TabletsClinical Overview
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Tablets (10mg, 25mg), Drops (6mg/ml), and Syrup (10mg/5ml) is a first-generation piperazine H1-antihistamine with potent central sedative, anxiolytic, and antipruritic properties on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks peripheral H1 receptors to suppress histamine-induced pruritus and urticaria, and suppresses subcortical CNS areas to alleviate acute anxiety. Indicated for symptomatic relief of severe pruritus associated with allergic conditions (chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis), sedation prior to dental/surgical procedures, and management of generalized anxiety.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
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Usage Guidelines
Pruritus: Take orally 25 mg three to four times daily (or 25 to 50 mg at bedtime). Anxiety: 50 mg to 100 mg daily in divided doses. Pediatric syrup/drops: Dose strictly based on weight (1 to 2 mg/kg/day in divided doses). Swallow with water, with or without food.
General Administration Advice: Adhere strictly to the prescribed dosage, frequency, and treatment course. For oral medications, swallow with sufficient water. Never stop antibiotics, psychiatric medications, or antihypertensives abruptly without clinical direction.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Heavy sedation, somnolence, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, headache. Rare/Severe: QTc interval prolongation, Torsades de Pointes, ventricular arrhythmias, and respiratory depression with other CNS depressants.
*Note: Individual physiological responses vary. While many patients experience few or no side effects, notify your treating physician if adverse reactions persist or if hypersensitivity (angioedema, skin rash, dyspnea) occurs.
Precautions & Warnings
Black Box Warning: QT interval prolongation and cardiac arrhythmias; strictly avoid in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, electrolyte imbalances, or concurrent QT-prolonging drugs. Causes marked sedation; do NOT drive or operate machinery. Strictly avoid alcohol. Reduce dose in elderly patients and hepatic impairment.
Schedule H (Prescription Required)
This medication is scheduled under statutory drug regulatory frameworks (CDSCO / Drugs & Cosmetics Rules). Dispensing requires a valid medical prescription from a registered medical practitioner. Self-medication or unsupervised dosage adjustment carries significant clinical risks.
Medical Disclaimer: Statutory Clinical Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational and price-transparency purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, pulmonological diagnosis, or respiratory management recommendations. Inhalation therapies and allergy medications should be used strictly under the guidance of a qualified pulmonologist or registered medical practitioner.
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Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Tablets (10mg, 25mg), Drops (6mg/ml), and Syrup (10mg/5ml) is a first-generation piperazine H1-antihistamine with potent central sedative, anxiolytic, and antipruritic properties on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks peripheral H1 receptors to suppress histamine-induced pruritus and urticaria, and suppresses subcortical CNS areas to alleviate acute anxiety. Indicated for symptomatic relief of severe pruritus associated with allergic conditions (chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis), sedation prior to dental/surgical procedures, and management of generalized anxiety.
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Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Tablets (10mg, 25mg), Drops (6mg/ml), and Syrup (10mg/5ml) is a first-generation piperazine H1-antihistamine with potent central sedative, anxiolytic, and antipruritic properties on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines. It blocks peripheral H1 receptors to suppress histamine-induced pruritus and urticaria, and suppresses subcortical CNS areas to alleviate acute anxiety. Indicated for symptomatic relief of severe pruritus associated with allergic conditions (chronic urticaria, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis), sedation prior to dental/surgical procedures, and management of generalized anxiety.