Atarax 25mg Tablet

• If you are allergic to hydroxyzine, anti-allergic medicines or any other ingredients of Atarax 25 tablet.
• If you have irregular heart rhythms and a family history of sudden death due to heart disorder.
• If you have or had cardiovascular disease or your heart rate is very low.
• If you have liver or kidney failure.
• If you have an eye disorder such as narrow-angle glaucoma.
• If you have a prostate problem with urine retention problem.
• If you are on any medicine used to treat a brain-related disorder, such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors like selegiline or phenelzine.
• If your child is below 12 months of age.
• If you have porphyria (a disease that causes stomach pain, constipation, change in the colour of urine, skin rashes and disturbing behaviour).
• If you are pregnant, may be pregnant or are breastfeeding.

• Sleepiness
• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Fatigue

Other General Warnings

• You have any heart problems such as palpitations or trouble breathing after taking this medicine.
• You have kidney disease, are on dialysis or have liver function problems.
• You have an 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 the stomach or intestine or have ulcers.
• You have weak 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 allergies or asthma.
• This medicine should not be used or used with caution in the elderly as they have a slow metabolism and bodily functions.

• Take this medicine as advised by your doctor.
• Do not take this medicine for more than the prescribed duration.

• Store this medicine at or below 25°C.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

• Atarax 25 tablet is an anti-allergic medicine used to manage various allergic skin conditions.
• Take this medicine as advised by your doctor, and do not take it for more than the prescribed duration.
• Atarax 25 tablets should be used cautiously in elderly patients as the side effects may intensify.
• This medicine may cause dizziness. Thus, it is advised to avoid driving after taking it or be cautious as it may alter the level of alertness.
• Before starting Atarax 25 tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
• If you have taken an excessive dose of this medicine, immediately contact your doctor.

Overdose

• Symptoms of an overdose can vary and majorly affects brain functions and can lead to slowing down or excitation in an individual.
• Typical side effects of overdosage of Atarax tablet include confusion, slurred speech and restlessness, involuntary or slow movements, dry mouth, disturbed vision, fast or pounding heartbeat, difficulty in passing urine, and constipation.
• If you have taken an excessive dose of this medicine, immediately contact your doctor.

Missed a Dose

How Does It Work?

• Atarax 25 works by blocking the action of a chemical mediator named histamine. Therefore, inhibiting histamine-mediated reactions reduces the symptoms of allergies.
• Histamine is a chemical mediator responsible for triggering allergic reactions. It is normally produced when your body senses something harmful, such as infection or foreign particles, and results in dry, patchy skin, itching, redness, and swelling.

Interactions with other medicines

• Atarax 25 tablets should not be taken with any other medicine, as this may increase the risk of increased heartbeats or irregular heart rhythm.
• Atarax 25 tablet should not be used with medicines acting on the brain or used for psychiatric disorders, medicines used for seizures or fits, medicines used to control nausea and vomiting, other anti-allergic medicines, anticancer medicines, or muscle relaxants.
• The use of medicines like dicyclomine and cyclopentolate can cause blurring of vision, dry mouth, urine retention, and constipation if used concomitantly with Atarax tablets.
• Cimetidine, a medicine used to reduce stomach acid content, should not be taken together as it can increase the concentration of Atarax 25 tablets, leading to increased side effects.
• Atarax 25 tablet could mask the warning signs of ear damage caused by certain medicines, such as Gentamicin, Tobramycin, and Amikacin. Therefore, it should be used cautiously.
• Atarax 25 tablets should not be taken along with medicines containing adrenaline used during cardiac arrest or other emergency conditions.
• It is essential to inform the doctor about all medications and herbal supplements you are currently using before taking any new medication. It is also important to discuss any specific allergies or underlying conditions you may have experienced before using the medicine.

Interactions with food items