Atarax Syrup

Manufacturer

GlaxoSmithKline

Contents

Hydroxyzine

Indication

Atarax is used for treating anxiety, for sedation before and after general anesthesia, and to treat itching due to certain allergic conditions, including hives and contact dermatitis (eg, poison ivy). Atarax is an antihistamine. It works by affecting the brain to reduce anxiety. It also has other activities, including opening breathing tubes, relieving pain or allergy symptoms, and preventing or treating nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness.

Instruction

Use Atarax as directed by your doctor.

• Take Atarax by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
• If you miss a dose of Atarax and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for you next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Atarax.

Drug interaction

Hydroxyzine strengthens the sedating effect on central nervous system of alcohol and other drugs that can cause sedation such as the benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax) or drugs which belong to narcotic class of pain medications (Percocet, Vicodin, Dilaudid) and others. Hydroxyzine can also intensify the drying effects of other medications with anticholinergic properties so the dose of Hydorxyzine should be reduced.