How to Treat Iritis Using Hydroxyzine HCL 25mg

Iritis is an eye condition that causes inflammation of the uvea, the middle layer of the eye. This leads to inflammation of the iris -- the colored part of eye-- which could form adhesions on the iris and cause deformity of the pupil. This condition could cause other eye problems such as glaucoma. Iritis has been known to be treated with a variety of medications and antihistamines such as Hydroxyzine HCL 25mg have been successful in treating the symptoms. Hydroxyzine HCL can treat the itching, redness and inflammation caused by iritis.

Instructions

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  Take Hydroxyzine when an outbreak of iritis occurs. Follow the directions of the medication from your doctor, but it may be taken three or four times by mouth per day.The medication is only available by prescription and is offered in generic form. Hydroxyzine comes in pill or syrup form and be careful to measure accurately if taking the syrup. The dosage is based on age, medical condition and how receptive you are to the medication.

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  Seek the advice of a physician if you experience symptoms for a long period. Pain usually subsides within 12 to 24 hours of taking Hydroxyzine and relief should be felt in a few hours if this drug is going to work in treating your symptoms.

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  Take additional medications if necessary if Hydroxyzine HCL does not work for you.