Hydroxyzine hydrochloride syrup

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Atarax • Vistaril Descriptions Hydroxyzine is used to help control anxiety and tension caused by nervous and emotional conditions. It can also be used to help control anxiety and produce sleep before surgery. This medicine is also used to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions (eg, chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses). Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Tablet • Syrup • Capsule Before Using In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydroxyzine in children. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-spec...

Usual Adult Dose for: • • • • • • Usual Pediatric Dose for: • • • • • • Additional dosage information: • • • • • Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety Oral: 50 to 100 mg orally 4 times a day Parenteral: 50 to 100 mg IM immediately, then every 4 to 6 hours as needed Comments: • Use should be periodically reassessed. • Treatment for longer than 4 months have not been assessed in clinical studies. Uses: Oral: • As an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested • Symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis Parenteral: • Adjunctive treatment in alcoholism • Allay associated anxiety and apprehension attendant to certain types of heart disease • Alleviating anxiety and tension in acute emotional problems or in the preparation for dental procedures • As pre-/postoperative and pre-/postpartum adjunctive medication to allay anxiety • Management of anxiety associated with allergic conditions with strong emotional overlay (e.g., asthma, chronic urticaria, pruritus) • Management of anxiety associated with organic disturbances • Treatment of patients who are acutely/chronically alcoholic with anxiety withdrawal symptoms or delirium tremens • Treatment of patients who are acutely disturbed or hysterical Usual Adult Dose for Atopic Dermatitis Oral: 25 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day Use: Management of pruritus due to histamine-mediated pruritus and allergic conditions (e.g., atopic/contact dermatoses, chronic urticaria) Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus O...

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. How to use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually three or four times daily. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. In children, the dosage may also be based on weight. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than directed. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens. Side effects Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:...

Usual Adult Dose for: • • • • • • Usual Pediatric Dose for: • • • • • • Additional dosage information: • • • • • Usual Adult Dose for Anxiety Oral: 50 to 100 mg orally 4 times a day Parenteral: 50 to 100 mg IM immediately, then every 4 to 6 hours as needed Comments: • Use should be periodically reassessed. • Treatment for longer than 4 months have not been assessed in clinical studies. Uses: Oral: • As an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested • Symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis Parenteral: • Adjunctive treatment in alcoholism • Allay associated anxiety and apprehension attendant to certain types of heart disease • Alleviating anxiety and tension in acute emotional problems or in the preparation for dental procedures • As pre-/postoperative and pre-/postpartum adjunctive medication to allay anxiety • Management of anxiety associated with allergic conditions with strong emotional overlay (e.g., asthma, chronic urticaria, pruritus) • Management of anxiety associated with organic disturbances • Treatment of patients who are acutely/chronically alcoholic with anxiety withdrawal symptoms or delirium tremens • Treatment of patients who are acutely disturbed or hysterical Usual Adult Dose for Atopic Dermatitis Oral: 25 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day Use: Management of pruritus due to histamine-mediated pruritus and allergic conditions (e.g., atopic/contact dermatoses, chronic urticaria) Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus O...

Hydroxyzine is used to treat itching caused by allergies. It is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Hydroxyzine may also be used short-term to treat anxiety or to help you feel sleepy/relaxed before and after surgery. How to use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually three or four times daily. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. In children, the dosage may also be based on weight. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often than directed. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens. Side effects Drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, or dry mouth may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To relieve dry mouth, suck (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including:...

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Atarax • Vistaril Descriptions Hydroxyzine is used to help control anxiety and tension caused by nervous and emotional conditions. It can also be used to help control anxiety and produce sleep before surgery. This medicine is also used to relieve symptoms of allergic conditions (eg, chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses). Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. It works by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Tablet • Syrup • Capsule Before Using In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydroxyzine in children. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-spec...