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Atarax (Атаракс) and alternatives in France

In France the medicine is sold under the same name, Atarax. The active ingredient is hydroxyzine.

Atarax is an anxiolytic with antihistamine activity, prescribed for anxiety, pruritus and premedication. France has 25 mg tablets and a syrup.

Packages in the catalog
2 packages
Forms
Film-coated tablet scored, Syrup
Dispensing in France
Prescription only
Supply in France
No shortages reported by ANSM

Forms and strengths in France

According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.

Why Атаракс may be missing from Russian pharmacies

A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.

Prescription

In France Atarax is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.

How to get a consultation about Atarax

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  4. 4. Get a manager’s reply

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Questions and answers

Where can I find Атаракс if Russian pharmacies have none?

In France Atarax is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 2 packages. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

How much does Atarax cost in France?

Reference guide: ≈ €6 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.

What alternatives to Atarax exist in France?

BDPM lists medicines with the same active ingredients (hydroxyzine): Atarax, Hydroxyzine Arrow, Hydroxyzine Biogaran and others. Strengths and forms may differ; agree any substitution with your doctor.

Is a prescription needed for Atarax?

Yes, in France Atarax is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.

Is Atarax the same as Атаракс?

Yes, it is the same medicine under the same name; the active ingredient is hydroxyzine. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones, so check them against your prescription.

This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 3 November 2026.