No, Atarax (hydroxyzine) syrup and oral drops are not the same strength. The drops are much more concentrated than the syrup. Substituting 5 ml of the drops for 5 ml of the syrup would deliver a much higher, unsafe dose. Please do not interchange them. It is very important to use only the exact formulation prescribed. If you only have the drops on hand, please consult your doctor or pharmacist first so they can calculate the correct, safe equivalent dose for you.
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Are Atarax syrup and Atarax drops the same strength, and if a dose of 5 ml of syrup is prescribed, is it safe to give 5 ml of the drops instead?