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Atarax Generic Name: hydroxyzine hydrochloride
Atarax Dosage Form: Tablets and Syrup

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is designated chemically as 1-(p-chlorobenzhydryl) 4-[2-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-ethyl] piperazine dihydrochloride.

Atarax Inert ingredients for the tablets are: acacia; carnauba wax; dibasic calcium phosphate; gelatin; lactose; magnesium stearate; precipitated calcium carbonate; shellac; sucrose; talc; white wax. The 10 mg tablets also contain: sodium hydroxide; starch; titanium dioxide; Yellow 6 Lake. The 25 mg tablets also contain: starch; velo dark green. The 50 mg tablets also contain: starch; velo yellow. The 100 mg tablets also contain: alginic acid; Blue 1; polyethylene glycol; Red 3.

The inert ingredients for the syrup are: alcohol; menthol; peppermint oil; sodium benzoate; spearmint oil; sucrose; water.

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
* Drowsiness

Less common or rare
* Blurred or double vision
* constipation
* diarrhea
* difficult or painful urination
* dizziness
* dryness of mouth, nose, and throat
* fast heartbeat
* headache
* loss of appetite
* nervousness, restlessness, or trouble in sleeping
* skin rash
* upset stomach

Not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of these medicines, but they have been reported for at least one of them. Buclizine, cyclizine, and meclizine are similar, so any of the above side effects may occur with any of these medicines.

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

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Tell the doctor in charge that you are taking this medicine before you have any skin tests for allergies. The results of the test may be affected by Atarax.

Atarax will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants (medicines that make you drowsy or less alert). Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or medicine for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping medicine; prescription pain medicine or narcotics; barbiturates; medicine for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including some dental anesthetics. Check with your doctor before taking any of the above while you are using this medicine.

Atarax may cause some people to become drowsy or less alert than they are normally Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.

Atarax may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if your mouth continues to feel dry for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.

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Atarax and Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Atarax Pediatric use
There is no specific information comparing use of Atarax in children with use in other age groups. However, children may be especially sensitive to the anticholinergic effects (e.g., dryness of mouth, nose, and throat) of these medicines.

Atarax Geriatric use
There is no specific information comparing use of Atarax in the elderly with use in other age groups. Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. However, older people may be especially sensitive to the anticholinergic effects (e.g., constipation; difficult urination; dryness of mouth, nose, and throat) of these medicines.

Atarax and Pregnancy
These medicines have not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans. However, studies in animals have shown that Atarax given in doses many times the usual human dose cause birth defects, such as cleft palate.

Atarax and Breast Feeding
Although these medicines may pass into breast milk, they have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies. However, since these medicines tend to decrease the secretions of the body, it is possible that the flow of breast milk may be reduced in some patients.

Atarax Interactions with Medicines
Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with a medication in this class or change some of the other medicines you take.

* Arsenic Trioxide
* Bepridil
* Cisapride
* Dofetilide
* Droperidol
* Grepafloxacin
* Levomethadyl
* Mesoridazine
* Pimozide
* Sparfloxacin
* Terfenadine
* Thioridazine
* Venlafaxine
* Ziprasidone

Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.

* Acecainide
* Ajmaline
* Amiodarone
* Amisulpride
* Amitriptyline
* Amoxapine
* Aprindine
* Arsenic Trioxide
* Astemizole
* Azimilide
* Bretylium
* Chloral Hydrate
* Chloroquine
* Chlorpromazine
* Clarithromycin
* Desipramine
* Dibenzepin
* Disopyramide
* Dofetilide
* Dolasetron
* Doxepin
* Droperidol
* Encainide
* Enflurane
* Erythromycin
* Fentanyl
* Flecainide
* Fluconazole
* Fluoxetine
* Foscarnet
* Gatifloxacin
* Gemifloxacin
* Halofantrine
* Haloperidol
* Halothane
* Hydroquinidine
* Ibutilide
* Imipramine
* Isoflurane
* Isradipine
* Levofloxacin
* Levomethadyl
* Levorphanol
* Lidoflazine
* Lithium
* Lorcainide
* Mefloquine
* Methadone
* Metrizamide
* Morphine
* Morphine Sulfate Liposome
* Moxifloxacin
* Nortriptyline
* Octreotide
* Oxycodone
* Paliperidone
* Pentamidine
* Pimozide
* Pirmenol
* Prajmaline
* Probucol
* Procainamide
* Procarbazine
* Prochlorperazine
* Propafenone
* Quetiapine
* Quinidine
* Risperidone
* Sematilide
* Sertindole
* Sotalol
* Spiramycin
* Sulfamethoxazole
* Sultopride
* Tapentadol
* Tedisamil
* Telithromycin
* Tramadol
* Trifluoperazine
* Trimethoprim
* Trimipramine
* Vasopressin
* Ziprasidone
* Zolmitriptan
* Zotepine

Atarax Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Atarax and Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of medicines in this class. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

* Asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, or other chronic lung disease—Cyclizine or meclizine may cause serious breathing problems in patients who have any of these conditions.
* Enlarged prostate or
* Glaucoma or
* Intestinal blockage or
* Urinary tract blockage—Atarax may make these conditions worse.
* Heart failure—Cyclizine may make the condition worse.

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Buclizine, cyclizine, and meclizine are used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness, and vertigo (dizziness caused by other medical problems).

Some of these preparations are available only with your doctor’s prescription. Others are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper dose of the medicine for your medical condition.

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, some of these medicines are used in certain patients to prevent the following medical conditions:

* Nausea and vomiting following surgery
* Nausea and vomiting following cancer radiation treatment

Atarax Generic Names: meclizine, buclizine, and cyclizine (Oral route, Parenteral route)

Atarax commonly used brand name(s):

In the U.S.

* Antivert
* Antivert/25
* Antivert/50
* Atarax
* Compazine
* Permitil
* Prolixin
* Torecan
* Trilafon
* Vistaril
* Xyzal
* Zyrtec

In Canada

* Moditen Hydrochloride
* Pms-Hydroxyzine
* Pms-Perphenazine
* Stemetil
* Trilafon Concentrate

Atarax Available Dosage Forms:

* Tablet
* Capsule
* Suspension
* Syrup
* Tablet, Chewable
* Capsule, Extended Release
* Solution
* Liquid
* Elixir

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Before using Atarax, tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression, or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Atarax.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Atarax. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Atarax and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

* restless muscle movements in your eyes, tongue, jaw, or neck;
* tremor (uncontrolled shaking);
* confusion; or
* seizure (convulsions).

Less serious Atarax side effects may include:

* dizziness, drowsiness;
* blurred vision, dry mouth; or
* headache.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Atarax can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of Atarax.

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Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include extreme drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, feeling like you might pass out.

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Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

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