Atarax
Developed to address anxiety and skin-related allergic responses indicated to alleviate discomfort.
Strengths: 10 · 25mg
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Medicine details
- Therapeutic class
First-generation Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
Piperazine derivative
- Known off-label uses
insomnia
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine; porphyria; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
drowsiness; dry mouth; headache
- Moderate side effects
confusion; tremor; blurred vision
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
UCB
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; cns depressants
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children under 5 years.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use while breastfeeding.
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; use with caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
seizures — requires immediate medical attention; qt prolongation — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to address anxiety and skin-related allergic responses indicated to alleviate discomfort.
Mechanism of action
Acts on the central nervous system to induce anti-anxiety and sedative effects, while blocking H1-histamine receptors to reduce itching, swelling, and redness caused by allergic reactions.
Atarax
Developed to address anxiety and skin-related allergic responses indicated to alleviate discomfort.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Hydroxyzine
- Listed indication(s): Urticaria, Pruritus, Anxiety
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 10 mg49-10-mg-2140
- 180 tablets - 25 mg49-25-mg-2145