Atarax Drops

Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 09 Mar 2026 | 10:46 AM (IST)

Atarax Drops is used to treat symptoms of skin allergy like itching, swelling, and rashes in conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It is also used to treat anxiety and helps to relax before or after surgery.

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General Information

Contains

Hydroxyzine (6mg)

Marketer

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

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Product introduction

Atarax Drops should be taken with or without food. Take it exactly as your doctor has prescribed. The dose and how often you take it depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take it for as long as it is prescribed for you. In case you have missed any doses, take the next dose as soon as you remember it. However, you should never take a double dose.

The most common side effects of this medicine include drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, constipation, and dry mouth. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, or liver or kidney problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Generally, it is advised to avoid alcohol while on treatment.

Uses of Atarax Syrup

Treatment of Anxiety
Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching

Benefits of Atarax Syrup

Treatment of Anxiety
Atarax Drops reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating and feeling irritable. Atarax Drops will therefore help you go about your daily activities more easily and be more productive. Keep taking this medicine even if you feel well. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems.

Treatment of Skin conditions with inflammation & itching
Atarax Drops helps treat skin conditions with inflammation and itching, such as eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause skin inflammation. When used correctly, it reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant.

Side effects of Atarax Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Atarax

Dizziness
Blurred vision
Constipation
Dryness in mouth

How to use Atarax Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Atarax Drops may be taken with or without food.

How Atarax Syrup works

Atarax Drops is an antihistaminic medication. In allergy, it works by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine). This relieves allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes. In short-term anxiety, it works by decreasing the activity in the brain, thereby helping you feel relaxed/sleepy.

Quick tips

Atarax Drops may decrease your alertness. Avoid driving or using machinery if this happens to you.
Avoid drinking alcohol when taking the Atarax Drops, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you have heart disease, as Atarax Drops may increase the risk of heart problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Atarax Drops may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Atarax Drops is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Atarax Drops is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Atarax Drops may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Atarax Drops should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

UNSAFE

Atarax Drops is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.
For severe liver impairment patients, Atarax Drops is contraindicated.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Atarax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Amiodarone.

Life-threatening

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Amiodarone.

Life-threatening

Amisulpride (Oral Route)

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Amisulpride.

Life-threatening

Apomorphine (Sublingual route)

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Apomorphine.

Life-threatening

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

Do not consume Hydroxyzine with Aripiprazole.

Frequently asked questions

What is Atarax Drops? What is it used for?

Atarax Drops belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines, which means it is an anti-allergy medicine. It is used to treat various allergic skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Atarax Drops effectively reduces symptoms such as swelling, itching, and redness associated with such conditions. It also helps relieve excessive anxiety or worry in people who are supposed to undergo surgery or have recently undergone surgery. It calms the brain and makes such people feel better.

Is Atarax Drops safe?

Atarax Drops is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any doses. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How does Atarax Drops work for allergies?

Atarax Drops works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of a natural chemical in our body, called histamine, that causes allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness, and pain.

Is Atarax Drops effective?

Atarax Drops is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Atarax Drops too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Can I stop taking Atarax Drops when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Atarax Drops without consulting your doctor, even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the condition is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Atarax Drops?

Before starting treatment with Atarax Drops, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems related to the kidney, heart, or liver. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment, and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. If you have had an allergic reaction to any similar medicine earlier, tell your doctor before starting your treatment. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Diphenylmethanes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

First-Generation H1 Antihistamines

References

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User feedback

Patients taking Atarax Drops

Thrice A Day

40%

Twice A Day

40%

Once A Day

20%

What are you using Atarax Syrup for?

Others

57%

Anxiety

43%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

45%

Average

43%

Poor

12%

What were the side-effects while using Atarax Drops?

Constipation

40%

No Side Effect

20%

Sedation

20%

Sadness

20%

How do you take Atarax Syrup?

With food

60%

With or without food

40%

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Not Expensive

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Marketer details

Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Atarax Drops. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Atarax Syrup

Benefits of Atarax Syrup

Side effects of Atarax Syrup

How to use Atarax Syrup

How Atarax Syrup works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Amiodarone (Oral Route)

Amiodarone (Injection Route)

Amisulpride (Oral Route)

Apomorphine (Sublingual route)

Aripiprazole (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What is Atarax Drops? What is it used for?

Is Atarax Drops safe?

How does Atarax Drops work for allergies?

Is Atarax Drops effective?

Can I stop taking Atarax Drops when I feel better?

What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Atarax Drops?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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Patients taking Atarax Drops

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