Duchesnay USA has announced halal certification for an FDA-approved prescription
treatment for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (NVP), more commonly
known as morning sickness.
Diclegis (doxylamine succinate 10mg and pyridoxine hydrochloride -vitamin B6-
10mg) delayed-release tablets were certified by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA®) Halal Certification Agency.
"Duchesnay USA's ultimate goal is to
provide access to safe and effective treatments to pregnant women. This
includes meeting the specific needs of pregnant women of all cultural
and religious backgrounds as well as those that may have dietary
restrictions," said Eric Gervais, Executive Vice President of Duchesnay in a statement.