Allergies:
Indications for: Hydroxyzine HCl
Allergic pruritus.
Adult Dosage:
25 mg 3–4 times daily.
Children Dosage:
<6yrs: 50mg daily. ≥6yrs: 50–100mg daily. Both in divided doses.
Hydroxyzine HCl Contraindications:
Early pregnancy. Allergy to cetirizine or levocetirizine.
Hydroxyzine HCl Warnings/Precautions:
Elderly. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
See Also:
Hydroxyzine HCl Classification:
Antihistamine.
Hydroxyzine HCl Interactions:
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants (eg, narcotics, non-narcotic analgesics, barbiturates); reduce dose of these agents.
Adverse Reactions:
Drowsiness, dry mouth, tremor, convulsions.
Note:
Formerly known under the brand name Atarax.
How Supplied:
Contact supplier.
