Doxepin (Topical)
Brand Names : Zonalon
Precautions While Using This MedicineIf your
skin problem does not improve after 8 days or if it becomes worse, check with
your doctor.
This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol (alcoholic beverages or
other alcohol-containing preparations [e.g., elixirs, cough syrups, tonics])
and other CNS depressants (medicines that slow down the nervous system, possibly
causing drowsiness). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or
medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers,
or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates;
medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental
anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any
of the above while you are using this medicine
.
Topical doxepin may cause some people to become drowsy.
Make sure you know how to react to this medicine before you drive, use machines,
or do other jobs that require you to be alert
. If too much drowsiness
occurs, it may be necessary to use less medicine, use it less often, or stop
using it completely. However, check with your doctor first before lessening
your dose or stopping use of this medicine.
This medicine may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary
relief, use sugarless gum or candy, or melt bits of ice in your mouth, or
use a saliva substitute
. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry
for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing
dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including
tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
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