Doxepin

  • Cat. B
  • Lactation: not recommended

  • 5% cream (QID up to 7 days)

  • TCA & antihistamine (H1 & H2)

  • Atopic dermatitis
  • Nummular eczema
  • Lichen simplex chronicus

  • Untreated Narrow angle glaucoma
  • Urinary retention
  • MAOI

  • Drowsiness & sedation
  • ICD
  • ACD
  • Systemic contact dermatitis (rare)

  • Drowsiness secondary to systemic absorption seen in a quarter of patients using topical Doxepin