Hydroxyzine Syrup Dosing and Administration in Pediatric Patients

Indications and Usage

• Hydroxyzine is approved for anxiolytic use in pediatric patients undergoing imaging procedures, as recommended by the European and American medical guidelines 1, 2

Administration and Dosage Considerations

• The syrup formulation of hydroxyzine facilitates administration to children who may have difficulty swallowing tablets, according to medical insights from clinical guidelines 3

Special Populations

• In patients with renal impairment, the dose of hydroxyzine should be reduced by half, and avoided in patients with severe renal impairment or creatinine clearance <10 mL/min, as per clinical guidelines 3
• Hydroxyzine should be avoided in patients with severe hepatic impairment due to increased sedating effects, as recommended by clinical guidelines 3