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Hydroxyzine HCL 50 mg/1

Hydroxyzine HCL · TABLET, FILM COATED · Direct_rx

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Hydroxyzine HCL is a tablet, film coated containing hydroxyzine hcl at 50 mg/1, taken oral. Manufactured by Direct_rx.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Hydroxyzine HCL
Generic Name
Hydroxyzine HCL
NDC Code (Product)
72189-577
Manufacturer
Direct_rx
Strength
50 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
ANDA217652
Marketing Start
09/13/2024

Recall History

No Recall History

Full Prescribing Information

Source: FDA Drug Label (SPL)For healthcare professionals

Indications & Usage

For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested. Useful in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses and in histamine-mediated pruritus. As a sedative when used as a premedication and following general anesthesia, hydroxyzine may potentiate meperidine and barbiturates, so their use in pre-anesthetic adjunctive therapy should be modified on an individual basis. Atropine and other belladonna alkaloids are not affected by the drug. Hydroxyzine is not known to interfere with the action of digitalis in any way and it may be used concurrently with this agent. The effectiveness of hydroxyzine as an antianxiety agent for long term use, that is more than 4 months, has not been assessed by systematic clinical studies. The physician should reassess periodically the usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.

Dosage & Administration

For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested: adults, 50 to 100 mg q.i.d.; children under 6 years, 50 mg daily in divided doses; children over 6 years, 50 to 100 mg daily in divided doses. For use in the management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria and atopic and contact dermatoses and in histamine-mediated pruritus: adults, 25 mg t.i.d. or q.i.d.; children under 6 years, 50 mg daily in divided doses; children over 6 years, 50 to 100 mg daily in divided doses. As a sedative when used as a premedication and following general anesthesia: 50 to 100 mg for adults and 0.6 mg/kg of body weight in children. When treatment is initiated by the intramuscular route of administration, subsequent doses may be administered orally. As with all potent medication, the dosage should be adjusted according to the patient's response to therapy.

Warnings

Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Since many drugs are so excreted, hydroxyzine should not be given to nursing mothers.

Contraindications

Oral hydroxyzine hydrochloride is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to hydroxyzine hydrochloride products, and in patients with known hypersensitivity to cetirizine hydrochloride or levocetirizine hydrochloride. Hydroxyzine is contraindicated in patients with a prolonged QT interval. Hydroxyzine, when administered to the pregnant mouse, rat, and rabbit induced fetal abnormalities in the rat and mouse at doses substantially above the human therapeutic range. Clinical data in human beings are inadequate to establish safety in early pregnancy. Until such data are available, hydroxyzine is contraindicated in early pregnancy. Hydroxyzine is contraindicated for patients who have shown a previous hypersensitivity to any component of this medication.

Adverse Reactions

Side effects reported with the administration of hydroxyzine hydrochloride are usually mild and transitory in nature. Anticholinergic: Dry mouth. Central Nervous System: Drowsiness is usually transitory and may disappear in a few days of continued therapy or upon reduction of dose. Involuntary motor activity including rare instances of tremor and convulsions have been reported, usually with doses considerably higher than those recommended. Clinically significant respiratory depression has not been reported at recommended doses. Cardiac System: QT prolongation, Torsade de Pointes. In postmarketing experience, the following additional undesirable effects have been reported: Body as a Whole: Allergic reaction. Nervous System: Headache. Psychiatric: Hallucination. Skin and Appendages: Oral hydroxyzine is associated with Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP) and fixed drug eruptions in postmarketing reports; pruritus, rash, urticaria.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hydroxyzine HCL used for?

Hydroxyzine HCL contains Hydroxyzine HCL. It is a tablet, film coated taken oral. Consult your doctor for specific uses.

Is Hydroxyzine HCL a controlled substance?

Hydroxyzine HCL is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Hydroxyzine HCL?

The generic name for Hydroxyzine HCL is Hydroxyzine HCL. There are no other listed brand versions of Hydroxyzine HCL.

What is the NDC code for Hydroxyzine HCL 50 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Hydroxyzine HCL 50 mg/1 is 72189-577, listed by Direct_rx.

Product NDC

72189-577

Package NDC

72189-577-60

Other Hydroxyzine HCL Dosages

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