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EspañolBonjesta overview
BRAND NAMES:
Bonjesta, Diclegis
Generic Names:
Bonjesta
Uses:
Treats nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (also called morning sickness).
Therapeutic Classes:
Antiemetic, Antihistamine Combination, Gastrointestinal Agent
Forms:
Delayed Release Tablet, Long Acting Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What form(s) does Bonjesta come in
Delayed Release Tablet
Long Acting Tablet
What are common Bonjesta doses?
Tablet 20mg/20mg
Common Bonjesta prescriptions
Bonjesta
20mg/20mg tablet
How to take Bonjesta
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach.
Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Bonjesta contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to doxylamine, pyridoxine, or similar medicines, or if you are breastfeeding.
Bonjesta warnings
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Tell your doctor if you have asthma, glaucoma, trouble urinating, or stomach or bowel problems (including blockage or ulcer).
This medicine may make you drowsy or sleepy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Bonjesta interactions
Do not use this medicine together with an MAO inhibitor (MAOI).
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Bonjesta side effects
Serious Side Effects
Severe dizziness, lightheadedness, or sleepiness
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing