Etarex Tabs (50X15) (50X15) Hydroxyzine 25Mg by Elder

What is it used for?
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used to relieve itching and other symptoms caused by allergies or allergic skin conditions. It may also be prescribed for short-term anxiety or to help cause drowsiness before a medical procedure.

How does it work?
It blocks the action of histamine, a chemical involved in allergic reactions. It can also have a calming and drowsy effect.

How to take/use it
Take it exactly as prescribed. Do not take more or use it for longer than advised. It may cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until its effects are known.

Common side effects
Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation and headache.

Precautions
Avoid alcohol and check with a doctor before using it with sleeping medicines, sedatives or other medicines that cause drowsiness. Seek medical advice before use if there is a heart rhythm problem, glaucoma, difficulty passing urine, liver or kidney disease, pregnancy or breastfeeding. Seek urgent medical help for fainting, a fast or irregular heartbeat, breathing difficulty or severe allergic reactions.