Atarax 10mg Tablet

Description

Main Uses 

Atarax 10mg Tablet is mainly used to:

• Relieve anxiety and tension

• Reduce itching and allergic symptoms (such as hives, rashes, redness)

• Help with sleep in people who have trouble calming down due to anxiety

• Manage nausea and vomiting (sometimes used as supportive treatment)

It works by calming the brain and reducing allergic reactions in the body.

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How It Works:

• Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine with calming (sedative) effects.

• It blocks histamine (a chemical responsible for allergic symptoms) and also reduces activity in the brain, helping you relax.

This gives both anti-allergic relief and anti-anxiety calming effects.

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Dosage:

• Usually taken 1 to 3 times daily, depending on what it is prescribed for.

• Dose is decided by your doctor based on your age, condition, and response.

• Do not take more than recommended as it may cause excessive drowsiness.

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How to Use:

• Take the tablet by mouth with water.

• Can be taken with or without food.

• Avoid driving or operating machines after taking it because it can cause sleepiness.

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Precautions:

• Avoid alcohol — it can increase drowsiness.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney/liver disease, heart problems, glaucoma, or thyroid issues.

• Not recommended during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.

• Use carefully in elderly patients due to stronger sedative effects.

• Do not mix with other sedatives unless told by your doctor.

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Side Effects:

Common:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness

• Dry mouth

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Tiredness

Serious (rare):

• Fast or irregular heartbeat

• Confusion (especially in elderly)

• Severe allergic reaction (swelling, breathing difficulty)