Atarax 10mg Tablet (Hydroxyzine 10mg) is a prescription medicine containing hydroxyzine hydrochloride 10mg. Hydroxyzine is a first-generation antihistamine with antihistaminic and sedative properties. In India, Atarax 10mg is marketed by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
Atarax may be prescribed for the symptomatic relief of itching (pruritus) caused by allergic conditions, including chronic urticaria and certain forms of dermatitis. It may also be used for the symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension, and hydroxyzine can be used as a sedative around certain medical or surgical procedures when prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Hydroxyzine helps relieve allergic itching primarily by blocking histamine H1 receptors. Histamine contributes to itching, swelling and other allergic symptoms. By reducing histamine activity, hydroxyzine can lessen these symptoms. Its calming and sedative effects are related to activity within the central nervous system, although the exact mechanism responsible for its anxiolytic effect is not completely defined. Current prescribing information describes suppression of activity in certain subcortical regions of the central nervous system.
Hydroxyzine is absorbed relatively quickly after oral administration, and clinical effects may begin within approximately 15 to 30 minutes, although individual response varies.
Atarax 10mg should be taken exactly as prescribed by a healthcare professional. It can generally be taken with or without food. The appropriate dose and frequency depend on the condition being treated, age, medical history and response to therapy.
Because hydroxyzine can cause drowsiness and reduced alertness, patients should avoid driving, operating machinery or other activities requiring full concentration until they know how the medicine affects them. Alcohol and other sedating medicines may increase drowsiness.
Common side effects can include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision and constipation. An important but less common safety concern is QT interval prolongation and abnormal heart rhythm. The EMA recommends using hydroxyzine at the lowest effective dose for the shortest appropriate duration and avoiding it in patients with certain QT-prolongation risk factors.
Product Information
Brand Name: Atarax 10mg Tablet
Generic Name: Hydroxyzine / Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Strength: 10 mg
Dosage Form: Tablet
Route: Oral
Drug Class: First-Generation H1 Antihistamine
Common Established Uses: Allergic itching/pruritus, symptomatic anxiety relief and procedural sedation
Marketer: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd
Prescription Status: Prescription medicine