Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Vistaril Capsule

Vistaril Capsule

Generic namehydroxyzine pamoate
Drug classAntihistamine
FormsTablet, Syrup, Capsule

Vistaril is a prescription antihistamine. It reduces activity in the central nervous system and blocks the effects of a natural body chemical called histamine, which causes itching and allergic symptoms.

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