What is the difference if any between hydroxyzine hcl and hydroxyzine pamoate hcl?

Answer 1

The salt forms, "hydrochloride" and "pamoate," are distinguishable by the release mechanism properties. Additionally, in the retail pharmacy setting, hydroxyzine hydrochloride is manufactured as a tablet whereas hydroxyzine pamoate comes in the capsule form. This is obviously a general answer for a much more elaborate explanation.

Answer 2

The hydrochloride salt is used in tablet form and pamoate is used in capsules. It may be either a stability concern or masking of taste of pamoate. I do not think it would cause any adverse reaction if somebody replaces the dosage form.

As stated above there Is no "real" difference between the two medicines. HLC and Pamoate are simply different versions of "salt"

I would suggest giving half dose at first, Just to be safe. But I would probably say that a 1:1 switch Is fine.

If you're asking can you take them together - the answer is NO because they're the same medication.

Answer 3

Both hydroxyzine HCl and hydroxyzine pamoate HCl are forms of hydroxyzine, an antihistamine used for anxiety, itching, and Allergies. The difference lies in the salt form: hydroxyzine HCl is the hydrochloride salt, while hydroxyzine pamoate HCl is a pamoate salt. The choice between them depends on factors such as individual response and desired dosing schedule.