Diclectin (doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine hydrochloride) for the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, also known as morning sickness, is very common in early pregnancy. It is unpleasant, but usually stops by weeks 16 to 20 of pregnancy. Some women get a very severe form of nausea and vomiting called hyperemesis gravidarum, which can be very serious and needs specialist treatment in hospital.
There are currently no medications that are specifically licensed to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, although medications licensed for other diseases can be used. Diclectin is a new drug that is designed to specifically treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy.
Diclectin is being studied to see whether it improves nausea and vomiting in pregnancy and that it is safe to use for pregnant women. If diclectin is licensed for use in the UK, it could provide a new treatment for this unpleasant condition where other non-medical remedies have not worked.