Drug Summary

  Drug name:  doxylamine
  Chemical name:  Doxylamine succinate
  Formula:  C₁₇H₂₂N₂O
  Weight:   270.3694
  CAS no:  469-21-6
  DrugBank link:  DB00366
  Description:  Histamine H1 antagonist with pronounced sedative properties. It is used in allergies and as an antitussive, antiemetic, and hypnotic. Doxylamine has also been administered in veterinary applications and was formerly used in parkinsonism. [PubChem]
  Indication:  Used alone as a short-term sleep aid, in combination with other drugs as a night-time cold and allergy relief drug. Also used in combination with Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to prevent morning sickness in pregnant women.