Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Tablets Ip 25 mg

About Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride Tablets Ip 25 mg

… Uses / Indications:

• Allergic conditions: Urticaria, dermatitis, allergic rhinitis, pruritus

• Anxiety and tension: Short-term management of anxiety disorders

• Sedation: Preoperative or pre-procedural sedation

• Sleep disorders (mild insomnia)

• Nausea and vomiting (especially when related to motion sickness)

• Adjunct in opioid-induced pruritus

🊠Dosage & Administration:

• Take with or without food

• Swallow whole with water

• Avoid operating machinery or driving after taking the tablet

šï Precautions:

• CNS depression: May cause drowsiness, dizziness

• Elderly patients: Increased risk of sedation and confusion

• Avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants

• Not recommended in pregnancy (especially 1st trimester) unless clearly needed

• Use with caution in renal or hepatic impairment

• May prolong QT interval in susceptible individuals

🪠Possible Side Effects:

🔄 Drug Interactions:

• Increased sedation with:

  • Alcohol

  • Benzodiazepines

  • Opioids

  • Antipsychotics

• May interact with drugs that prolong the QT interval (e.g. erythromycin, some antifungals)

🊠Storage:

• Store below 25C

• Protect from light and moisture

• Keep away from children