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Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Hydroxyzine HCl 10mg/5mL; contains alcohol 0.5%.
Pharmacological Class
Antihistamine.
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How Supplied
Contact supplier.
Manufacturer
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Indications
Indications
Allergic pruritus.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Dosage and Administration
Adult
25 mg 3–4 times daily.
Children
<6yrs: 50mg daily. ≥6yrs: 50–100mg daily. Both in divided doses.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Contraindications
Contraindications
Early pregnancy. Allergy to cetirizine or levocetirizine.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Elderly. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Interactions
Interactions
Potentiates CNS depression with alcohol, other CNS depressants (eg, narcotics, non-narcotic analgesics, barbiturates); reduce dose of these agents.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Drowsiness, dry mouth, tremor, convulsions.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Clinical Trials
See Literature
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Atarax.
Hydroxyzine Hcl Syrup Patient Counseling
See Literature
