- What is it for
- How to take
- 1. Hixizine Syrup
- 2. Hixizine tablets
- Possible side effects
- Does Hixizine make you sleepy?
- Who should not use
Hixizine is an antiallergic medication that has hydroxyzine in its composition and can be found in syrup or tablet form and is indicated for the treatment of allergies such as urticaria and atopic and contact dermatitis, relieving itching for about 4 to 6 hours.
This medicine can be purchased in pharmacies for a price of about 20 reais, upon presentation of a prescription.
What is it for
Hixizine is an antiallergic that is indicated for the relief of itching caused by skin allergies, such as hives, atopic and contact dermatitis or itching resulting from other diseases.
How to take
The dosage depends on the dosage form and age of the person:
1. Hixizine Syrup
- Adults: The recommended dose is 25 mg, 3 or 4 times a day; Children: The recommended dose is 0.7 mg per kg of body weight, 3 times a day.
In the following table, you can see the volume of syrup to be measured by body weight intervals:
| Body weight | Syrup dose |
| 6 to 8 kg | 2 to 3 mL per outlet |
| 8 to 10 kg | 3 to 3.5 mL per outlet |
| 10 to 12 kg | 3.5 to 4 mL per outlet |
| 12 to 24 kg | 4 to 8.5 mL per outlet |
| 24 to 40 kg |
8.5 to 14 mL per outlet |
Treatment should not be longer than ten days, unless the doctor recommends another dosage.
2. Hixizine tablets
- Adults: The recommended dose is a 25 mg tablet, 3 to 4 times a day.
The maximum time of use of these drugs is only 10 days.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment with Hixizine are sedation, drowsiness and dryness of the mouth.
In addition, although it is more rare, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea and constipation may still manifest.
Does Hixizine make you sleepy?
Yes, hixizine generally makes you sleepy, so people who take this medicine should avoid driving vehicles or operating machines. Know other antihistamines that your doctor may prescribe that do not cause drowsiness.
Who should not use
This medicine should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to any of the components of the formula, pregnant women, women who are breastfeeding and children under the age of 6 months.
Hixizine contains sucrose, so it should be used with caution in people with diabetes.
