Medication info

Dudrijin Syrup (Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationSolutionOral
Ingredient · strength
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride›200mg / 100mL
Manufacturer / importer
Sama Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A brown bottle containing a colorless or slightly yellow transparent solution
Packaging
100mL/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201607375 · Notified 2016.12.29 · Insurance code 645702771

Summary

Main use
Relief of skin symptoms (urticaria, itching) and anxiety symptoms (tension, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
This drug should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible period. 1. Psychiatric conditions Adults: Administer 50㎎ per day orally in 3 divided doses (12.5mg, 12.5mg, 25mg). The maximum dose for adults is 100mg per day. 2. Dermatologic conditions Adults: Administer 30-60㎎ per day orally in 2-3 divided doses. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms. Elderly patients This drug is not recommended for elderly patients because its elimination is reduced and the risk of adverse reactions (anticholinergic effects) is increased compared with adults. However, if necessary, it is recommended to start at half the recommended adult dose because the effects may be prolonged. The maximum daily dose in elderly patients is 50mg.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Sama Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Relief of skin symptoms (urticaria, itching) and anxiety symptoms (tension, etc.)

  • Anxiety
  • tension
  • restlessness
  • hives
  • itchiness
  • eczema
  • dermatitis
  • skin itching
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This medication is used for the relief of pain following surgery and to improve anxiety, tension, and restlessness caused by neurosis. It is also effective in alleviating itching symptoms associated with skin conditions like hives, eczema, and dermatitis. Thus, it is utilized for both neurological symptoms and skin itching treatment.

How to take

Adult dose

This drug should be administered at the lowest effective dose for the shortest possible period. 1. Psychiatric conditions Adults: Administer 50㎎ per day orally in 3 divided doses (12.5mg, 12.5mg, 25mg). The maximum dose for adults is 100mg per day. 2. Dermatologic conditions Adults: Administer 30-60㎎ per day orally in 2-3 divided doses. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to age and symptoms. Elderly patients This drug is not recommended for elderly patients because its elimination is reduced and the risk of adverse reactions (anticholinergic effects) is increased compared with adults. However, if necessary, it is recommended to start at half the recommended adult dose because the effects may be prolonged. The maximum daily dose in elderly patients is 50mg.

Precautions

This medication can affect the heart, potentially prolonging the QT interval on an electrocardiogram. Therefore, immediately discontinue use and inform healthcare professionals if you have heart conditions or related symptoms. This medication should not be used in patients with certain diseases or allergic histories. For instance, individuals with acute closed-angle glaucoma or specific hypersensitivities, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with cardiac risk should not take this medication. Patients with epilepsy, liver impairment, or kidney impairment should use this medication cautiously, and dosage adjustments may be necessary in such cases. This medication can affect the central nervous system, causing side effects such as drowsiness, headache, dizziness, and insomnia. Various adverse reactions have been reported, including dry mouth, nausea, and skin rash; thus, immediate consultation with healthcare professionals is required if any symptoms occur. Taking this medication with alcohol or other central nervous system depressants can worsen side effects, so it is advisable to avoid concurrent use. Diabetes patients should consider the content of sucrose in this medication, and dental health must be monitored as well. Pregnant or nursing women should not take this medication, and if necessary, should consult with healthcare professionals before making any decisions. When taking this medication, caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, as drowsiness or dizziness can increase the risk of accidents. Severe side effects can occur with overdose, so it is essential to adhere to the prescribed dosage, and appropriate medical treatment should be sought immediately in case of overdose. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and it is safer not to transfer it to another container.

Side effects

Drowsiness, headache, sedation, dizziness, insomnia, tremor, anxiety, confusion, convulsion, movement disorder, loss of orientation, hallucination, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, vomiting, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic shock, pruritus, erythematous rash, papular rash, urticaria, dermatitis, angioedema, increased sweating, fixed drug eruption, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, tachycardia, hypotension, QT prolongation, ventricular arrhythmia, bronchospasm, urinary retention, accommodation disorder, blurred vision, abnormal liver function tests, hepatitis, fatigue, anxiety, fever, thrombocytopenia, aggression, depression, tic, dyskinesia, paresthesia, ocular myoclonus, diarrhea, urination disorder, nocturia, asthenia, edema, weight gain, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, fever, drowsiness, pupillary reflex impairment, tremor, confusion, hallucination, consciousness suppression, respiratory depression, convulsion, hypotension, deep vein thrombosis, deep coma, cardiopulmonary collapse

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light. Additionally, it is crucial to keep it at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A brown bottle containing a colorless or slightly yellow transparent solution

Package unit

100mL/bottle

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