Aterax General Information
Aterax (generic name: Hydroxyzine; brand names include: Alamon / Aterax / Durrax / Tran-Q / Orgatrax / Quiess / Vistaril Parenteral / Tranquizine) is an antihistamine.
It is primarily used for the treatment of itches and irritations, as an antiemetic for the reduction of nausea, as a weak analgesic by itself and as an opioid potentiator, and as an anxiolytic for the treatment of anxiety.
Aterax Recommendations
Follow the directions for taking this medicine provided by your doctor. Take Aterax exactly as directed.
The usual dosage for adults on Aterax for anxiety is 50 mg to 100 mg four times per day.
Aterax Precautions
Tell your doctor before taking Aterax, if:
you have liver, kidney, prostate or stomach problems;
you have epilepsy, porphyria (a blood disorder) or glaucoma;
you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Aterax Ingredients
Active ingredient: hydroxyzine.