

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Quantity 100 delayed release tablet
Dosage 10 mg-10 mg
Per Unit* $3.53
Cost* $352.78

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Quantity 100 delayed release tablet
Dosage 10 mg-10 mg
Per Unit* $2.03
Cost* $203.24

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Dosage Forms Available

N/A
  • Oral delayed release tablet
  • Oral delayed release tablet
Brand Names
Other calcium / folic acid / ginger / pyridoxine brands include: B-Nexa, Zingiber Other doxylamine / pyridoxine brands include: Bonjesta Bonjesta, Diclegis
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

N/A

12.5 hours

12.5 hours
CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified
A
Category A Studies show no risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
A
Category A Studies show no risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 210 drugs are known to interact with Focalgin-B:

  • 8 major drug interactions (47 brand and generic names)
  • 189 moderate drug interactions (759 brand and generic names)
  • 13 minor drug interactions (29 brand and generic names)

A total of 313 drugs are known to interact with Diclegis:

  • 18 major drug interactions (95 brand and generic names)
  • 294 moderate drug interactions (1325 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)

A total of 313 drugs are known to interact with doxylamine / pyridoxine:

  • 18 major drug interactions (95 brand and generic names)
  • 294 moderate drug interactions (1325 brand and generic names)
  • 1 minor drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Talk to your doctor before using alcohol together with folic acid. Excessive consumption of... View more
  • Calcium absorption may be increased by taking it with food. However, foods high in oxalic acid... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of doxylamine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of doxylamine such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

N/A

April 08, 2013

July 30, 1956
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N/A

N/A

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