Atarax

Common uses

Atarax is used to treat anxiety. It is also used for itching relief. It is prescribed to patients with some other medical conditions.

Before using

Do not star or stop using Atarax without your doctor's approval. Notify your doctor of having some medical conditions. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Notify your doctor of using any other prescription and over-the-counter medicines.

Directions

Atarax should be taken orally with or without food. If you missed your regular dose, wait for the next scheduled time to take tablet. Do not double-up your regular dose. Follow the dosing and intake frequency exactly under the prescription of your doctor. Atarax should be stored in cool and dark place at room temperature. Keep this medicine in tightly closed container.

Cautions

Warning for women: Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or nursing baby without first consulting your physician. It is not approved that this drug is absolutely safe for human fetus. Do not use Atarax if you are breast-feeding. This medicine may affect newborn.

Using this medicine may affect ability to drive or perform other potentially hazardous activities. Consult your medical specialist of using alcohol or depressants during treatment. Using Atarax in elder patients sometimes causes allergic reactions.

Possible side effects

Contact your medical specialist if you experience dry mouth, drowsiness or any other side effects while using Atarax.

If you take too much

Get immediate medical care if you have taken more than prescribed quantity of this medicine. Atarax overdose may cause drowsiness and dizziness.

Additional information

Follow the directions of your medical specialist. Keep this drug away from the reach of children and pets. Do not give this medicine to others whom it was not prescribed.

Drug interactions

Drug interactions may cause side effects or neutralize the treatment. Consult your doctor or pharmacist about the interaction of Atarax and other prescription and over-the-counter medicines.