Hydroxyzine Dosing Considerations for Pediatric Patients

Special Considerations

• The dose of hydroxyzine should be reduced by half in patients with renal impairment, as recommended by the British Journal of Dermatology 2
• Hydroxyzine should be avoided in severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <10 mL/min), according to the British Journal of Dermatology 2
• Hydroxyzine should be avoided in patients with severe hepatic impairment due to its sedating effects, as suggested by the British Journal of Dermatology and Praxis Medical Insights 2, 1

Administration Considerations

• Hydroxyzine is available in syrup form, which facilitates administration to children, as noted by Praxis Medical Insights 1