Hydroxyzine oral tablet is a prescription drug that treats anxiety, itching, and sedation
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used to treat anxiety, tension, and allergic conditions
It has sedative effects and may cause dry mouth, skin rash, or hallucinations
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of hydroxyzine in children
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hives, itching, or skin rash
Generic name: hydroxyzine [ hye-DROX-ee-zeen ] Drug classes: Antihistamines, Miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases
Each tablet for oral administration contains 10 mg, 25 mg
a seizure (convulsions)
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Each tablet for oral administration contains 10 mg, 25 mg, or 50 mg hydroxyzine For anxiety in adults, the typical hydroxyzine dosage is 50 mg to 100 mg by mouth 4 times a day
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine, while Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication in the benzodiazepine class
For sedation, the recommended dose is 50 to 100 mg
Hydroxyzine hydrochloride has the chemical name of 2-[2-[4-( p-Chloro- α-phenylbenzyl)-1-piperazinyl] ethoxy] ethanol dihydrochloride
Injection
To relieve itching in adults: 25 mg by mouth every 6–8 hours as needed
Applies to hydroxyzine: compounding powder, intramuscular solution, oral capsule, oral suspension, oral syrup, oral tablet
Adult In the elderly, the maximum daily dose is 50 mg (if use of hydroxyzine cannot be avoided); The lowest effective dose for the shortest period of time should be prescribed
The half-life of both forms of hydroxyzine ranges from 14 to 25 hours
General drug information
Anxiety/tension
Dosage forms: CAP: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; TAB: 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg; SOL: 10 mg per 5 mL; INJ: 25 mg per mL, 50 mg per mL
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