504 hydroxyzine, ibuprofen
hydroxyzine (Atarax, Iterax, Marax, My-Pam,Vistaril)
CAUTION
Hydroxyzine is an antihistamine used for allergic reactions, to control itching, and sometimes to treat
nausea, vomiting, and anxiety.
In what forms does
this medicine come?
Tablets: 25, 50, or 100 mg
For injection:
25 or 50 mg per 5 ml
Syrup: 10 or 25 mg per 5 ml
Side
effects
Causes dry mouth,
sleepiness, and may
cause loss of appetite.
How much and
when to take
For itching: Take 25 to 50 mg
by mouth 3 or 4 times a day.
To relieve anxiety: Take 25 to
50 mg by mouth 4 times a day.
For moderate allergic reactions or allergic shock:
Inject into muscle: 25 mg for children, 50 mg for
adults (also use other medicines, see page 545).
Signs of
taking
too much
Sleepiness
Who should not
take this medicine?
Do not use during first
3 months of pregnancy. In
the rest of pregnancy or if
breastfeeding, use only if there
is no other choice. Do not use
this drug if you must stay aler t.
Other
medicines
that may
work
for itching, allergy or allergic shock:
diphenhydramine, promethazine
for anxiety: diazepam
ibuprofen (Actiprofen, Advil, Genpril, Motrin, Nuprin, Rufen, others)
CAUTION
Ibuprofen works against pain, swelling, and fever. It is very useful to relieve discomfor t during monthly
bleeding and pain from arthritis and AIDS.
In what forms does
this medicine come?
Tablets:
200 mg and larger
Liquid:
100 mg per 5 ml
Warning
Avoid taking within
a week of surgery.
How much
and when
to take
Who should
not take this
medicine?
Side
effects
Take 200 to 400 mg
4 to 6 times a day.
Do not take more
than 2400 mg daily.
People with stomach ulcers.
Pregnant women during the
last 3 months of pregnancy.
May cause stomach irritation
or pain. Take with food.
Information you
should know
Causes less irritation
if taken with food,
especially dairy
products, at mealtimes.
Other
medicines
that may
work
for pain, swelling and fever: aspirin
for pain and fever: acetaminophen
for severe pain: codeine, morphine
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