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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Hydroxyzine
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Hydroxyzine uses
Hydroxyzine information
This medication is made by Pfizer and is generically known as Hydroxyzine hydrochloride and is available in tablet and syrup form.
Hydroxyzine indications
This drug is prescribed for the relief of anxiety and tension brought about by psychoneurosis.
Hydroxyzine may also be used for the containment of pruritus due to allergic reactions such as chronic uticaria and contact dermatitis.
Hydroxyzine may be used as a sedative when used as a premedication following general anesthesia.
Hydroxyzine warnings
Studies of this medicine in pregnant humans have not yet been studied however, studies on animals have shown that Hydroxyzine induce fetal abnormalities in pregnant mice, rabbits and other animals.
It is not also known whether the contents of Hydroxyzine are passed into human milk. Talk with your doctor first before considering breast feeding.
Drowsiness is a main consideration when taking this drug and activities such as driving or operating machinery should be avoided.
Patients are also not advised to repeatedly take CNS depressant drug such as this.
Hydroxyzine intake guidelines
Follow your doctor's instructions when taking Hydroxyzine Europharm Laboratoires. Never deviate from the doctor's instructed intake instructions.
Hydroxyzine dosage
For the treatment of anxiety and tension, the dose is 50-100 mg for adults, 50 mg daily divided into two doses for children.
For the management of pruritus, the dosage for adults is 25 mg and for children, it is 50 mg divided in two doses.
For the usage of Hydroxyzine as a sedative, the dose is 50-100 mg in adults and 0.6mg/kg in children.
The dosage described above may be increased or decreased depending on your doctor's assessment.
Hydroxyzine overdose
The most common symptom of Hydroxyzine overdose is hypersedation. If overdose happens, the patient should be made to vomit, if he/she has no urge to vomit, it should be induced. Another relief is to immediate gastric lavage. Immediately seek emergency medical attention while continuing to monitor the patient's vital signs.
Hydroxyzine missed dose
If a dose of Hydroxyzine is missed, never attempt to take double doses to make up for it. You may however, skip that dose you missed and just proceed with your regular time of intake.
Hydroxyzine side effects
The reported side effects associated with Hydroxyzine intake were usually mild and passing and are not causes for immediate medical care. Among the side effects are dry mouth, drowsiness, and tremors.
Hydroxyzine drug reactions
There are no known harmful drug interactions associated with this medication intake. But it is still best to tell your doctor of the medicines you are taking and have taken for the past week.
Different Hydroxyzine products with other ingredients:
Hydroxyzine pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:
Hydroxyzine available forms, composition, doses:
| Price | |
| Apo-Hydroxyzine 10 mg Capsule | 0.12 USD |
| Apo-Hydroxyzine 25 mg Capsule | 0.15 USD |
| Apo-Hydroxyzine 50 mg Capsule | 0.22 USD |
| Atarax 2 mg/ml Syrup | 0.06 USD |
| HYDROXYZINE-10 CAPSULE 10MG | |
| HYDROXYZINE-25 CAPSULE 25MG | |
| HYDROXYZINE-50 CAPSULE 50MG | |
| HydrOXYzine HCl 10 mg/5ml Syrup | 0.13 USD |
| HydrOXYzine HCl 50 mg/ml vial | 1.78 USD |
| HydrOXYzine Pamoate 100 mg capsule | 0.67 USD |
| HydrOXYzine Pamoate 25 mg capsule | 0.3 USD |
| HydrOXYzine Pamoate 50 mg capsule | 0.23 USD |
| Hydroxyzine 25 mg/ml vial | 3.6 USD |
| Hydroxyzine 50 mg/ml vial | 3.96 USD |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl 50 mg/ml | 4.42 USD |
| Hydroxyzine hcl 10 mg tablet | 0.72 USD |
| Hydroxyzine hcl 25 mg tablet | 0.7 USD |
| Hydroxyzine hcl 50 mg tablet | 1.19 USD |
| Hydroxyzine hcl powder | 2.75 USD |
| Hydroxyzine pam 100 mg capsule | 0.63 USD |
| Hydroxyzine pam 25 mg capsule | 0.46 USD |
| Hydroxyzine pam 50 mg capsule | 0.64 USD |
| Hydroxyzine pamoate powder | 2.14 USD |
| Novo-Hydroxyzin 10 mg Capsule | 0.12 USD |
| Novo-Hydroxyzin 25 mg Capsule | 0.15 USD |
| Novo-Hydroxyzin 50 mg Capsule | 0.22 USD |
| Pms-Hydroxyzine 2 mg/ml Syrup | 0.04 USD |
| Vistaril 100 mg capsule | 1.7 USD |
| Vistaril 25 mg capsule | 1.71 USD |
| Vistaril 25 mg/5ml Suspension | 0.45 USD |
| Vistaril 50 mg capsule | 2.03 USD |
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Hydroxyzine Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical codes:
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References
- Dailymed."HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "hydroxyzine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "hydroxyzine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0055... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Hydroxyzine?Depending on the reaction of the Hydroxyzine after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Hydroxyzine not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Hydroxyzine addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Hydroxyzine, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Hydroxyzine consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported side effects
Did you get side effects while taking the Hydroxyzine drug, or were there no side effects?According to the survey conducted by website sdrugs.com users, the below-mentioned percentages indicate the number of people experiencing the side effects and the number of people not experiencing the side effects when taking Hydroxyzine medicine. Every drug produces minimal side effects, and they are negligible most times, when compared to the desired effect [use] of the medicine. Side effects depend on the dose you are taking, any drug interactions that happen when you are on other medications, if the patient is sensitive, and other associated conditions. If you cannot tolerate the side effects, consult your doctor immediately, so he can either adjust the dose or change the medication.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| It has side effects | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported price estimates
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Hydroxyzine drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Hydroxyzine is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 1 | 100.0% | |
Three visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Hydroxyzine drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 6-10mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-10mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 201-500mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 1-5mg | 1 | 33.3% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Hydroxyzine drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 2 weeks to notice the result from using Hydroxyzine drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Hydroxyzine need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetThree visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| < 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 16-29 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 33.3% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology