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Atarax Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Atarax Tablet (Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

Hydroxyzine HCl

Manufacturer

GSK plc

Estimated price

Rs. 67.6 - 109.88

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What is Atarax Tablet used for?

  • Atarax tablet uses include: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Allergic skin conditions (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Itching (pruritus) (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
Read full Uses guide →

Common side effects

  • Most people tolerate atarax tablet well, but some may experience: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
Read full Side Effects guide →

Important warnings

  • Do not use atarax tablet if you are allergic to Hydroxyzine
  • Avoid if you have heart rhythm problems
  • Avoid if you have severe heart disease

Atarax Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameAtarax
Generic NameHydroxyzine Hydrochloride
StrengthHydroxyzine HCl
FormTablet
Drug ClassAntihistamine (First-Generation H1 Antagonist)
ManufacturerGSK plc
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 200 - 450 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Atarax Tablet? (Atarax Tablet kya hai)

Atarax Tablet Uses ek medicine hai jo Pakistan mein commonly prescribed hoti hai. Iska generic component Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride hai aur yeh Antihistamine (First-Generation H1 Antagonist) group mein aati hai. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Simple: 'Atarax Tablet Uses doctor ke advice se istemal karein.' Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Atarax tablet uses include: (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Allergic skin conditions (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Itching (pruritus) (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Anxiety and tension (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Sedation before and after surgery
  • Relief of symptoms related to urticaria and dermatitis (doctor ke mashware se istemal)
  • Swelling and rashing (doctor ke mashware se istemal)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Individuals with allergic skin conditions
  • People experiencing itching (pruritus)
  • Patients suffering from anxiety and tension
  • Surgery patients requiring sedation

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to Hydroxyzine
  • If you have heart rhythm problems
  • If you have severe heart disease
  • If you have very slow heart rate

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Do not use atarax tablet if you are allergic to Hydroxyzine
  • Avoid if you have heart rhythm problems
  • Avoid if you have severe heart disease
  • Avoid if you have very slow heart rate

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Most people tolerate atarax tablet well, but some may experience: drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, Dizziness, Fatigue
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Medicines for heart rhythm problems
  • Other antihistamines

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Saans phoolna ya rukna
  • Severe stomach pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)
  • Chest pain

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousHydroxyzine Hydrochloride
Alternative brandVariousHydroxyzine Hydrochloride

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 200 - 450 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Atarax Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

A: Atarax Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Atarax Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Atarax Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Atarax Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Atarax Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Atarax Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2026-03-04 Last Updated: 2026-04-22

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Atarax Tablet Uses kis kaam aati hai?

Atarax Tablet Uses doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Atarax Tablet Uses kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Atarax Tablet Uses ki strengths brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Exact strength ke liye pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Atarax Tablet Uses ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Atarax Tablet Uses pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Atarax Tablet Uses ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.