Atarax 25

Tablet · Dr. Reddy's
PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE

Atarax 25 is a tablet made by Dr. Reddy's that contains Hydroxyzine 25 mg. Hydroxyzine is a antihistamine: relieves itching and hives; also eases anxiety.

Ingredient (salt)Amount
Hydroxyzine25 mg

What it is used for

Relieves itching and hives; also eases anxiety.

How it works

A sedating antihistamine for itching (hives, eczema) and short-term anxiety.

How to take it

Usually 10 to 25 mg up to three or four times a day, or at night.

Common side effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Headache

Get medical help straight away if

  • Fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting
  • Confusion

Be careful

Causes drowsiness; avoid driving and alcohol.

Other medicines and interactions

Heart rhythm risk with other QT-prolonging medicines. More drowsiness with alcohol and sedatives.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Avoid in early pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

Same composition, other brands (6)

Hicope 25Hynorax 25Hizet 25Hyrax 25Hydil 25Hyzine 25

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.

Common questions

What is Atarax 25?

Atarax 25 is a tablet by Dr. Reddy's containing Hydroxyzine 25 mg.

What is Atarax 25 used for?

Relieves itching and hives; also eases anxiety.

How should I take Atarax 25?

Usually 10 to 25 mg up to three or four times a day, or at night. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.

What are the side effects of Atarax 25?

Common side effects include: Drowsiness, dry mouth, headache. Get medical help straight away for: Fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting, confusion.

Does Atarax 25 need a prescription?

Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.

Can I take Atarax 25 in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Avoid in early pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

What are the substitutes for Atarax 25?

Brands with the same composition: Hicope 25, Hynorax 25, Hizet 25, Hyrax 25, Hydil 25, Hyzine 25. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.

Sources and further reading

NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.

Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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For information only, not medical advice. This page is a plain-language summary written from standard prescribing information and the public guides linked below. Brands sometimes change their formula, so always check the composition printed on the pack. Doses here are typical adult doses; yours may differ. Do not start, stop or change a medicine without your doctor or pharmacist, and keep all medicines away from children. In an emergency, call 112 (India) or your local emergency number.