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Hydroxyzine HCL, uncoated oral tablets are prescribed as an anti-inflammatory to treat redness, swelling, itching and other skin conditions. The medication works by blocking natural substances (histamines) that occur during an allergic reaction. Customers may receive this drug under the names Atarax (Hydroxyzine HCl), Vistaril (Hydroxyzine pamoate).
Hydroxyzine is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory and allergic conditions such as snake bites, vaccination reactions, blood transfusion reactions, bee stings and insect bites, and managing itchy skin.
Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion; blurred vision or dry mouth; nausea or vomiting have occurred. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effects that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Hydroxyzine HCl 10 mg Tablets | |
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Active Ingredient (per tablet) | Amount |
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride | 10 mg |
Other Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Crospovidone, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium starch glycolate and Opadry white (Titanium dioxide, Hypromellose 3cP, Hypromellose 6cP, PEG 400 and Polysorbate 80). | |
Hydroxyzine HCl 25 mg Tablets | |
Active Ingredient (per tablet) | Amount |
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride | 25 mg |
Other Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Crospovidone, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium starch glycolate and Opadry white (Titanium dioxide, Hypromellose 3cP, Hypromellose 6cP, PEG 400 and Polysorbate 80). | |
Hydroxyzine HCl 50 mg Tablets | |
Active Ingredient (per tablet) | Amount |
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride | 50 mg |
Other Ingredients: Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Crospovidone, dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium starch glycolate and Opadry white (Titanium dioxide, Hypromellose 3cP, Hypromellose 6cP, PEG 400 and Polysorbate 80). |
Tip: Hydroxyzine HCl may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Dosage for Cats | |
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Weight | Dosage |
All weights | Give 5 to 10 mg per cat every 8 to 12 hours or as directed by veterinarian. |
Dosage for Dogs | |
Weight | Dosage |
All weights | Give 1 mg per pound of pets body weight every 6 to 8 hours or as directed by veterinarian. |
Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
It should not be used in pregnant or nursing animals. Hydroxyzine may cause drowsiness. Be sure to tell your veterinarian about any health conditions or other drugs your dog or cat may be taking.
Tell your veterinarian if your pet has heart, liver or kidney disease, is pregnant or lactating.
This drug is FDA-approved for human use. However, it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe such drugs for use in dogs and cats.
Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion; blurred vision or dry mouth; nausea or vomiting have occurred. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effects that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.