- What is it for
- How to take
- 1. 2mg / mL oral solution
- 2. 25 mg tablets
- Possible side effects
- Does hydroxyzine hydrochloride make you sleepy?
- Who should not use
Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is an antiallergic remedy, of the class of antihistamines that has a potent antipruritic action, and is therefore widely used to relieve allergy symptoms such as itching and redness of the skin.
This medicine can be purchased at conventional pharmacies and some supermarkets under the trade name of Hidroxizine, Pergo or Hixizine, in the form of tablets, syrup or solution for injection.
The price of Hydroxyzine hydrochloride can vary between 10 and 30 reais, depending on the dosage, form of presentation and commercial brand of the drug.
What is it for
Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is indicated to combat skin allergy that manifests itself through symptoms such as itching, rash and redness, being useful in case of atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis or due to systemic diseases. See how to identify skin allergy and other ways to treat it.
This medicine starts to take effect after about 20 to 30 minutes and lasts up to 6 hours.
How to take
The method of use depends on the pharmaceutical form, the age and the problem to be treated:
1. 2mg / mL oral solution
The recommended dose for adults is 25 mg, which is equivalent to 12.5 ml of the solution measured in the syringe, orally, 3 to 4 times a day, that is, every 8 hours or every 6 hours, respectively.
The recommended dose in children is 0.7 mg for each kg of weight, which is equivalent to 0.35 mL of the solution measured in the syringe, for each kg of weight, orally, 3 times a day, that is, 8 in 8 hours.
The solution must be measured with a 5 mL dosing syringe, which is included in the package. If the volume exceeds 5 mL, the syringe must be refilled. The unit of measurement to be used in the syringe is the mL.
2. 25 mg tablets
The recommended dose of Hydroxyzine for adults and children over 6 years is 1 tablet daily for a maximum of 10 days.
Possible side effects
The main side effects of hydroxyzine hydrochloride include drowsiness and dry mouth and therefore it is not recommended to consume alcoholic beverages, or to take other drugs that depress the central nervous system such as non-narcotic, narcotic and barbiturate pain relievers, while using this medicine because it tends to increasing the effects of drowsiness.
Does hydroxyzine hydrochloride make you sleepy?
Yes, one of the most common side effects of this remedy is drowsiness, so it is very likely that people undergoing treatment with hydroxyzine hydrochloride will feel sleepy.
Who should not use
Hydroxyzine hydrochloride is contraindicated for pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding, children under 6 years old, as well as for people with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.
In addition, Hydroxyzine should only be used with medical advice in patients with renal failure, epilepsy, glaucoma, liver failure or Parkinson's disease.
