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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Hydroxyzine HCL For Cough?
hydroxyzine hcl 25mg tabs (white) was prescribed for my 14 year old grandson for chest congestion and cough . he s not coughing as often but when he does cough , he coughs to the point of almost throwing up . is this a serious side effect & should he stop taking this medication ?
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
Hi...Hydroxyzine can be used up to 2mg/kg/dose thrice a day or 4 times per day. The ceiling dose is - 50-100mg/day divided 6th hourly. The main side effect will be drowsiness. Cough is not a serious side-effect of this drug. With such a severe cough he might be having an allergic bronchitis, especially in this winter season.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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