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Hydroxyzine Hcl Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Hydroxyzine HCl 10mg, 25mg, 50mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Hydroxyzine Hcl Indications
Indications
Allergic pruritus.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Dosage and Administration
Adult
25 mg 3–4 times daily.
Children
<6yrs: 50mg daily. ≥6yrs: 50–100mg daily. Both in divided doses.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Contraindications
Contraindications
Early pregnancy. Allergy to cetirizine or levocetirizine.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Hydroxyzine Hcl Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Elderly. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Hydroxyzine Hcl Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants (eg, narcotics, non-narcotic analgesics, barbiturates); reduce dose of these agents.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dry mouth, tremor, convulsions.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Clinical Trials
See Literature
Hydroxyzine Hcl Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Atarax.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Patient Counseling
See Literature
