Hydroxyzine Tablets
The product is indicated to manage acute pruritus or anxiety symptoms under medical supervision.
Strengths: 10 · 25mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Atarax
- Therapeutic class
First-generation Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
Piperazine derivative
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine; porphyria; prolonged qt interval
- Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; caution in elderly patients
- Minor side effects
drowsiness; dry mouth; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; headache; urinary retention
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
UCB Pharma
- Onset Time
30–60 minutes
- Duration
4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
alcohol; cns depressants; anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
Suitable for use in children and adults.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Not recommended. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
qt prolongation — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
The product is indicated to manage acute pruritus or anxiety symptoms under medical supervision.
Mechanism of action
Hydroxyzine functions as an H1-receptor antagonist in the central nervous system and peripheral tissues, providing antihistaminic, sedative, and anti-emetic effects.
Hydroxyzine Tablets
The product is indicated to manage acute pruritus or anxiety symptoms under medical supervision.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Hydroxyzine
- Listed indication(s): Pruritus, Anxiety
Usually available as
- 360 tablets - 10 mg1151-10-mg-13605
- 360 tablets - 25 mg1151-25-mg-13611