Description
Uses
- Allergic skin itching
- Hives (urticaria)
- Allergy-related skin reactions
- Anxiety, when prescribed by a doctor
- Pre-procedure sedation, when medically indicated
Key Benefits
- Helps relieve allergy-related itching
- Reduces the effects of histamine in the body
- May help calm excessive anxiety when prescribed
- Has a sedative effect that may be useful in selected medical situations
How Prugo 10 Works
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine. It blocks the action of histamine, a chemical involved in allergic reactions, thereby helping reduce symptoms such as itching and hives.
Hydroxyzine also has activity in the central nervous system, which can produce a calming and drowsy effect.
Dosage & How to Use
Take Prugo 10 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water.
- It can generally be taken with or without food.
- Take it at the prescribed time and dose.
- Do not increase the dose without medical advice.
Hydroxyzine can cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
Side Effects
Common side effects may include:
- Drowsiness
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Constipation
- Stomach discomfort
Seek medical attention for severe allergic reactions, fainting, abnormal heartbeat, severe confusion, or breathing difficulties.
Precautions
Tell your doctor if you have:
- Heart rhythm problems
- Kidney disease
- Liver disease
- Glaucoma
- Difficulty passing urine
- Respiratory problems
- A history of seizures
Avoid alcohol while taking Hydroxyzine because it can increase drowsiness and impairment.
Older adults may be more sensitive to its sedative and anticholinergic effects.
Drug Interactions
Hydroxyzine may interact with:
- Alcohol
- Sleeping medicines
- Sedatives
- Opioid pain medicines
- Other antihistamines
- Certain antidepressants
- Medicines that can affect heart rhythm
Tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, OTC medicines, vitamins, and supplements you take.
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