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 Atarax from SGMeds the original brand?
No. SGMeds ships a generic with the same active ingredient (hydroxyzine) at the strength you choose, not the original Atarax made by UCB. We use the brand name so you can find the medicine, and the generic's manufacturer varies with stock.
How much does Atarax cost in Singapore?
Atarax comes in 10 and 25mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. Each option's price is shown on this page in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and prices →What is Atarax used for?
Atarax is used for hives (urticaria), itching (pruritus) and anxiety.
How long does Atarax take to work?
Atarax usually starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes, and the effect lasts about 4 to 6 hours. Some people notice it sooner, others later.
Can Atarax cause side effects?
Yes. The most common side effects of hydroxyzine are drowsiness, dry mouth and headache. Less common ones are confusion, tremor and blurred vision. Serious side effects include seizures and a heart rhythm change (QT prolongation). Get medical help straight away if you notice one of these serious effects.
Can I drink alcohol with Atarax?
Alcohol can interact with hydroxyzine, so ask a doctor or pharmacist whether you can drink while you take Atarax.
Can I take Atarax with other medicines?
Hydroxyzine can interact with medicines that cause drowsiness (CNS depressants). Before you start Atarax, tell your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines, supplements or herbal remedies you take.
Can I order Atarax without a prescription?
Yes. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order Atarax: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy Atarax online in Singapore?
Yes, here on SGMeds: choose the strength and pack, then check out. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.
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.