How it works
For comfortable itch free life. Doxepin is an anti depressant with anti itch properties.
Its anti itch property is thought to be mediated by inhibiting / blocking certain natural substance (histamine) that our body makes during an allergic reaction.
It blocks both histamine H1 & H2 receptors thus reduce itch intensity.
Indications
Dosage
Standard Dose –
10 -25 mg at 3-4 times a day
In Refractory Urticaria –
25-50 mg at bedtime
Side Effects
Contraindication
Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Dizziness, Mood Swings, Headache and Tiredness, fast / irregular heartbeat, vision changes, fainting, seizures.