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Hydroxyzine

Hydroxyzine is a brand of Hydroxyzine.

The total management of anxiety, tension, and psychomotor agitation in conditions of emotional stress requires in most instances a combined approach o.

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Oògùn àtọwọ́dọ́wọ́ Intramuscular

Hydroxyzine: quick answers

Used for
The total management of anxiety, tension, and psychomotor agitation in conditions of emotional stress requires in most instances a combined approach of psychotherapy and chemotherapy.
Prescription
Prescription medicine in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Oct 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Hydroxyzine

What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.

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The total management of anxiety, tension, and psychomotor agitation in conditions of emotional stress requires in most instances a combined approach of psychotherapy and chemotherapy. Hydroxyzine has been found to be particularly useful for this latter phase of therapy in its ability to render the disturbed patient more amenable to psychotherapy in long term treatment of the psychoneurotic and psychotic, although it should not be used as the sole treatment of psychosis or of clearly demonstrated cases of depression. Hydroxyzine is also useful in alleviating the manifestations of anxiety and tension as in the preparation for dental procedures and in acute emotional problems. …

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  • The recommended dosages for hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscular solution are: As with all potent medications, the dosage should be adjusted according to the patient's response to therapy
  • FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ADMINISTRATION AND SITE OF SELECTION SEE PRECAUTIONS SECTION
  • NOTE: Hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscular solution may be administered without further dilution
  • Patients may be started on intramuscular therapy when indicated
  • They should be maintained on oral therapy whenever this route is practicable
  • Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit
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  • Hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscular solution is intended only for intramuscular administration and should not, under any circumstances, be injected subcutaneously, intra­ arterially or intravenously
  • Hydroxyzine is contraindicated in patients with a prolonged QT interval
  • This drug is contraindicated for patients who have shown a previous hypersensitivity to it. …
Warnings

Tissue damage: Intramuscular hydroxyzine hydrochloride may result in severe injection site reactions (including extensive tissue damage, necrosis and gangrene) requiring surgical intervention (including debridement, skin grafting and amputation).

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Therapeutic doses of hydroxyzine seldom produce impairment of mental alertness. However, drowsiness may occur; if so, it is usually transitory and may disappear in a few days of continued therapy or upon reduction of the dose. Dryness of the mouth may be encountered at higher doses. Extensive clinical use has substantiated the absence of toxic effects on the liver or bone marrow when administered in the recommended doses for over four years of uninterrupted therapy. The absence of adverse effects has been further demonstrated in experimental studies in which excessively high doses were administered. …

If you miss a dose

Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2025-10-31.

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Same medicine, other brands

Products with Hydroxyzine as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

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Questions about Hydroxyzine

What is in Hydroxyzine?

Hydroxyzine contains Hydroxyzine. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.

What is Hydroxyzine used for?

The total management of anxiety, tension, and psychomotor agitation in conditions of emotional stress requires in most instances a combined approach of psychotherapy and chemotherapy. Hydroxyzine has been found to be particularly useful for this latter phase of therapy in its ability to render the disturbed patient more amenable to psychotherapy in long term treatment of the psychoneurotic and psychotic, although it (From the official U.S. FDA label.)

How do I take Hydroxyzine?

Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: The recommended dosages for hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscular solution are: As with all potent medications, the dosage should be adjusted according to the patient's response to therapy. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE ADMINISTRATION AND SITE OF SELECTION SEE PRECAUTIONS SECTION. NOTE: Hydroxyzine hydrochloride intramuscular solution may be administered without further d…

Do I need a prescription for Hydroxyzine?

Usually yes. Hydroxyzine is a prescription medicine in most countries. Rules differ by country.

What brands contain Hydroxyzine?

Hydroxyzine is sold under names such as Vistaril. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Hydroxyzine?

The official label lists: Therapeutic doses of hydroxyzine seldom produce impairment of mental alertness. However, drowsiness may occur; if so, it is usually transitory and may disappear in a few days of continued therapy or upon reduction of the dose. Dryness of the mouth may be encountered at higher doses. Extensive clinical use has substantiated the absence of toxic effects on the liver or bone marro… Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

How can I check that my Hydroxyzine is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

Sources

This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.