Atarax - renders spasmolytic, sympatholytic and soft analgesic effect. Under the effect of the drug it is increased the general duration of a dream, reduction of quantity and duration of night awakenings, decreases the muscle tone, it does not cause memory disturbance. It isn't reffered to CNS depressants, but can oppress the activity of separate zones of subcrustal area. It possesses antihistaminic and bronchodilating effect. In usual therapeutic dose the drug has no effect on secretory and acid-forming. It is effective in treatment of itch at various allergic dermatitis, urticaria and eczema.