Atarax
Hydroxyzine 10mg and 25mg film-coated tablets, used for urticaria, pruritus and anxiety. A first-generation antihistamine that also acts centrally.
- Categories
- Mental Health · Allergy Relief
- Active ingredient
- Hydroxyzine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 10 · 25mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Atarax on your behalf.
- Therapeutic class
- First-generation Antihistamine
- Pharmacological class
- Piperazine derivative
- Known off-label uses
- insomnia
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine; porphyria; pregnancy
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dry mouth; headache
- Moderate side effects
- confusion; tremor; blurred vision
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- UCB
- Onset time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; cns depressants
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 5 years.
Precautions and warnings
may impair ability to drive or operate machinery; use with caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
seizures, requires immediate medical attention; qt prolongation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Hydroxyzine 10mg and 25mg film-coated tablets, used for urticaria, pruritus and anxiety. A first-generation antihistamine that also acts centrally.
Mechanism of action
Acts on the central nervous system to induce anti-anxiety and sedative effects, while blocking H1-histamine receptors to reduce itching, swelling, and redness caused by allergic reactions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy. Do not use while breastfeeding. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
Atarax is a medication containing Hydroxyzine, used for the management of Urticaria, Pruritus and Anxiety. This therapy is supplied as a tablet in strengths of 10mg and 25mg. Its role as an antihistamine makes it a recognised option for addressing skin irritation and symptoms of restlessness.
Buying Atarax online
Generic Hydroxyzine, often sourced from manufacturers in India, offers widely used alternatives to the original brand. Such treatments are intended for use under the guidance of a doctor to monitor the management of anxiety or skin conditions effectively.
Is the Atarax sold here the branded version?
No. Atarax is the originator brand name, made by UCB, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (hydroxyzine) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Atarax?
It depends on the strength and pack. Atarax comes in 10 and 25mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What is Atarax used for?
Atarax contains hydroxyzine, used for urticaria, pruritus and anxiety. Hydroxyzine acts on the central nervous system to induce anti-anxiety and sedative effects, while blocking H1-histamine receptors to reduce itching, swelling, and redness caused by allergic reactions.
How long does Atarax take to work?
Hydroxyzine usually starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes, and its effect lasts about 4 to 6 hours. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What side effects can Atarax cause?
The common side effects of hydroxyzine are drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. Less common ones include confusion, tremor and blurred vision. Serious but less common side effects include seizures and QT prolongation, which need urgent medical attention.
Can I drink alcohol with Atarax?
Alcohol can interact with hydroxyzine, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Atarax. It can also interact with CNS depressants.
Do I need a prescription to buy Atarax in Thailand?
No. Atarax is an over-the-counter medicine, and Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order it. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Atarax to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Atarax is the originator brand name, made by UCB. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with UCB and do not ship the original Atarax.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Hydroxyzine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.