What drug class is doxylamine?

doxylamine is classified as a Histamine Receptor Antagonists.

Is there a generic version of doxylamine?

Yes, generic versions of doxylamine are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does doxylamine work?

doxylamine mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Doxylamine

Also sold as: Aldex AN, Unisom, Diclegis, Wal-Som (doxylamine), Bonjesta (+2 more)

Histamine Receptor AntagonistsPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Histamine Receptor Antagonists (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for doxylamine.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Use helps to reduce difficulty in falling asleep

Dosage & Administration

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: take one tablet 30 minutes before going to bed; take once daily or as directed by a doctor children under 12 years of age: do not use

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings Do not use in children under 12 years of age with any other product containing doxylamine unless you have time for a full night’s sleep Ask a doctor before use if you have a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis glaucoma trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or any other sleep-aid tranquilizers any other antihistamines any other drugs When using this product avoid alcoholic beverages do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery take only at bedtime Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than two weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗