Atarax SR Tablet

Description

Uses

• Relieves allergy symptoms such as itching, redness, hives, and rashes

• Reduces anxiety and tension

• Helps improve sleep when restlessness or anxiety is the cause

• Sometimes used to reduce nausea and vomiting

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Dosage

• Dose is decided by the doctor depending on age and condition

• Usually taken once or twice daily

• Do not self-adjust the dose or frequency

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How to Use

• Swallow the tablet whole with water

• Can be taken with or without food

• Take at the same time daily to maintain effect

• Avoid driving or operating machinery after taking it (may cause drowsiness)

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Precautions

• Avoid alcohol — increases drowsiness

• Not recommended in pregnancy unless advised by doctor

• Use with caution in elderly, kidney/liver problems, or heart rhythm disorders

• Tell your doctor if you are taking any other sedatives or allergy medicines

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Side Effects

• Drowsiness, sleepiness

• Dry mouth

• Dizziness

• Blurred vision

• Constipation

• Rarely: fast heartbeat, confusion (more common in elderly)