ATARAX vs HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 17, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	ATARAX	HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Rating	64/100	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.04 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer	Pfizer	Pliva
Dosage forms	Tablet	Injectable, Solution, Syrup, Tablet
Drug class	Antihistamine	Antihistamine
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 14 to 20 hours in healthy adults (two reported mean values: 20.0 ± 4.1 hours and 14.0 hours)	about 14 to 20 hours in healthy adults (two reported mean values: 20.0 ± 4.1 hours and 14.0 hours)
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Nausea, Pruritus	Anxiety Disorders, Nausea, Pruritus

atarax hydroxyzine hydrochloride

Rating

64/100

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Manufacturer

Pfizer

Pliva

Dosage forms

Tablet

Injectable, Solution, Syrup, Tablet

Drug class

Antihistamine

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 14 to 20 hours in healthy adults (two reported mean values: 20.0 ± 4.1 hours and 14.0 hours)

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Nausea, Pruritus

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Atarax or Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.04 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Atarax and Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride?

Both Atarax and Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride share the active ingredient Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.