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Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg Capsule, 100-count

by Lifestar Pharma LLC · 100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (70756-426-11)
NDC 70756-0426-11
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 70756-426-11 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains100-count Cost per ea$0.1535 NADAC Per package$15.35 / 100 capsules Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $0.3618/unit · Part D plans $0.4302/unit — full pricing hub ↓
Also comes in: 500 capsules 70756-0426-51
Rx only Generic On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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⚠️
Other active recalls for Doxepin Hydrochloride (different manufacturers) — 1 · tap to view
These affect other manufacturers’ products for the same ingredient — not necessarily the exact NDC on this page.
Class II · Jul 25, 2025 — CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity above the proposed interim limit. (Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited) · FDA recall D-0566-2025
Each entry is an official FDA enforcement report — look up any recall number in the FDA recall database ↗

🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70756-426-11
Product NDC 70756-426
11-digit billing NDC 70756042611
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 1000048, 1000058, 1000070, 1000076, 1000097
UNII 3U9A0FE9N5
UPC 0370756425519, 0370756424512, 0370756427513
Application # ANDA215710
SPL Set ID fdaf3bd7-c456-40bd-8bc3-2b67eb1846c8
Established class (EPC) Tricyclic Antidepressant
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-02-10
Route ORAL
Dosage form CAPSULE
Substance DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE
GPI-14 58200040100115
GCN Seq No 046090
GCN 16567
HICL code 001650
Ingredient (HICL) Doxepin Hcl
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Psychoactive Drugs
HIC3 code H2U
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Tricyclic Antidepressants,Rel.non-Sel.reupt-Inhib
AHFS code 28:16.04.28
AHFS class Tricyclics, Other Norepi-Ru Inhibitors
FDB label name DOXEPIN 50 MG CAPSULE
FDB brand name Doxepin Hcl
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70756-426-11 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 70756-0426-11. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Tricyclic Antidepressant class.

Pharmacologic class Tricyclic Antidepressant
Drug family (ATC) Other antipruritics, Non-selective monoamine reuptake inhibitors
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerLifestar Pharma LLC
Application holderMANKIND PHARMA LTD
FDA applicationANDA215710 (ANDA)
Labeler code70756
First marketedFeb 2022
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio155 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name DOXEPIN 50 MG CAPSULE Ingredient Doxepin Hcl
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

Doxepin is used to treat depression and anxiety. Doxepin is in a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain that are needed for mental balance. Doxepin is also available as a tablet to treat insomnia. This monograph only gives information about doxepin for depression or anxiety. If you are using this medication for insomnia, read the monograph entitled doxepin (insomnia).

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • Good question — doxepin does have a history as an antidepressant, but what you're being prescribed is a much lower-dose version specifically approved for sleep. It's used for peopl...
  • What exactly is doxepin being used for here? I thought it was an antidepressant.
  • Yes, timing really does matter. You should take doxepin at least 3 hours after your last meal — especially if that meal was high in fat. Eating close to your dose makes the medicat...
  • Does it matter when I take it or if I eat first?
📖 Read our full Doxepin guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

🌿 Drug–supplement interaction checker →
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Nutrient depletion considerations

Doxepin may be associated with lower levels of 1 nutrient — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.

🧪 Full Doxepin nutrient depletion report →
An association is not a deficiency. Educational only — don't start or stop anything without professional guidance.
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color Yellow / Green
ShapeCapsule
ImprintLifestar;428
Size19 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII OP1R32D61U
    Microcrystalline cellulose is a purified form of cellulose, a natural fiber from plant sources. It acts as a binder and filler in tablets and capsules, helping hold ingredients together and give the medicine its shape and size.
  • UNII 35SW5USQ3G
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medicines. It helps make tablets, capsules, and liquids visually distinct so patients can easily identify their medication.
  • UNII H77VEI93A8
    A synthetic yellow dye used to color medications. It helps identify the drug and make it visually distinctive, with no effect on how the medicine works.
  • UNII XM0M87F357
    A dark iron oxide compound that gives medicines their black or dark color. It's used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the product and make it visually distinctive.
  • UNII 2G86QN327L
    Gelatin is a protein derived from animal collagen, commonly used in medicines as a gelling agent and capsule material. It helps create soft or hard capsule shells that hold and release medication, and can also thicken liquid formulations.
  • UNII 70097M6I30
    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
  • UNII WZH3C48M4T
    Potassium hydroxide is a strong alkaline chemical used in medicines to adjust and maintain the pH level of liquid formulations, helping keep the product stable and the active ingredients effective.
  • UNII 46N107B71O
    Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how quickly the medicine dissolves and to improve appearance and stability.
  • UNII ETJ7Z6XBU4
    Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
  • UNII 368GB5141J
    A detergent and foaming agent derived from coconut or palm oil. In medications, it helps break down and mix oil and water-based ingredients, aids in tablet disintegration, and improves how the drug dissolves and spreads in the mouth or digestive system.
  • UNII O8232NY3SJ
    A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
  • UNII 15FIX9V2JP
    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

12 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $0.154 $15.35 / 100 capsules
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $0.3618 $36.18 / 100 capsules
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $0.4302 $43.02 / 100 capsules
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Oct 2022 Feb 2024 Mar 2026 Aug 2026 $0.308 $0.146
▼ Down 50% over the last 14 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 00378-4250-01 Mylan 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 00904-7054-61 Major 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 23155-0796-01 Heritage 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 24658-0795-01 PURACAP 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin hydrochloride 50 mg 27241-0169-01 Ajanta 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 51079-0438-20 Mylan 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 59651-0175-01 Aurobindo 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 62135-0562-90 Chartwell 90 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 62332-0645-31 Alembic 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin hydrochloride 50 mg 64980-0596-01 Rising 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mgthis 70756-0426-11 Lifestar 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 72205-0090-91 Novadoz 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 72603-0392-01 NorthStar 100 capsules $0.153 AB Availability likely —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 69315-0160-01 Leading 100 capsules $0.285 AB FDA listed +86%
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 71921-0164-01 Florida 100 capsules $0.285 AB FDA listed +86%
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 69238-1171-01 Amneal 1000 capsules $0.366 AB FDA listed +138%
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 10267-5061-04 Contract 1000 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 42571-0422-01 Micro 100 capsules — AB Discontinued —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 42806-0531-01 Epic 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 46708-0645-31 Alembic 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 48433-0037-20 Safecor 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 50090-5286-01 A-S 30 capsules — — FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 50090-7184-01 A-S 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 50090-7819-01 A-S 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 55801-0529-01 Appco 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin hydrochloride 50 mg 67046-0394-03 Coupler 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin hydrochloride 50 mg 70518-3767-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 70518-4231-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 70518-4282-00 REMEDYREPACK 30 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 71335-2408-01 Bryant 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 71335-2472-01 Bryant 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 71335-2804-01 Bryant 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin hydrochloride 50 mg 71335-9732-01 Bryant 60 capsules — AB FDA listed —
Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg 81469-0417-01 First 100 capsules — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

🏛️
2022
On the market since
Feb 2022
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
🔓
·
Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

🗺️ Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for 70756-0426-11, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q4 2025 · 4 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
4.6K
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
186.1K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$67.3K
Avg / prescription
$14.62
Avg / unit
$0.3618
Latest quarter Q4 2025
1.3KRx
Medicaid pays / ea
$0.3618
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$0.1535
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$0.2083
+136% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
39% FFS 61% MCO
Fee-for-service · 1,812 Rx Managed care · 2,792 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: 10,064 units · 129 per 100k residents WA Idaho: 1,902 units · 96.8 per 100k residents ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: 3,265 units · 55.2 per 100k residents WI Michigan: 12,874 units · 128 per 100k residents MI New York: 15,295 units · 78.2 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: 1,260 units · 89.9 per 100k residents NH Oregon: 3,410 units · 80.6 per 100k residents OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: 2,985 units · 93.1 per 100k residents IA Illinois: 1,425 units · 11.4 per 100k residents IL Indiana: 964 units · 14.0 per 100k residents IN Ohio: 12,635 units · 107 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: 51,441 units · 397 per 100k residents PA New Jersey: 5,656 units · 60.9 per 100k residents NJ Massachusetts: 5,931 units · 84.7 per 100k residents MA California: 20,721 units · 53.2 per 100k residents CA Utah: 600 units · 17.6 per 100k residents UT Colorado: 510 units · 8.7 per 100k residents CO Nebraska: 322 units · 16.3 per 100k residents NE Missouri: 5,943 units · 95.9 per 100k residents MO Kentucky: 3,116 units · 68.8 per 100k residents KY West Virginia: 676 units · 38.2 per 100k residents WV Virginia: 2,250 units · 25.8 per 100k residents VA Maryland: 2,540 units · 41.1 per 100k residents MD Connecticut: 2,890 units · 79.9 per 100k residents CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: 605 units · 8.5 per 100k residents TN North Carolina: 1,524 units · 14.1 per 100k residents NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: 1,230 units · 119 per 100k residents DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: 2,872 units · 62.8 per 100k residents LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: 388 units · 7.6 per 100k residents AL Georgia: 2,023 units · 18.3 per 100k residents GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: 4,834 units · 15.8 per 100k residents TX Florida: 3,107 units · 13.7 per 100k residents FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
7.6397
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 Pennsylvania 397 /100k
2 Washington 129 /100k
3 Michigan 128 /100k
4 Delaware 119 /100k
5 Ohio 107 /100k
6 Idaho 96.8 /100k
7 Missouri 95.9 /100k
8 Iowa 93.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

💊 Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
100 capsules this page70756-0426-11 4,604 Rx · $67,327
500 capsules70756-0426-51 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 4,604 Rx · 186,108 units · $67,327 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

🔬 Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Doxepin hydrochloride — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Toxicity To Various Agents988
Completed Suicide828
Fatigue793
Pain755
Nausea679
Headache642
Insomnia622

Age at onset

Neonate21
Infant5
Child31
Adolescent21
Adult1,586
Elderly638

Reporter sex

12,553 reports

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization3,570
Death2,172
Life-threatening540
Disabling295
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 956 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startStatus
70756-0426-11 You're viewing this 100 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (70756-426-11) $0.1535 / ea $15.35 2022-02-10 Active
70756-0426-51 500 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (70756-426-51) — — 2022-02-10 Active

You're viewing the smallest of 2 pack sizes for this product.

In Medicaid, this is the most-dispensed pack of this product — about 100% of fills over the last four reported quarters. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 70756-0426-11?
NDC 70756-0426-11 is a 100-count package — 100 capsule in 1 bottle.
What is the difference between NDC 70756-0426-11 and NDC 70756-0426-51?
Both are Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg Capsule — the drug itself is identical. NDC 70756-0426-11 is the 100-count package, while NDC 70756-0426-51 is the 500 capsules package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Doxepin Hydrochloride 50 mg Capsule?
Bill NDC 70756-0426-11 — the 11-digit billing format is 70756042611. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 💬 Information for Patients 💬 Medication Guide
🚨 Boxed Warning 118 words ▾

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS Antidepressants increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in short-term studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are not approved for use in pediatric patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.4)].

WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS See full prescribing information for complete boxed warning. • Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adults taking antidepressants. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (5.1) • Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are not approved for use in pediatric patients (8.4)

🎯 Indications and Usage 38 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~2 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Prior to initiating treatment with doxepin hydrochloride capsules, screen patients for a personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania. (2.1) Recommended starting oral dosage is 25 mg three times daily or 75 mg once daily. (2.2) Recommended target total dosage range is between 75 mg/day and 150 mg/day (may be given once daily or in divided doses).

(2.2) Maximum recommended dosage is 100 mg three times daily. (2.2) Wait at least 14 days after discontinuation of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) before initiating therapy with doxepin hydrochloride capsules. (2.3) See the Full Prescribing Information for dosage modifications intended to reduce the risk of anticholinergic effects, for strong CYP2D6 inhibitors, and in known CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers.

(2.4, 2.5, 2.6). When discontinuing doxepin hydrochloride capsules, gradually reduce the dosage until discontinued. (2.7)

2.1Screen for Bipolar Disorder Prior to Starting Doxepin hydrochloride Capsules Prior to initiating treatment with doxepin hydrochloride capsules, screen patients for a personal or family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]

2.2Recommended Dosage The recommended starting oral dosage for doxepin hydrochloride capsules is 25 mg three times daily or 75 mg once daily. The recommended drug target total oral dosage range for doxepin hydrochloride capsule is between 75 mg/day and 150 mg/day (may be given once daily or in divided doses). The maximum recommended oral dosage for doxepin hydrochloride capsule is 100 mg three times daily.

2.3Switching Patients to or from a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor Wait at least 14 days after discontinuation of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) before initiating therapy with doxepin hydrochloride capsules [see Contraindications (4), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), and Drug Interactions (7)]. Wait at least 14 days after discontinuation of doxepin hydrochloride capsules before initiating therapy with an MAOI [see Contraindications (4.4), Warnings and Precautions (5.2), and Drug Interactions (7)].

2.4Dosage Modifications Intended to Reduce the Risk of Anticholinergic Effects If anticholinergic effects (e.g., dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation) develop, reduce the doxepin hydrochloride capsules dosage [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

2.5Dosage Modifications for Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors Reduce the doxepin hydrochloride dosage based on doxepin plasma concentrations when used concomitantly with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors [see Drug Interactions (7)].

2.6Dosage Modifications in Known CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 Poor Metabolizers Reduce the doxepin hydrochloride dosage based on doxepin plasma concentrations in patients who are known CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 poor metabolizers [see Use in Specific Populations (8.7)].

2.7Discontinuation of Doxepin Hydrochloride Capsules Treatment When discontinuing doxepin hydrochloride capsules, gradually reduce the dosage until discontinued [see Adverse Reactions (6)].

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ~1 min read ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Capsules: ● 10 mg capsule is light yellow to yellow opaque cap / light yellow to yellow opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "424" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. ● 25 mg capsule is light yellow to yellow opaque cap / white to off white opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "425" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. ● 50 mg capsule is light yellow to yellow opaque cap and light yellow to yellow opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "426" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. ● 75 mg capsule is light green to green opaque cap and light green to green opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "427" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. ● 100 mg capsule is light green to green opaque cap and white to off white opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "428" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder.

Active ingredients in the capsules include: 10 mg, 25, mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg of doxepin. Capsules:10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg, (3) Image Image Image Image Image

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4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are contraindicated in patients: With hypersensitivity to doxepin (hypersensitivity reactions have included tongue edema and urticaria). The possibility of cross sensitivity with other dibenzoxepines should be kept in mind. With glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

With current or past urinary retention [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)]. Taking MAOIs, or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs (including the MAOIs linezolid or intravenous methylene blue) because of an increased risk of serotonin syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) and Drug Interactions (7)]. Hypersensitivity to doxepin (4) Glaucoma (4) Current or past urinary retention (4) Taking MAOIs, or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs (4)

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5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors : Monitor for clinical worsening and suicide thoughts and behaviors. Consider changing the therapeutic regimen, including possibly discontinuing doxepin hydrochloride, in patients who are experiencing emergent suicidal thoughts or behaviors. (5.1) Serotonin Syndrome : Risk increases with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs.

Monitor all patients taking doxepin hydrochloride for the emergence of serotonin syndrome. Discontinue doxepin hydrochloride and any concomitant serotonergic agents immediately and initiate supportive treatment if serotonin syndrome occurs. (5.2, 7) Angle-Closure Glaucoma : Avoid use of doxepin hydrochloride in patients with untreated anatomically narrow angles.

(5.3) Sedation and Driving Risks : Because doxepin hydrochloride can cause sedation, warn patients against driving a car or operating dangerous machinery while taking doxepin hydrochloride. (5.4) Activation of Mania or Hypomania : Prior to initiating antidepressant therapy, screen for bipolar disorder. Doxepin hydrochloride is not approved for use in treating bipolar depression.

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5.1Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults In pooled analyses of placebo-controlled trials of antidepressant drugs including tricyclic antidepressants and other antidepressant classes that included approximately 77,000 adult patients and 4,500 pediatric patients (Doxepin Hydrochloride is not approved for use in pediatric patients), the incidence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in antidepressant-treated patients age 24 years and younger was greater than in placebo-treated patients. There was considerable variation in risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among drugs, but there was an increased risk identified in young patients for most drugs studied.

The drug-placebo differences in the number of cases of suicidal thoughts and behaviors per 1,000 patients treated are provided in Table 1. Table 1: Risk Differences of the Number of Patients of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in the Pooled Placebo-Controlled Trials of Antidepressants in Pediatric and Adult Patients Age Range Drug-Placebo Difference in Number of Patients of Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors per 1,000 Patients Treated Increases Compared to Placebo < 18 years old 14 additional patients 18-24 years old 5 additional patients Decreases Compared to Placebo 25-64 years old 1 fewer patient > 65 years old 6 fewer patients It is unknown whether the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric and young adults extends to longer-term use, i.e., beyond four months.

However, there is substantial evidence from placebo-controlled maintenance trials in adults with MDD that antidepressants delay the recurrence of depression. Monitor all doxepin hydrochloride-treated patients for clinical worsening and emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially during the initial few months of doxepin hydrochloride therapy, and at times of dosage changes. Counsel family members or caregivers of patients to monitor for changes in behavior and to alert the health care provider.

Consider changing the therapeutic regimen, including possibly discontinuing doxepin hydrochloride, in patients who are experiencing emergent suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

5.2Serotonin Syndrome Tricyclic antidepressants, including doxepin hydrochloride, can precipitate serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening condition. This risk is increased with concomitant use of other serotonergic drugs (e.g., other tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs, serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, triptans, tetracyclic antidepressants, opioids), lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, and St. John's Wort) and with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (e.g., MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders and others, such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue) [see Drug Interactions (7)] .

Serotonin syndrome symptoms may include mental status changes (e.g., confu…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Serotonin Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Angle-Closure Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)] Sedation and Driving Risks [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Activation of Mania or Hypomania [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Risk of Seizures [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)] Psychosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)] To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lifestar Pharma LLC at 1-888-995-4337 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥ 5%) are somnolence, dry mouth, dizziness, constipation and fatigue. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Lifestar Pharma LLC at 1-888-995-4337 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse reactions (≥ 2% of doxepin hydrochloride -treated patients) in 1,635 doxepin hydrochloride -treated patients with MDD in clinical trials included somnolence (17%), dry mouth (15%), dizziness (6%), constipation (5%), fatigue (5%), blurred vision (3%), tachycardia (3%), hypotension (3%), insomnia (2%), tremor (2%), nausea (2%), hyperhidrosis (2%), and increased weight (2%).

Other Adverse Reactions Observed in Clinical Trials Other adverse reactions that occurred at an incidence of < 2% in patients treated with doxepin hydrochloride in clinical trials were: . Ear and Labyrinth Disorders : Tinnitus. Gastrointestinal Disorders : Diarrhea, dyspepsia, vomiting.

General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions : Asthenia, edema, chills. Metabolism and Nutrition Disorders : Decreased appetite. Nervous System Disorders : Ataxia, paresthesia, headache, extrapyramidal disorder.

Psychiatric Disorders : Agitation, confusional state, libido decreased. Pulmonary Disorders : Asthma exacerbation. Renal and Urinary Disorders : Urinary retention.

Reproductive System and Breast Disorders : Breast enlargement. Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders : Rash, pruritus. Vascular Disorders : Flushing.

6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of doxepin hydrochloride. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Blood and Lymphatic System Disorders : Agranulocytosis, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, purpura.

Cardiac Disorders : Conduction disorder, arrhythmia. Endocrine Disorders : Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion. Eye Disorders : Angle-closure glaucoma, mydriasis.

Gastrointestinal Disorders : Aphthous stomatitis, abdominal pain upper. General Disorders and Administration Site Conditions : Facial edema, hyperpyrexia. Hepatobiliary Disorders : Jaundice.

Investigations : Blood glucose increased. Nervous System Disorders : Hypoesthesia, dysgeusia, convulsion, tardive dyskinesia, serotonin syndrome. Psychiatric Disorders : Hallucination, disorientation.

Reproductive System and Breast Disorders : Testicular swelling, gynecomastia, galactorrhea. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders : Photosensitivity reaction, tongue edema, alopecia, urticaria. Vascular Disorders : Hypertension.

Withdrawal syndrome occurred after stopping doxepin hydrochloride [see Drug Abuse and Dependence (9.3)]. The following adverse reaction has been reported with use with other tricyclic antidepressants: decreased blood glucose.

🔄 Drug Interactions ~2 min read ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Table 2 describe the clinically significant drug interactions of doxepin hydrochloride with other drugs or classes. Table 2: Clinically Significant Drug Interactions with doxepin hydrochloride Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors Prevention or Management Doxepin hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), including MAOIs such as linezolid or intravenous methylene blue. The use of doxepin hydrochloride within 14 days of discontinuation of an MAOI or the use of MAOI within 14 days of discontinuation of doxepin hydrochloride is contraindicated .

Starting doxepin hydrochloride in a patient who is being treated with an MAOI is contraindicated . Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of doxepin hydrochloride and MAOIs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome [Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] . Other Serotonergic Drugs (Besides MAOIs) Prevention or Management Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during treatment initiation and dosage increases.

If serotonin syndrome occurs, consider discontinuation of doxepin hydrochloride and/or concomitant serotonergic drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of doxepin hydrochloride with other serotonergic drugs increases the risk of serotonin syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)]. Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors Prevention or Management Monitor doxepin plasma concentrations and reduce the doxepin hydrochloride dosage or the strong CYP2D6 inhibitor as appropriate [see Dosage and Administration (2.5)].

Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of doxepin hydrochloride with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors may increase the exposures of doxepin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] which may increase the risk of doxepin hydrochloride related adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5) and Adverse Reactions (6)]. Examples See www.fda.gov/CYPandTransporterInteractingDrugs for examples of strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors. Carbamazepine Prevention or Management Monitor doxepin plasma concentrations and consider increasing the doxepin hydrochloride dosage in patients taking carbamazepine.

Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of carbamazepine with doxepin hydrochloride decreases the exposure of doxepin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] which could lead to reduced treatment effect. Cimetidine Prevention or Management Monitor doxepin plasma concentrations and consider reducing the doxepin hydrochloride dosage in patients taking cimetidine. Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Concomitant use of doxepin hydrochloride with cimetidine may increase the exposures of doxepin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)] which may increase the risk of doxepin hydrochloride -related anticholinergic effects (e.g., dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation) [see Adverse Reactions (6.1)].

Alcohol Prevention or Management Avoid concomitant use with alcohol. Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) Doxepin hydrochloride may potentiate the sedative effects of alcohol [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . CNS Depressants Prevention or Management Dosage reduction of doxepin hydrochloride and/or the CNS depressant may be needed based on clinical response and tolerability.

Mechanism and Clinical Effect(s) When concomitantly administered with doxepin hydrochloride, the sedative effects of CNS depressant may be potentiated [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] . Tolazamide Prevention or Management Monitor glucose levels and reduce the doxepin hydrochloride dosage as appropriate. Clinical Effect(s) Doxepin hydrochloride may cause severe hypoglycemia when concomitantly used with tolazamide.

Serotonergic Drugs : Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of serotonin syndrome, particularly during treatment initiation and dosage increases. If serotonin syndrome occurs, consider discontinuation of doxepin hydrochloride and/or concomitant serotonergic drugs. (5.2, 7) Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors : Concomitant use…

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~2 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy : Neonates exposed to TCAs, including doxepin hydrochloride, late in the third trimester have developed poor adaptation (respiratory distress, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, hypotonia, irritability). Monitor neonates who were exposed to doxepin hydrochloride in the third trimester of pregnancy for poor neonatal adaptation syndrome. (8.1) Lactation : Breastfeeding not recommended.

(8.2) Geriatric Use : May cause confusion and oversedation. (8.5) CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Poor Metabolizers : Increased risk of doxepin hydrochloride -associated adverse reactions. (8.7)

8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to antidepressants, including doxepin hydrochloride, during pregnancy. Health care providers are encouraged to advise patients to register by calling the National Pregnancy Registry for Antidepressants 1-866-961-2388 or visiting online at https://womensmentalhealth.org/clinical-and-research-programs/pregnancyregistry/antidepressants. Risk Summary Available data from published epidemiological studies and postmarketing reports have not established an increased risk for major birth defects or miscarriage with doxepin hydrochloride use (see Data).

There are risks (see Clinical Considerations): To the mother associated with untreated depression in pregnancy. Poor neonate adaptation from exposure to tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), including doxepin hydrochloride, during the third trimester of pregnancy. Animal reproduction toxicity of doxepin has not been fully characterized.

The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. All pregnancies have a background risk of major birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively.

Clinical Considerations Disease-associated Maternal and/or Embryofetal Risk Women who discontinue antidepressants during pregnancy are more likely to experience a relapse of MDD than women who continue antidepressants. This finding is from a prospective longitudinal study of 201 pregnant women with a history of MDD who were euthymic and taking antidepressants at the beginning of pregnancy. Consider the risk of untreated MDD when considering discontinuation of doxepin hydrochloride drugs during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

Fetal/Neonatal Adverse Reactions Neonates previously exposed to TCAs, including doxepin hydrochloride, late in the third trimester during pregnancy have developed complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, and tube feeding. Such complications can arise immediately upon delivery. Reported clinical findings have included respiratory distress, cyanosis, apnea, seizures, temperature instability, feeding difficulty, vomiting, hypoglycemia, hypotonia, hypertonia, hyperreflexia, tremor, jitteriness, irritability, and constant crying.

These findings are consistent with either direct toxic effects of TCAs or possibly a drug discontinuation syndrome. Monitor neonates who were exposed to doxepin hydrochloride in the third trimester of pregnancy for poor neonatal adaptation syndrome. Data Human Data: Published epidemiological studies of pregnant women exposed to TCAs, including doxepin hydrochloride, have not established an association with major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal outcomes.

Methodological limitations of these observational studies include small sample size and lack of adequate controls.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Data from published literature report the presence of doxepin and nordoxepin in human milk. There are reports of excessive sedation, respiratory depression, poor suckling and swallowing and hypotonia in breastfed infants exposed to doxepin at doses used to treat MDD. There are…

🆘 Overdosage ~2 min read ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE Signs, Symptoms, and Complications of Doxepin Hydrochloride Overdose Serious manifestations of tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) overdose include cardiac dysrhythmias, severe hypotension, convulsions, and CNS depression, including coma. Deaths may occur from overdosage with TCAs, including doxepin hydrochloride. Changes in the electrocardiogram, particularly in QRS axis or width, are clinically significant indicators of TCA toxicity.

A maximal limb-lead QRS duration of ≥ 0.1 seconds may be the best indication of the TCA overdose severity. Signs and symptoms of TCA toxicity develop rapidly after TCA overdose. Other signs of TCA overdose may include confusion, disturbed concentration, transient visual hallucinations, dilated pupils, agitation, hyperactive reflexes, stupor, drowsiness, muscle rigidity, vomiting, hypothermia, or hyperpyrexia.

There are reports of patients succumbing to fatal dysrhythmia late after TCA overdose. Management of Overdose The following are recommendations for the management of a doxepin hydrochloride overdose. Contact the Poison Help line (1-800-222-1222) or a medical toxicologist for additional overdose management recommendations.

With a doxepin hydrochloride overdose, obtain an ECG and immediately initiate cardiac monitoring in the hospital. A minimum of six hours of observation with cardiac monitoring and observation for signs of CNS depression, respiratory depression, hypotension, cardiac dysrhythmias, conduction blocks, and seizures is recommended. If signs of toxicity occur during this period, extended monitoring is recommended.

Monitoring of plasma doxepin levels should not guide doxepin hydrochloride overdose management. Cardiovascular Toxicity Management : Intravenous sodium bicarbonate should be administered to maintain the serum pH in the range of 7.45 to 7.55. If the pH response is inadequate to intravenous sodium bicarbonate therapy, hyperventilation may also be used.

With concomitant use of hyperventilation and sodium bicarbonate therapy frequently monitor pH and pCO2. A pH > 7.6 or a pCO2 < 20 mm Hg is undesirable. Dysrhythmias unresponsive to intravenous sodium bicarbonate therapy/hyperventilation may respond to lidocaine therapy.

Type 1A and 1C antiarrhythmics are generally contraindicated (e.g., quinidine, disopyramide, and procainamide) in the setting of TCA overdose. Hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, exchange transfusions, and forced diuresis generally have been reported as ineffective in TCA overdose due to high tissue and protein binding of doxepin. CNS Toxicity Management : In patients with TCA overdose who have CNS depression, early intubation is recommended because of the potential for abrupt deterioration.

Seizures should be controlled with benzodiazepines, or if these are ineffective, other anticonvulsants (e.g., phenobarbital, propofol). Avoid use of physostigmine to treat TCA overdose.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action The mechanism of action of the doxepin hydrochloride in the treatment of MDD in adult patients is not well understood.

12.2Pharmacodynamics The exposure-response relationship and time course of pharmacodynamic response for the safety and effectiveness of doxepin have not been fully characterized.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Absorption In healthy volunteers, a single oral doxepin hydrochloride dose of 75 mg resulted in peak plasma doxepin concentrations that ranged from 8.8 ng/mL to 45.8 ng/mL (mean 26.1 ng/mL). Peak levels were reached between 2 and 4 hours (mean 2.9 hours) after doxepin hydrochloride administration. Peak levels for the primary active metabolite N-desmethyldoxepin (nordoxepin) ranged from 4.8 ng/mL to 14.5 ng/mL (mean 9.7 ng/mL) and were achieved between 2 and 10 hours after doxepin hydrochloride administration.

Distribution The mean apparent volume of distribution for doxepin was approximately 20 L/kg. The protein binding for doxepin was approximately 76%. Elimination In healthy volunteers, the plasma elimination half-life of doxepin ranged from 8 to 24 hours (mean 17 hours).

The half-life of nordoxepin ranged from 33 to 80 hours (mean 51 hours). The mean plasma clearance for doxepin was approximately

0.84L/hour/kg. Metabolism After oral doxepin hydrochloride administration, approximately 55% to 87% of doxepin undergoes first-pass metabolism in the liver, forming the primary active metabolite nordoxepin. Metabolic pathways of doxepin include demethylation, N-oxidation, hydroxylation and glucuronide formation.

Excretion Doxepin is excreted primarily in the urine, mainly as its metabolites, either free or in conjugate form. Specific Populations Patients with Hepatic Impairment : Specific clinical studies have not been performed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of doxepin in patients with hepatic impairment. Patients with hepatic impairment may have a greater systemic doxepin exposure than those with normal liver function [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6)].

Patients with Renal Impairment : The extent of renal excretion of doxepin is unknown. Specific clinical studies have not been performed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics of doxepin in patients with renal impairment compared to those with normal renal function. Drug Interactions Studies Carbamazepine : After concomitant use of doxepin hydrochloride and carbamazepine, the combined exposure of doxepin and nordoxepin (12 hours after the last dose) was decreased by 55% compared to that after the use of doxepin hydrochloride alone [see Drug Interactions (7)].

Strong CYP2D6 Inhibitors : CYP2D6 contributes to the metabolism of doxepin and concomitant use of doxepin hydrochloride with strong CYP2D6 inhibitors may increase doxepin exposure [see Drug Interactions (7)]. Cimetidine : Cimetidine is a non-specific inhibitor of CYP1A2, 2C19, 2D6, and 3A4. When cimetidine 300 mg twice daily was administered concomitantly with a single 6 mg dose of another oral doxepin product, there was approximately a 2-fold increase in doxepin Cmax and AUC compared to doxepin without cimetidine [see Drug Interactions (7)].

CYP2D6 Substrates : Concomitant use of doxepin hydrochloride and other CYP2D6 substrates may have impact on the plasma doxepin concentrations. The clinical significance of this possible impact is unknown.

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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING How Supplied Doxepin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP are available containing doxepin hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg or 100 mg of doxepin. The 10 mg capsule is light yellow to yellow opaque cap /light yellow to yellow opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "424" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. They are available as follows: NDC 70756-424-11 bottles of 100 capsules, with child-resistant closure NDC 70756-424-51 Bottles of 500 capsules.

This package is not child resistant. The 25 mg capsule is light yellow to yellow opaque cap/white to off white opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "425" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. They are available as follows: NDC 70756-425-11 bottles of 100 capsules, with child-resistant closure NDC 70756-425-51 bottles of 500 capsules.

This package is not child resistant. The 50 mg capsule is light yellow to yellow opaque cap and light yellow to yellow opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "426"" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. They are available as follows: NDC 70756-426-11 bottles of 100 capsules, with child-resistant closure NDC 70756-426-51 bottles of 500 capsules.

This package is not child resistant. The 75 mg capsule is light green to green opaque cap and light green to green opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "427" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. They are available as follows: NDC 70756-427-11 bottles of 100 capsules, with child-resistant closure NDC 70756-427-51 bottles of 500 capsules, This package is not child resistant.

The 100 mg capsule is light green to green opaque cap and white to off white opaque body, hard gelatin capsule, imprinted with on cap and "428" on body with black ink containing white to off white powder. They are available as follows: NDC 70756-428-11 bottles of 100 capsules, with child-resistant closure NDC 70756-428-51 bottles of 500 capsules, This package is not child resistant. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). [See USP Controlled Room Temperature.] Protect from light.

Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP using a child-resistant closure. Image Image Image Image Image

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11 DESCRIPTION Doxepin hydrochloride is one of a class of psychotherapeutic agents known as dibenzoxepin tricyclic compounds. The molecular formula of the compound is C 19 H 21 NO•HCl having a molecular weight of 315.84. It is a white to almost white crystalline powder freely soluble in water, in alcohol and methylene chloride.Doxepin hydrochloride is a dibenzoxepin derivative and is the first of a family of tricyclic psychotherapeutic agents.

Specifically, it is an isomeric mixture of: 1-Propanamine, 3- dibenz[ b,e ]oxepin-11 (6 H )ylidene- N,N -dimethyl-hydrochloride. The structural formula of doxepin is shown below. Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are for oral administration.

Each 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg doxepin capsule for oral administration contains doxepin hydrochloride, USP equivalent to 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg of doxepin, respectively. Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinized starch (maize), and sodium lauryl sulfate. The empty gelatin capsule shells contain D&C Yellow No.

10, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate and titanium dioxide. In addition, the 25 mg and 50 mg empty gelatin capsule shells contain FD&C Yellow 6, the 75 mg and 100 mg empty gelatin capsule shells contain FD&C Green 3 and the 10 mg empty gelatin capsule shells contain FD&C Red 3. The imprinting ink contains black iron oxide, butyl alcohol, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, potassium hydroxide, propylene glycol, purified water, shellac and strong ammonia solution.

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💬 Information for Patients ~2 min read ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise patients to read FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors Advise patients and caregivers to look for the emergence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors, especially early during doxepin hydrochloride treatment and when the dosage is increased or decreased, and instruct them to report suicidal thinking and behavior to their health care provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Serotonin Syndrome Caution patients about the risk of serotonin syndrome particularly with the concomitant use of doxepin hydrochloride and other serotonergic drugs (e.g., other TCAs, SSRIs, SNRIs, triptans, opioids), lithium, tryptophan, buspirone, and St.

John's Wort and with drugs that impair metabolism of serotonin (in particular, MAOIs, both those intended to treat psychiatric disorders and also others, such as linezolid) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Drug Interactions (7)]. Instruct patients to contact their health care provider or report to the emergency room if they experience signs or symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Angle-Closure Glaucoma Advise patients that taking doxepin hydrochloride can cause pupillary dilation, which in susceptible individuals, can trigger angle closure glaucoma.

Patients may wish to be examined to determine whether they are susceptible to angle closure, and have a prophylactic procedure (e.g., iridectomy), if they are susceptible [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Effects on Driving and Operating Heavy Machinery Inform patients that doxepin hydrochloride can cause sedation and caution them against driving a car or operating dangerous machinery while taking doxepin hydrochloride [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]. Activation of Mania or Hypomania Advise patients to observe for signs of mania/hypomania activation and instruct them to report such symptoms to the healthcare provider.

Drug Interactions Inform patients that the use of doxepin hydrochloride and certain other drugs increases the risk of doxepin hydrochloride -associated adverse reactions or alternatively lower doxepin hydrochloride effectiveness. Instruct patients to inform their healthcare provider about all the drugs that they are taking before taking doxepin hydrochloride. Alcohol Use Advise patients to avoid the use of alcohol while taking doxepin hydrochloride [see Drug Interactions (7.5)].

Pregnancy Advise patients that there is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to doxepin hydrochloride during pregnancy. Advise women to notify their healthcare provider if they become pregnant or intend to become pregnant during doxepin hydrochloride treatment. Advise pregnant women that doxepin hydrochloride use late in pregnancy may increase the risk for neonatal complications requiring prolonged hospitalization, respiratory support, or tube feeding [see Use in Specific Populations (8.1)].

Lactation Advise patients that breastfeeding is not recommended during doxepin hydrochloride treatment [see Use in Specific Populations (8.2)]. Manufactured for: Lifestar Pharma LLC 1200 MacArthur Blvd. Mahwah, NJ 07430 USA Product of Italy Revised July 2025, V-07

💬 Medication Guide ~3 min read ▾

SPL MEDGUIDE MEDICATION GUIDE DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE capsules for oral use What is the most important information I should know about doxepin hydrochloride capsules? Doxepin hydrochloride capsules can cause serious side effects, including: Increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. Doxepin hydrochloride capsules and other antidepressant medicines may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in people 24 years of age and younger, especially within the first few months of treatment or when the dose is changed.

Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are not for use in children. How can I watch for and try to prevent suicidal thoughts and actions in myself or a family member? • Pay close attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings, or if you develop suicidal thoughts or actions. This is very important when an antidepressant medicine is started or when the dose is changed. • Call your health care provider right away to report new or sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts, or feelings or if you develop suicidal thoughts or actions.

Keep all follow-up visits with your health care provider as scheduled. Call your health care provider between visits as needed, especially if you have concerns about symptoms. Call your health care provider or get emergency help right away if you or a family member have any of the following symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: suicide attempts thoughts about suicide or dying acting aggressive, being angry, or violent acting on dangerous impulses new or worse depression new or worse anxiety panic attacks feeling very agitated or restless new or worse irritability trouble sleeping an extreme increase in activity or talking (mania) other unusual changes in behavior or mood See "What are the possible side effects of doxepin hydrochloride capsules?" for more information about side effects.

What is doxepin hydrochloride capsules ? Doxepin hydrochloride capsules are a prescription medicine used to treat adults with a certain type of depression called major depressive disorder (MDD). It is not known if doxepin hydrochloride capsules are safe and effective for use in children.

Do not take doxepin hydrochloride capsules if you: Are allergic to doxepin, or any of the ingredients in doxepin hydrochloride capsules. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of ingredients in doxepin hydrochloride capsules have glaucoma have or have had trouble urinating are taking, or have stopped taking within the last 14 days, a medicine called a Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI), including the antibiotic linezolid or intravenous methylene blue o Ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you are not sure if you are taking an MAOI, including the antibiotic linezolid or intravenous methylene blue o Do not start taking an MAOI for at least 14 days after you stop treatment with doxepin hydrochloride capsules Before taking doxepin hydrochloride capsules , tell your health care provider about all your medical conditions, including if you: have, or have a family history of bipolar disorder, mania, or hypomania have or had depression, suicidal thoughts or behavior have kidney or liver problems have or had seizures or convulsions are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Taking doxepin hydrochloride capsules during your third trimester of pregnancy may harm your unborn baby. Tell your health care provider if you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant during treatment with doxepin hydrochloride capsules o Babies born to mothers who take certain medicines, including doxepin hydrochloride capsules, during the third trimester of pregnancy may have symptoms of sedation, such as breathing problems, sluggishness, low muscle tone, feeding problems, and withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your health care provider about the risks to your unborn or newborn baby if you take doxepin hydrochloride capsules during pregnancy o There is a pregnancy registry f…

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