General information about Generic Atarax.
Generic Atarax is used for treating anxiety, for sedation before and after general anesthesia, and to treat itching due to certain allergic conditions, including hives and contact dermatitis (eg, poison ivy). It also may be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Generic Atarax is an antihistamine. It works by affecting the brain to reduce anxiety. It also has other activities, including opening breathing tubes, relieving pain or allergy symptoms, and preventing or treating nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness.
Do NOT use Generic Atarax if you are:
- allergic to any ingredient in Generic Atarax
- in your first 3 months of pregnancy
- taking sodium oxybate (GHB)
Before using Generic Atarax :
Some medical conditions may interact with
Generic Atarax. Tell your pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
- if you have asthma, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, urinary or intestinal blockage, a prostate disease, or a blood disease
- if you drink alcoholic beverages
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your doctor if
Generic Atarax may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your doctor before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Generic Atarax :
Use
Generic Atarax as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
* Take
Generic Atarax by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
* If you miss a dose of Generic Atarax and you are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for you next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Important safety information:
- Generic Generic Atarax may cause drowsiness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Generic Atarax with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
- Avoid drinking alcohol or using medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Generic Atarax ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
- The effectiveness of Generic Atarax as anxiety treatment for longer than 4 months is not known.
- Use Generic Atarax with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
- Generic Atarax should not be used in NEWBORNS; safety and effectiveness in newborns have not been confirmed.
Possible side effects of Generic Atarax :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: drowsiness; dry mouth. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: severe allergic reactions (hives; itching; difficulty breathing; rash; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).
