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⚠ Prescription required. This medicine may only be dispensed against a valid prescription.

Generic: Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride

Form: Syrup 10mg/5ml

Indication

Pruritus, Allergic conditions, Generalized anxiety disorder, Psychoneurosis, Chronic urticaria, Atopic or contact dermatoses, Pre- or post-operative sedation

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested: Adult: 50-100 mg 4 times daily. For use in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses, and in histamine-mediated pruritus: Adult: Initially, 25 mg at night increased if required up to 25 mg 3-4 times daily. As a sedative when used as a premedication and following general anesthesia: Adult: 50-100 mg. Hepatic impairment: Reduce total daily dose by 33%.

Child Dose

$4a

Renal Dose

Renal Impairment >50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary <50 mL/min: Administer 50% normal dose

Contraindication

Porphyria, neonates, pregnancy, lactation.

Introduction

$4b

Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is an antihistaminic medication. In allergy, it works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. In short-term anxiety, it works by decreasing the activity in brain, thereby helping you feel relaxed/sleepy.

What if you forget to take __NAME__?

If you miss a dose of __NAME__, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Safety Advice

Information regarding the use of __NAME__ during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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