Tapioca is made from the cassava root, which does not contain gluten, therefore tapioca is gluten free. Tapioca is a common ingredient in many gluten-free manufactured foods because it helps improve texture and moisture in the absence of gluten.
Hydroxyzine (atarax) has a typical half-life of 20-25 hours. Hydroxyzine (atarax) has a typical half-life of 20-25 hours.
The efficacy of hydroxyzine as an anti-anxiety agent in long-term use (i.e., more than 4 months) has not been established. Periodically reassess the clinical response of the individual patient. Geriatric Adults. 50 to 100 mg PO 4 times daily as needed is the usual adult dose, adjusted to patient response. In general, begin with a lower dose in the geriatric adult and monitor closely. The efficacy of hydroxyzine as an anti-anxiety agent in long-term use (i.e., more than 4 months) has not been established. Periodically reassess the clinical response of the individual patient. 50 to 100 mg PO 4 times daily as needed is the usual adult dose, adjusted to patient response.