Roxyzin may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Roxyzin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Roxyzin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Roxyzin may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
UNSAFE
Roxyzin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Roxyzin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Roxyzin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Roxyzin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Roxyzin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Roxyzin 10mg/5ml Syrup
Introduction
Roxyzin is an antihistamine used to treat symptoms of skin allergy like itching, swelling, and rashes. It is also used to treat anxiety and helps to get relaxed before or after surgery.
Roxyzin should be taken with or without food, but take it at th...
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Uses of Roxyzin
Anxiety
Side effects of Roxyzin
Common
Sedation
Nausea
Vomiting
Upset stomach
Constipation
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
How to use Roxyzin
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Roxyzin may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Roxyzin works
Roxyzin 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...
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What if you forget to take Roxyzin?
If you miss a dose of Roxyzin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Roxyzin to treat allergy symptoms such as such as itching, swelling, and rashes or relieve/treat mild anxiety.
May decrease your alertness. Avoid driving or using machinery if this happens to you.
Avoid drinking alcohol when taking the Roxyzin, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Inform your doctor if you have a heart disease as Roxyzin may increase the risk of heart problems.
Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.
Brief Description
Indication
Pruritus, Allergic conditions, Generalized anxiety disorder, Psychoneurosis, Chronic urticaria, Atopic or contact dermatoses, Pre- or post-operative s...
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral
For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is man...
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Child Dose
Oral
For symptomatic relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is man...
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Renal Dose
Renal Impairment
>50 mL/min: Dose adjustment not necessary
<50 mL/min: Administer 50% normal dose
Contraindication
Porphyria, neonates, pregnancy, lactation.
Mode of Action
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Precaution
Renal and hepatic impairment; narrow-angle glaucoma; epilepsy; prostatic hypertrophy; bladder neck obstruction; asthma; COPD. May impair ability to dr...
Additive or may potentiate CNS depressant effects of opiates or other analgesics, barbiturates or other sedatives, and anaesth. MAOIs and TCAs potenti...
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