Atarax 25 mg Tablet

Atarax 25 mg Tablet is an oral antihistamine tablet that contains hydroxyzine 25 mg in each tablet. It is used to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, hives, and other skin reactions, and it may also be prescribed for anxiety or to help with sedation before or after procedures. As a first-generation antihistamine, Atarax 25 mg Tablet can cause drowsiness and is often chosen when a doctor wants both symptom relief and a calming effect.

How it works: Hydroxyzine works by blocking histamine, a natural substance that helps trigger allergy symptoms like itching and swelling. In tablet form, Atarax 25 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed to help reduce symptoms and can also act on the brain to cause drowsiness and easing of anxiety.

Atarax 25 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option than Atarax 10 mg Tablet, so it may suit adults or older children who need a stronger dose and have been specifically assessed by a doctor. Compared with the 10 mg tablet, the 25 mg tablet may feel more sedating and is often selected when a lower dose is not enough or when a more noticeable calming effect is desired.

• Itching caused by allergies
• Hives and skin irritation
• Anxiety symptoms
• Sedation before or after medical procedures
• Allergic reactions as directed by a doctor

• Swallow Atarax 25 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; the dose and timing depend on why it was prescribed.
• If it makes you sleepy, your doctor may tell you to take it at bedtime or at a time when you can rest.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Avoid alcohol because it can increase drowsiness.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber tells you to.

Each Atarax 25 mg Tablet provides 25 mg of hydroxyzine. How often it is taken can vary by condition, but it is commonly prescribed several times a day for allergies or as needed for itching or anxiety; the maximum daily amount must be set by the doctor based on age, reason for use, and response. Because this is the 25 mg strength, it should be used only in the schedule your clinician selects and not combined casually with other hydroxyzine products.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Hydroxyzine may include:

• Drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with Atarax 25 mg Tablet
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Blurred vision
• Constipation
• Headache
• Feeling tired or slowed down

• Atarax 25 mg Tablet can cause significant drowsiness, so do not drive or operate machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines because they can make sleepiness worse.
• Use caution if you have heart rhythm problems, a history of prolonged QT interval, or low potassium or magnesium.
• Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, urinary retention, enlarged prostate, asthma, COPD, or liver disease.
• Older adults may be more sensitive to sedation and confusion from this 25 mg strength.
• Do not take it with other hydroxyzine products unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using Atarax 25 mg Tablet.

• Alcohol
• Opioid pain medicines
• Benzodiazepines and other sleep or anxiety medicines
• Some antidepressants and antipsychotic medicines that can affect heart rhythm
• Other antihistamines or sedating cold medicines

Store Atarax 25 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and light.