Atarax
Hydroxyzine tablets for generalised anxiety and itching. It is a sedating antihistamine, which is why it is sometimes used for short-term anxiety relief.
- Category
- Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Hydroxyzine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg
Atarax is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Atarax depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Atarax details
- Conditions
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder · Pruritus · Preoperative Sedation
- Alternative names
- hydroxyzine
- Therapeutic class
- Piperazine Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
- First-Generation Antihistamine
- Known off-label uses
- insomnia
- Contraindications
- prolonged QT interval; hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dry mouth; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- headache; blurred vision; urinary retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; QT-prolonging drugs; CNS Depressants
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Contraindicated in early pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; torsades de pointes, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Hydroxyzine tablets for generalised anxiety and itching. It is a sedating antihistamine, which is why it is sometimes used for short-term anxiety relief.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises peripheral H1 and central nervous system receptors, leading to antiallergic, sedative, and antiemetic responses.
What you will receive
Atarax names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Hydroxyzine at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.