Atarax 25 Tablet

Composition of Atarax 25 Tablet

Atarax 25 Tablet contains Hydroxyzine (25mg). It belongs to the First-generation H1 antihistamine (piperazine derivative) class of medicines.

Uses of Atarax 25 Tablet

• Relief of anxiety and tension
• treatment of allergic conditions such as itching (pruritus) and urticaria
• symptomatic relief of allergic skin reactions
• short-term sedation/premedication as advised by doctor

Key benefits

• Relieves itching and hives (urticaria)
• Reduces allergic skin reactions
• Helps reduce anxiety and tension
• Provides calming/sedative effect when prescribed
• Improves comfort in allergy-related sleep disturbance

How Atarax 25 Tablet works

Hydroxyzine is a sedating antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker) that reduces the effects of histamine responsible for itching and allergic symptoms. It also has anxiolytic and sedative effects by depressing activity in certain areas of the central nervous system.

How to take Atarax 25 Tablet

Take as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablet with water, with or without food; taking after food may reduce stomach upset. It may cause drowsiness—avoid driving or operating machinery. Do not increase dose or duration without medical advice.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Atarax 25 Tablet

Most side effects of Atarax are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• fatigue
• headache
• blurred vision
• constipation
• nausea

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Atarax 25 Tablet

Warnings and precautions

May cause significant drowsiness and impaired alertness; avoid driving/alcohol. Use with caution in elderly, glaucoma, enlarged prostate/urinary retention, constipation, asthma/COPD, liver or kidney impairment. Can prolong QT interval and rarely cause serious heart rhythm problems—avoid in patients with known QT prolongation, significant electrolyte imbalance (low potassium/magnesium), or with other QT-prolonging medicines. Seek urgent care for palpitations, fainting, severe dizziness, or allergic reaction.

Do not take Atarax if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol and other CNS depressants (benzodiazepines, opioids, sleep medicines) increase sedation, QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, quinolones like moxifloxacin, macrolides like erythromycin, antipsychotics like haloperidol), anticholinergic drugs (may worsen dry mouth/urinary retention/constipation), MAO inhibitors (increased anticholinergic effects)

How to store Atarax 25 Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Atarax 25 Tablet

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Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

DR.REDDYS

Therapeutic class:

Antihistamine/Anti-allergic, Anxiolytic (sedating)

Drug class:

First-generation H1 antihistamine (piperazine derivative)