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Treats anxiety, tension, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, allergies, skin rash, hives, and itching.Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.
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Hydroxyzine Pamoate
Vistaril
Uses
Treats anxiety, tension, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, allergies, skin rash, hives, and itching.Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.
Storage
- Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Do not freeze.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine out the of reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Capsule, Liquid.
Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
- Take this medicine exactly as your doctor ordered.
May be taken with or without food or milk.
Shake the oral liquid well before using.
- Carefully measure your dose with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Seizures or tremors
Wheezing or trouble breathing
Tightness in the chest
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to hydroxyzine.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- Check with your doctor before taking hydroxyzine if you have heart or liver disease, enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, or glaucoma.
Talk with your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Hydroxyzine can make some people dizzy or drowsy, be careful if you drive a car or operate machinery.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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