Atarax (Hydroxyzine)

Atarax
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Generic:
Hydroxyzine
Indications:
anxiety contact dermatitis hives
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Dosages

Atarax 10 mg

Quantity Price per tablet You save Total price
90 £0.72 - £64.45
120 £0.65 £8.15 £77.78
180 £0.61 £19.26 £109.64
270 £0.55 £44.45 £148.90
360 £0.54 £63.71 £194.09

Atarax 25 mg

Quantity Price per tablet You save Total price
90 £0.65 - £58.52
120 £0.61 £4.69 £73.34
180 £0.56 £17.04 £100.01
270 £0.52 £35.56 £140.01
360 £0.50 £55.56 £178.53

Manufacturers

Alliance Pharmaceuticals LtdApotex Inc.UCB India Private LimitedUCB Pharma GmbHUCB Pharma LtdUCB Pharma S.A.UCB Pharma S.p.A.

Payment & Delivery

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Delivery Times
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Express Free for orders over £222.24Estimated delivery to the UK: 4-7 days
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Brand Names

Also known as (by country):
CountryBrand Names
United Kingdom
Ucerax
New Zealand
Serecid
Canada
APO-Hydroxyzine

FAQ

Hydroxyzine tablets are prescription-only medicines in UK local pharmacies. However, our store policy allows you to order this product without a prescription and have it sent by mail. A clinician should still assess whether hydroxyzine is appropriate for you.

Do not take a tablet that looks, smells or feels noticeably different until it has been checked. Changes in appearance can result from moisture, heat, damage or other storage problems, but appearance alone cannot identify the cause. Keep the packaging and compare the product details with the label.

Hydroxyzine tablets are prescription-only medicines in the United Kingdom, and Atarax 10 mg and 25 mg film-coated tablets are licensed UK medicines. The regulatory approval, manufacturer and authorisation status of the specific product supplied cannot be confirmed from the product name alone; check the received pack label for its manufacturer and product details.

Store the tablets at 20°C to 25°C, with brief excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C. Keep the container tightly closed and protect it from moisture and light. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine and anxiolytic used for relief of anxiety and tension, and for histamine-related itching, including itching associated with urticaria and some allergic skin conditions. It may also be used in certain settings for nausea and vomiting or as sedation before a procedure, when prescribed for those purposes.

Hydroxyzine tablets are taken by mouth, with or without food, following the prescribed dose and timing. Swallow the tablet with water. The lowest effective dose should be used for the shortest practical time; the appropriate dose varies with the reason for treatment, age and cardiac risk factors.

Description

Usage

Atarax is used before and after general anesthesia to fight worry and angst in patients and has a calming effect. The medication can also be used to treat allergic reactions, such as hives, rash, itching, and other allergic dermatologic symptoms, to specific allergens like poison ivy. For further medical reasons, your physician or another healthcare professional may prescribe Atarax.

How to Take and Dosage

Dosage Form Dosage Strength Usual Adult Dose
Tablet 10 mg 25-100 mg/day
Tablet 25 mg 25-100 mg/day
Syrup 10 mg/5 mL 10-50 mg 4 times a day

Patients should take Atarax in accordance with the dosage regimen that a physician has prescribed.
Atarax can be taken either alone or with food. Take the tablet and enough water in your mouth at the same time.
The entire tablet of Atarax is intended to be swallowed. Chewing the tablet before swallowing will not cause it to split into smaller pieces.

Do not deviate from your doctor's advised dosage regimen. Take the medication at the same time every day to prevent missing doses.

If you regularly take the tablets and forget to take them, take the missed dose of Atarax as soon as you remember it. If your scheduled dose is about to expire, take one dose of Atarax. Do not take two doses simultaneously to catch up on the dosing schedule.

If you need more advice about Atarax, don't hesitate to ask your doctor or any other medical professional.

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Class of Drug and Mechanism

Atarax is a medication that blocks histamine. By impacting the patient's brain, the medication helps to alleviate feelings of worry and grief. Additionally, the medication can be used to alleviate allergy symptoms and stop vomiting brought on by mechanically induced nausea.

How to Keep the Medicine

Atarax is to be kept in a cool, dry location with a temperature range of 59 59 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit (15 to 25 degrees Celsius). Refrain from giving the drug to household pets or youngsters.

Cautions and Warnings

Patients who are not supposed to use Atarax include those who have previously experienced an adverse reaction to any of the ingredients in Atarax, who are taking GHB-based medications at the moment, and pregnant women in the first trimester.

Should any of these apply to you, please speak with your physician or any other qualified healthcare provider.

Important: Using Atarax may make it difficult to carry out regular everyday tasks, such as driving. Don't use Atarax to perform jobs you don't feel comfortable doing.

Alcohol beverages and Atarax should not be combined. Additionally, use extra caution when using Atarax with other medications that compound the effects of sedatives and sleep aids. Consult your physician or other healthcare professional for more information on medications that make you drowsy.

Individuals over 65 may be more vulnerable to the medication's side effects.

It is not advised to use Atarax on infants. The manufacturer is unaware of any studies on its effects on newborns.

It is strictly forbidden for women to use Atarax if they are in the early stages of pregnancy.

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Potential Negative Effects

Among the many adverse side effects of Atarax are severe allergic reactions and dermatologic symptoms, such as rashes and hives, itching, tightness in the chest and irregular breathing, swelling of the mucous tissues in the mouth cavity, involuntary movements, fatigue, dizziness, and a dry mouth feeling.

If any of the aforementioned side effects continue, take longer than a few hours to disappear, or start to annoy you, get in touch with your doctor right away.

Medically reviewed by
John Buducci
Pharmacology expert
Updated 11 August 2026

Customer questions

Asked by Fiona, Glasgow, United Kingdom

My Atarax order has been dispatched to Glasgow. Does that mean it should arrive tomorrow?

Answered by Support team

Not necessarily. Dispatch means that the order has left for delivery; arrival depends on the delivery service and route, so it does not confirm delivery the next day.

Asked by Rhys, Cardiff, United Kingdom

My parcel arrived in Cardiff and the tablet container seal looks torn. Can I still use the tablets?

Answered by Support team

Please do not use tablets if the seal or packaging appears damaged until the discrepancy has been checked. Keep the product and outer packaging available so the package condition, label, strength and expiry details can be reviewed.

Asked by Eleanor, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Before I order, can I check whether you deliver hydroxyzine tablets to my postcode in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Answered by Support team

Yes. Enter your Newcastle upon Tyne postcode at checkout to check whether delivery is available for your address before placing the order. Availability can vary by destination.

Asked by Martin, Sunderland, United Kingdom

I have been prescribed hydroxyzine for itching. How soon does a tablet usually start working, and how long can the effect last?

Answered by Support team
Medical reviewed by Mildred Torres

Hydroxyzine commonly starts to have an effect within 15 to 60 minutes, and its clinical effects generally last around 4 to 6 hours. Drowsiness may occur, so avoid driving or hazardous tasks until you know how it affects you.

Product specifications

Active ingredientHydroxyzine
Drug classAntihistamine and anxiolytic
Dosage formTablets
Available strengths10 mg, 25 mg
RouteOral
StorageStore at 20°C to 25°C, with brief excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C; keep the container tightly closed, away from moisture and light.
ATC codeN05BB01

Regulatory information

United Kingdom: medicine status
Registration statusAtarax 10 mg and 25 mg film-coated tablets containing hydroxyzine hydrochloride are licensed medicines in the United Kingdom.
Prescription statusHydroxyzine tablets are prescription-only medicines (POMs) in the United Kingdom.
MHRA safety adviceThe MHRA warns that hydroxyzine carries a small risk of QT-interval prolongation and torsade de pointes; use the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible time and avoid use in people with relevant cardiac risk factors.Side-effect reportingSuspected adverse reactions to hydroxyzine can be reported through the MHRA Yellow Card scheme.

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