Atarax

This medicine is an antihistamine.

Take hydroxyzine exactly as directed.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

not able to sleep
dilated pupils
nervousness
excitability
dizziness/fatigue
dry mouth
headache
mild stomach upset
blurred vision
fast/irregular heartbeat/palpitations
muscle/facial twitches
pain/difficulty passing urine
seizures
slurred speech/confusion
tremor
unusual weakness
constipation
drowsiness
agitation

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

medicines for treating seizures (convulsions)
medicines for colds, hay fever/other allergies
medicines for mental depression, anxiety/emotional disturbances
medicines for pain
medicines for sleep
muscle relaxants
medicines for inducing sleep
alcohol
barbiturate medicines

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Hydroxyzine is used to relieve the itching caused by allergies and to control the nausea and vomiting caused by various conditions, including motion sickness.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

ulcers
chronic obstructive lung disease
glaucoma
heart disease
kidney disease
liver disease
pain/difficulty passing urine
prostate trouble
other chronic illness
other stomach problems
asthma