Atarax 10mg Tablet

Product Highlights

✔ Used to manage anxiety and tension
✔ Relieves allergic skin conditions such as urticaria and dermatitis
✔ Helps induce sleep in medical procedures or insomnia
✔ Reduces itching and skin inflammation

Product Introduction

Atarax 10mg Tablet contains Hydroxyzine, which belongs to the class of antihistamines. It is prescribed for managing anxiety, allergies like urticaria (hives), dermatitis, and for sedation before or after anesthesia. It acts by blocking the effects of histamine, the chemical responsible for allergic symptoms, and also decreases brain activity to help with relaxation and sleep.

This medicine is not suitable for patients with heart rhythm problems, porphyria, or low electrolyte levels. Use with caution if you have liver, kidney, or mental health disorders. Atarax 10mg Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Key Benefits

🌟 Relieves Anxiety and Tension:
Calms brain activity to reduce feelings of restlessness and uneasiness.

🌟 Treats Skin Allergies:
Eases itching, redness, and inflammation caused by allergic skin reactions like urticaria and dermatitis.

🌟 Aids in Sleep Induction:
Promotes drowsiness, making it useful before surgeries or during insomnia-related conditions.

How It Works

Atarax 10mg Tablet contains Hydroxyzine, an antihistamine that works by:

• Blocking histamine receptors to relieve allergy symptoms like itching and rashes

• Acting on the central nervous system to induce calmness and sedation in anxiety and sleep-related disorders

Usage Instructions

🕒 When & How to Take It:

• Take the tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• Swallow whole with water. Do not crush or chew.

• Can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time daily.

📌 Missed a Dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip it if it’s nearly time for the next dose. Do not double the dose.

Side Effects

⚠ Common Side Effects:

• Dry mouth

• Drowsiness or tiredness

• Headache

• Dizziness

⚠ Uncommon/Rare Side Effects:

• Agitation or confusion

• Insomnia or tremors

• Nausea, vomiting, constipation

• Fever, blurred vision

• Itching, skin rash, or redness

• Low blood pressure or abnormal heart rhythm

• Hallucinations or seizures (rare)

🚨 Seek immediate medical help if you experience chest tightness, palpitations, breathing difficulty, severe allergic reactions (e.g., skin peeling), or inability to urinate.

Safety Information

⚠ Precautions:

• Pregnancy: Not recommended unless clearly necessary. Consult your doctor.

• Breastfeeding: Not safe. Avoid use during lactation.

• Driving: May cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machines if affected.

• Alcohol: Should be avoided as it may intensify drowsiness and dizziness.

• Kidney/Liver Disease: Use with caution and under medical supervision.

• Heart Disease: Contraindicated in certain heart conditions like prolonged QT interval or low heart rate.

🧠 Use cautiously in conditions like epilepsy, dementia, glaucoma, asthma, enlarged prostate, and electrolyte imbalances.

Good to Know

• Avoid alcohol and sedatives while using Atarax 10mg Tablet.

• Not to be used without medical advice for anxiety or allergies.

• Report any visual disturbances, unusual movements, or severe rashes immediately.

• Always share your full medical history and medication list with your doctor before starting this medicine.

Quick Tips

💡 Take Atarax 10mg Tablet at night if it makes you drowsy.
💡 Use sugarless gum or sips of water to relieve dry mouth.
💡 Avoid taking other sedative medications alongside unless prescribed.
💡 Stop the medicine at least 3 days before undergoing an allergy test.
💡 Do not self-medicate or share this medicine with others.

FAQs

Q: What is Atarax 10mg Tablet used for?
A: It is used to treat anxiety, allergic skin conditions, and for sedation before or after medical procedures.

Q: Is Atarax 10mg Tablet habit-forming?
A: No, it is not habit-forming, but it should be taken only as prescribed.

Q: Can I drive after taking Atarax?
A: No, avoid driving as it may cause drowsiness and reduce alertness.

Q: Can I stop taking Atarax when I feel better?
A: No. Discontinue only on your doctor’s advice, even if symptoms improve.

Q: Can I use Atarax during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
A: It is not recommended during pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding unless specifically advised by your doctor.

Q: What should I avoid while taking Atarax?
A: Avoid alcohol, other sedatives, and activities requiring alertness.