Atarax 25mg Tablet (Hydroxyzine 25mg)

• 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, 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

How Does It Work?

• Atarax works by blocking the action of chemical mediator named histamine. Therefore, inhibiting histamine-mediated reactions and reduce the symptoms of allergies.
• Histamine is a chemical mediator that is responsible for 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.

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

Interactions with other medicines

• Atarax tablet should not be taken with any medicine with the risk of increased heartbeats or irregular heart rhythm.
• Atarax tablet should not be used with medicines acting on brain or used for psychiatric disorders, medicines used for seizures or fits, medicines used to control nausea and vomiting, other anti-allergic medicines, anticancer, and muscle relaxants.

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• Use of medicine 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 tablet, leading to increased side effects.
• Atarax tablet could mask the warning signs of ear damage due to certain medicines such as Gentamicin, Tobramycin, and Amikacin. Therefore, it should be used cautiously.
• Atarax tablet should not be taken along with medicine containing adrenaline used during cardiac arrest or other emergency conditions.
• It is important to inform the doctor regarding the medications and herbal supplements used before taking the medicine. It is also important to discuss specific allergies or underlying conditions experienced before using the medicine.

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

Overdose

• The symptoms of an overdose can vary and majorly affects the 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.

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• If you have taken an excessive dose of this medicine, immediately contact your doctor.

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