Atarax Hydroxyzine HCl 10mg Tablets (Pack of 50)
Atarax 10mg by GlaxoSmithKline contains hydroxyzine HCl, a prescription sedating antihistamine for itching, urticaria and short-term anxiety. Causes drowsiness - do not drive after dosing.
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Description
Atarax 10mg by GlaxoSmithKline contains hydroxyzine hydrochloride, a prescription first-generation antihistamine with anxiolytic and sedating properties. It is used to relieve itching due to allergic conditions, manage symptomatic anxiety, and as a premedication aid. Film-coated 50-tablet pack.
Key Benefits
- Effective relief of pruritus (itching) in urticaria and allergic skin conditions
- Short-term symptomatic relief of anxiety in adults
- Sedating effect aids sleep when anxiety or itching disrupts rest
- Trusted GlaxoSmithKline manufacturing
Indications
- Symptomatic relief of pruritus and urticaria
- Short-term management of anxiety in adults
- Premedication before anaesthesia (as prescribed)
How to Use
Take Atarax exactly as your doctor prescribes. Adults: usually 25-100mg daily in divided doses; for itching, often 25mg at night or up to 3-4 times daily as advised. Swallow with water.
Safety Information
- Prescription required
- Causes drowsiness - do not drive or operate machinery
- Risk of QT prolongation and torsades de pointes; contraindicated with known QT prolongation, recent MI, or with other QT-prolonging drugs
- Anticholinergic effects: dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation, blurred vision
- Use with caution in elderly (use lowest effective dose) and in liver/kidney impairment
- Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants
- Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding
Consult your doctor for dose and duration appropriate to your condition.
Usage & Benefits
- Effective relief of itching and urticaria
- Short-term symptomatic anxiety relief in adults
- Helps sleep when itching or anxiety disrupts rest
- Reliable GlaxoSmithKline manufacturing
- 50-tablet pack for ongoing prescribed therapy
How To Use
- Take exactly as your doctor prescribes
- Adult itching: often 25mg at night, up to 3-4 times daily as advised
- Adult anxiety: often 25-100mg daily in divided doses
- Swallow with water; can be taken with or without food
- Avoid driving and operating machinery
- Do not take alcohol or other sedatives with this medicine
FAQs
Will Atarax make me sleepy?
Yes. It commonly causes drowsiness, especially at higher doses.
Can I drive on Atarax?
No. Avoid driving and operating machinery.
Is it safe in pregnancy?
No. Hydroxyzine is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Any heart-related cautions?
Yes. It can prolong the QT interval; tell your doctor about heart rhythm problems.
Can elderly patients use it?
With caution and at the lowest effective dose due to anticholinergic effects.
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