HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs LANOXIN PEDIATRIC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE and LANOXIN PEDIATRIC are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	LANOXIN PEDIATRIC
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.04 /mL	$0.13 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	DIGOXIN
Manufacturer	Pliva	Azurity
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution, Syrup, Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Antihistamine	Cardiac Glycoside
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 1.5 to 2 days (roughly 36 to 48 hours) in adults with normal kidney function
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Nausea, Pruritus	Anxiety Disorders, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter

hydroxyzine hydrochloride lanoxin pediatric

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.04 /mL

$0.13 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

DIGOXIN

Manufacturer

Pliva

Azurity

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution, Syrup, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Antihistamine

Cardiac Glycoside

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)

about 1.5 to 2 days (roughly 36 to 48 hours) in adults with normal kidney function

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Nausea, Pruritus

Anxiety Disorders, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride or Lanoxin Pediatric?

Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.04 vs $0.13 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride and Lanoxin Pediatric?

Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride contains Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride, while Lanoxin Pediatric contains Digoxin — they have different active ingredients.

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.