Atarax
Formulated to alleviate severe pruritus and tension to support physical rest and target central arousal systems.
- Categories
- Mental Health · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Hydroxyzine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 10mg · 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Atarax, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Atarax vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Atarax details
- Conditions
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder · Pruritus · Preoperative Sedation
- Alternative names
- hydroxyzine
- Therapeutic class
- Piperazine Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
- First-Generation Antihistamine
- Known off-label uses
- insomnia
- Contraindications
- prolonged QT interval; hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dry mouth; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- headache; blurred vision; urinary retention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 15–30 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; QT-prolonging drugs; CNS Depressants
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category C: Contraindicated in early pregnancy. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; torsades de pointes, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate severe pruritus and tension to support physical rest and target central arousal systems.
Mechanism of action
Antagonises peripheral H1 and central nervous system receptors, leading to antiallergic, sedative, and antiemetic responses.
What you will receive
Atarax is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Pfizer.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Hydroxyzine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.