Hydroxyzine Syrup Dosing and Administration in Pediatric Patients

Indications and Usage

• The European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging suggests hydroxyzine can be used for sedation as premedication and anxiolytic use for procedures such as imaging studies in pediatric patients 1, 2

Special Populations

• The British Journal of Dermatology recommends reducing the dose of hydroxyzine by half in patients with renal impairment 3
• The British Journal of Dermatology advises avoiding hydroxyzine in patients with severe hepatic impairment due to its sedating effects 3

Contraindications

• The British Journal of Dermatology states that hydroxyzine is contraindicated during early stages of pregnancy 3

Product Information

• The European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging notes that hydroxyzine is available in syrup form, which facilitates administration to children 1, 2