Atarax 100 mg. 2 ml. 6 ampoules

How it works and what it is used Atarax?
Atarax suppresses the activity of certain key (key) areas in the brain subcortex. As a result, it causes numerous effects in the human body such as bronchodilation, antiemetic (antiemetic) effect and alleviating itching under different conditions (urticaria, eczema, dermatitis). A number of studies in patients with sleep disorders have shown that administration of Atarax leads to an increase in total sleep time, reducing the total time of nighttime awakening, as well as a decrease in muscle tension in anxious patients.
Atarax apply to:
- For symptomatic treatment of anxiety in adult
- Symptomatic treatment of pruritus (itching)
- For preoperative preparation

When you should not take Ucerax?
Atarax should not be taken if:
- Known hypersensitivity (allergy) to any component of Ucerax to cetirizine, to other piperazine derivatives, to aminophylline or ethylenediamine.
- Patients suffering from porphyria (a type of metabolic diseases).
- Pregnancy and lactation.

Does this drug effect on the ability to drive or operate machinery?
As the use of the drug can cause drowsiness, you should not drive or operate dangerous machinery while being treated with Ucerax.

What you should know in case of pregnancy and during lactation?
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, tell your doctor. Atarax should not be used during pregnancy and lactation.

Atarax you interact with other drugs?
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you are taking or plan to take, including those bought without a prescription and he will consider appropriate Is their use with Ucerax. During treatment with this medicine you should avoid taking alcohol!

How much and how long you should take Ucerax?
Only your doctor will decide the dose duration of her treatment.
Adults :
For the symptomatic treatment of anxiety: 50 mg daily in three divided doses of 12,5-12,5-25 mg, ie morning and noon on 1/2 tablet at bedtime and 1 tablet. In more severe cases can be applied up to 300 mg daily.

For symptomatic treatment of pruritus (itching): Starting with an initial dosage of 25 mg (1 tablet) prior to sleep, and if necessary can be continued with doses up to 25 mg 3 to 4 times daily.
If Ucerax 25 mg tablets used for premedication, it is usually taken the night before surgery.
In children (from 12 months):
For symptomatic treatment of pruritus:
From 12 months to 6 years: 1 mg / kg daily to 2.5 mg / kg daily in divided doses.
6 years: 1 mg / kg daily to 2 mg / kg daily in divided doses;
For children it is more convenient to use a syrup, equipped with a measuring cup (1 ml = 2 mg or 1 coffee spoon equal to 5 ml contain 10 mg).

What side effects can cause Atarax
Any medication can cause side effects, etc. Side Effects.
The most commonly observed adverse reactions in the application of Ucerax are: nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, sweating, fatigue, dizziness, fever, malaise, increased heart rate, blurred vision and impaired visual akomudatsiya (adaptation), hypersensitivity (allergy ) and allergic shock, headache, impaired motor activity, somnolence, tremor, anxiety, confusion, disorientation, hallucinations, urinary retention, spasm (contraction) of the bronchi, skin reactions (inflammation, rash, pruritus, urticaria), low blood pressure.

What measures should be taken in case of adverse reactions?
Tell your doctor immediately if you develop these or other effects not listed here adverse reactions.

What should you do if you take more than the recommended dose?
Tell your doctor immediately and he will take the necessary measures.