Atarax
Hydroxyzine
Ingredients & Drug Type
Atarax is listed as Antihistamine containing Hydroxyzine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Hydroxyzine
- Therapeutic class
- Antihistamine
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 25mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 25–50mg كل 6–8 ساعات
- Frequency
- مرة يومياً
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: مرة يومياً.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Atarax is listed as Antihistamine containing Hydroxyzine. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Atarax (hydroxyzine) monetizes the drowsiness modern antihistamines eliminated: a fast non-addictive anxiolytic, pre-op sedative and night-itch killer (blocks histamine AND puts the scratcher to sleep). Cetirizine’s chemical parent. Respect its QT-prolongation warning, avoid in the frail elderly, never with alcohol, never before driving.
Uses / Indications
- Itching
- anxiety
- allergies
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- النعاس صفته لا عيبه (لا قيادة ولا آلات بعده إطلاقاً)
- جفاف فم
- دوخة
- تشوش صباحي إن أخذ متأخراً
- وإمساك واحتباس بولي لدى المؤهبين (مضاد كوليني). لدى كبار السن: تخليط وسقوط — يُتجنب لديهم غالباً. **إطالة QT قلبية** موثقة له تحديداً بجرعاته الأعلى.
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- إطالة QT الموروثة أو المكتسبة وعوامل خطرها (سمته التحذيرية الأوروبية — سقف جرعات مشدد)
- بورفيريا
- أول الحمل وقبيل الولادة
- زرق مغلق الزاوية
- تضخم بروستات شديد باحتباس
- وكبار السن الهشون عملياً.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- خذه حيث ينتهي يومك لا يبدأ — قيادة بعده مقامرة حقيقية. للقلق: حل ظرفي قصير لا خطة — القلق المستمر يستحق علاجاً نفسياً حديثاً غير منعّس. خفقان أو إغماء بعده = مراجعة عاجلة (قلبه). لا تجمعه بالكحول أبداً. احجز نفسية أو جلدية حسب حاجتك عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- كل مثبطات الجهاز العصبي تتراكب معه (كحول — ممنوع
- منومات
- أفيونات
- مضادات ذهان)
- وأدوية QT الأخرى (بعض المضادات والفطريات ومضادات الذهان) تجمع خطراً قلبياً
- والمضادات الكولينية الأخرى تراكب جفافاً واحتباساً.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Atarax?
Atarax contains Hydroxyzine and is categorized as Antihistamine. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Atarax?
Catalog dosing information includes: 25–50mg كل 6–8 ساعات. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Atarax?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Atarax be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.