Doxylamine and pyridoxine and Zidovudine Injection

• Generic Name: doxylamine / pyridoxine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Bonjesta, Diclegis

Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body.

Pyridoxine is a form of vitamin B (B6).

Doxylamine and pyridoxine is a combination medicine used to treat nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, sometimes called morning sickness.

Doxylamine and pyridoxine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: zidovudine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Retrovir

• It is used to treat HIV infection.
• It is used to keep the HIV infection from passing from the mother to the newborn during delivery. The newborn will also be given zidovudine injection after birth.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.