Hydroxyzine Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Hydroxyzine, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Hydroxyzine brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Hydroxyzine Pronunciation : hye drox' i zeen ICD Code : Y55.5 Therapeutic Classification : Antihistamines And DecongestantsBrand Names or Trade Names of Hydroxyzine
India :
Atahist |
Adzin |
Marax |
Atazest (10mg) |
Ndrox (25mg) |
Prugo |
Atazest (25mg) |
H-Zine |
Atazest (10mg/5ml) |
Atarax (10mg)
International :
Anx, Atarax, Atazine, Hypam, Rezine, Vistaril
Why is Hydroxyzine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is an antihistamine with anticholinergic effect, prescribed for anxiety and tension. It is also used for pruritus and urticaria.When should Hydroxyzine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity and during early pregnancy.What is the dosage of Hydroxyzine?
Pruritus: The recommended dose is 25 mg given 3 or 4 times daily.Anxiety and tension: The recommended dose is 50 to 100 mg 4 times daily.
How should Hydroxyzine be taken?
It comes as a tablet, syrup and drops to take by mouth, with or without food.It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the large muscle.
What are the warnings and precautions for Hydroxyzine?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with asthma, increased eye pressure, difficulty in urinating, intestinal blockage, prostate disease, blood dyscriasis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• It may cause drowsiness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• It should not be used in newborns.
What are the side effects of Hydroxyzine?
Anticholinergic - Dry mouth.Central Nervous System - Drowsiness and headache.
Body as a Whole - Allergic reactions.
Psychiatric - Hallucinations.
Skin - Itching, rash and hives.
What are the other precautions for Hydroxyzine?
Avoid alcohol consumption.What are the storage conditions for Hydroxyzine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. Store it at room temperature.Schedule : H
Prescription drugs - Drugs to be sold only under the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
