Atarax 10mg Tablet

• If you are allergic to Hydroxyzine, other anti-allergic medicines or other ingredients of Atarax tablet.
• If you have irregular heart rhythms and a family history of sudden death due to heart disorder.
• If you have or had heart disease, such as a very low heart rate.
• If you have low salt levels in your body (e.g. low level of potassium or magnesium).
• If you are an asthmatic with a history of asthmatic attacks upon anti-allergic use.
• If you have porphyria (a disease which causes stomach pain, constipation, change in the colour of urine, skin rashes and disturbing behaviour).
• If you are pregnant, maybe pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Drowsiness
• Sedation
• Dizziness
• Headache

Other General Warnings

• You have any heart problems such as palpitations, trouble breathing after taking this medicine.
• You have kidney disease or are on dialysis or liver function problem.
• You have enlarged prostate or pain and difficulty in passing urine.
• You have an eye disorder called glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye).
• You have any disease related to stomach, intestine or ulcers.
• You have week muscles or a condition called Myasthenia gravis.
• You have a brain-related disorder such as fits, seizures or memory loss (Dementia), overactive thyroid, high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism or breathing disorders.
• This medicine may affect the results of some tests for allergy or asthma.
• This medicine should not be used or used with caution in the elderly as they have slow metabolism and bodily functions.

• Atarax tablets should be taken as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
• You should not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

• Store Atarax tablets below 25°C.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Atarax tablet is an anti-allergic medicine used to manage allergic skin conditions such as itching, hives and an itchy inflammation of the skin.
• Atarax tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed.
• Shake well before use. Use a measuring cup or spoon for the exact quantity.
• Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to hydroxyzine, other anti-allergic medicines or other ingredients of Atarax tablet.
• Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Dizziness, drowsiness, headache or sedation can be seen as side effects of this medicine. If side effects bother you, please inform your doctor.

Overdose

• Side effects of overdosage of Atarax Tablet include confusion, slurred speech and experiencing restless, involuntary or slow movements, dry mouth, disturbed vision, fast or pounding heartbeat, difficulty in passing urine and constipation.
• If you have taken too much of this medicine, immediately contact your doctor.

Missed a Dose

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Interactions with other medicines

• Atarax Tablet should not be taken with any medicine with the risk of increased heartbeats or irregular heart rhythm.
• Atarax Tablet should not be used with medicines acting on brain or used for psychiatric disorders, medicines used for seizures or convulsions, medicines used to control nausea and vomiting, other anti-allergic medicines, anticancer and muscle relaxants.
• Additive anticholinergic effects (blurring of vision, dry mouth, urine retention, constipation) may occur if this medicine is taken with Cimetidine, a medicine used to reduce stomach acid content should not be taken together as it can increase the concentration of Atarax Tablet leading to increased side effects.
• Atarax Tablet could mask the warning signs of ear damage due to certain medicines such as Gentamicin, Tobramycin and Amikacin. Therefore, it should be used cautiously.
• Atarax Tablet should not be taken along with medicine containing adrenaline used during cardiac arrest or other emergency conditions.