GESTAID TABLET is a combination of Doxylamine and Pyridoxine which belongs to the group of medicines called Anti-emetics and Vitamin B Complex respectively. It is used in pregnant women to manage nausea and vomiting (morning sickness) when changes in diet or other non-medical managements does not provide adequate response.
Doxylamine is an antihistamine. It blocks the actions of certain chemicals in the body that causes nausea and vomiting. Pyridoxine is a vitamin B supplement. It supplements our body with necessary vitamins that is required for proper foetal growth and development. Collectively, they both reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy while replacing the lost nutrients.
Take GESTAID TABLET as advised by your physician. GESTAID TABLET cannot manage vomiting caused due to pregnancy. It can only manage the symptoms for a short period. Therefore, continue to take GESTAID TABLET as advised by the physician to achieve better results. GESTAID TABLET can be used in all trimesters of pregnancy.
Before taking GESTAID TABLET inform your doctor if you have asthma or any stomach problems. You must also inform your doctor if you have any problems in your bladder. Consult your doctor before taking GESTAID TABLET if you are breastfeeding.
GESTAID TABLET may make you feel dizzy or drowsy and therefore be cautious while you drive or handle any heavy tools or machines. Other most common side effects of GESTAID TABLET are headache, stomach pain and trouble sleeping.
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