Pronunciation: hye-DROX-i-zeen
Generic Name: Hydroxyzine
Brand Name: Atarax
Atarax Syrup is used for:
Treating anxiety, causing sedation before and after general anesthesia, and treating itching due to certain allergic conditions, including hives and contact dermatitis (eg, poison ivy). It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Atarax Syrup 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.
Do NOT use Atarax Syrup if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Atarax Syrup
- you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)
- you are in your first 3 months of pregnancy
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
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Before using Atarax Syrup:
Some medical conditions may interact with Atarax Syrup. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have asthma, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, a urinary or intestinal blockage, a prostate disease, or a blood disease
- if you drink alcoholic beverages
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Atarax Syrup. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
- Sodium oxybate (GHB) because side effects, such as an increase in sleep duration and slowed breathing, may occur
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Atarax Syrup may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Atarax Syrup:
Use Atarax Syrup as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Atarax Syrup by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Atarax Syrup 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 Syrup.
Important safety information:
- Atarax Syrup may cause drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Atarax Syrup with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or using medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Atarax Syrup; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
- The effectiveness of Atarax Syrup as anxiety treatment for longer than 4 months is not known.
- Use Atarax Syrup with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Atarax Syrup should not be used in NEWBORNS; safety and effectiveness in newborns have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Atarax Syrup if you are in your first 3 months of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Atarax Syrup is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Atarax Syrup.
Possible side effects of Atarax Syrup:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Drowsiness; dry mouth.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); involuntary movements.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Atarax side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include unusual drowsiness and dizziness.
Proper storage of Atarax Syrup:
Store Atarax Syrup at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C), in a tightly closed container. Do not freeze. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Atarax Syrup out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Atarax Syrup, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Atarax Syrup is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Atarax Syrup. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Atarax resources
- Atarax Side Effects (in more detail)
- Atarax Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Drug Images
- Atarax Drug Interactions
- Atarax Support Group
- 27 Reviews for Atarax - Add your own review/rating
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