Prochlorperazine 5mg Tablets

What is Prochlorperazine?

Prochlorperazine is an anti-sickness medicine that is taken to prevent nausea and vomiting. It contains the active ingredient prochlorperazine maleate and can be taken to treat the likes of morning sickness and vertigo.

You need a prescription to buy Prochlorperazine tablets.

What are Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets used to treat?

Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets are an effective medicine for nausea and vomiting. They can also be used to treat migraines and dizziness as a result of ear problems. In some cases, Prochlorperazine may be prescribed to treat anxiety.

You can use Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets to treat nausea that comes with a variety of different conditions, including:

• Morning sickness
• Travel sickness
• Migraines
• Vertigo (dizziness)
• Conditions that affect balance
• Sickness that comes from cancer treatments, general anaesthetics or from taking other medicines

For more information on what prochlorperazine is used to treat, read our helpful medical guide.

Why is Prochlorperazine recommended for nausea?

In clinical trials, Prochlorperazine was shown to be a fast-acting and effective treatment for nausea and vomiting compared to similar medicines. 

Prochlorperazine can be used by adults and children over 1 year of age and will normally start to work after around 30 minutes of being taken.

How does Prochlorperazine work?

The active ingredient contained in Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets is prochlorperazine maleate, which belongs to a group of medicines known as phenothiazines.

Typically, Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets will start to work in around 30 to 60 minutes. They work by blocking the dopamine receptors in the section of the brain that causes nausea. This stops messages from being sent to the “vomiting centre” in the brain, relieving the feeling of nausea.

Who can take Prochlorperazine tablets?

Prochlorperazine provides effective relief from nausea and vomiting, but it may not be suitable for everyone to use.

Do not take Prochlorperazine tablets if any of the following apply to you:

• You are allergic to prochlorperazine maleate or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine
• You have any prostate gland problems
• You have any liver problems
• You have any blood problems
• You have epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease or glaucoma

Talk to your doctor before taking Prochlorperazine tablets:

• If you are elderly
• If you are currently pregnant, trying to get pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are breastfeeding
• If you have AIDS
• If you suffer from myasthenia gravis, a condition which causes muscle weakness
• If you are at risk of a stroke or blood clot, such as diabetes, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure or you smoke
• If you or anyone in your family has a history of blood clots

This list may not be exhaustive. Refer to the patient information leaflet for a full list of warnings.

Can you buy Prochlorperazineover the counter?

You can buy Prochlorperazine over the counter for nausea and vomiting. However, you must have been diagnosed with migraines to be able to do this, otherwise, you will need to be prescribed Prochlorperazine by a doctor.

Can you buy Prochlorperazine online in the UK?

You can buy Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets online from Medicine Direct once you have completed a simple online consultation with a registered medical professional. This will require you to fill out a confidential questionnaire, which will be reviewed by a prescriber to ensure that Prochlorperazine is the most suitable treatment for your condition.

You can then place your order with our UK-based pharmacy; order by 2pm and you will receive next day delivery.

For your own safety, do not order any medication online from anywhere other than regulated UK pharmacies, like Medicine Direct.

Prochlorperazine alternatives

Prochlorperazine is available as Prochlorperazine Buccal tablets which dissolve in your mouth, making them an excellent choice for people who have difficulty swallowing medication. They are also available as a branded version, Stemetil (Prochlorperazine) 5mg Tablets.

Other medicines which work in a similar way include Domperidone and Cyclizine 50mg tablets. People respond differently to anti-sickness medicines depending on their condition and symptoms, so you may need to try more than one treatment until you find a fully effective one.

Prochlorperazine dose

Our pharmacists and prescribers follow NICE guidelines when prescribing Prochlorperazine.

The average starting dose for adults is as follows:

The doses above may be altered as treatment progresses, but you should always follow your doctor’s dosage instructions.

These doses may be lower to treat elderly patients.

If Prochlorperazine is prescribed to treat children, their dose will be decided upon by their doctor in accordance with their weight.

How to take Prochlorperazine

Swallow Prochlorperazine tablets whole with a drink of water.

Do not let the tablets touch your skin for very long; this may cause itching, redness or swelling.

Read the patient information leaflet before you start to take this medicine for full instructions. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.

Prochlorperazine Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Dry mouth
• Headache
• Stuffy nose
• Blurred vision
• Sleepiness or drowsiness

Please note this list is not exhaustive, for more information on side effects please read our detailed medical guide on Prochlorperazine side effects.

Always read the patient information leaflet for full details on side effects and how you should deal with them. If you are worried about getting side effects or have any questions, we strongly advise you to discuss your concerns with your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking Prochlorperazine.

Prochlorperazine tablets Warnings and Drug Interactions

Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and use sunscreen while taking Prochlorperazine, as this medicine may make you more sensitive to sunlight.

Read the patient information leaflet for a full list of warnings and drug interactions before you start taking this medicine. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

For more information on medicines that interact with Prochlorperazine tablets.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding 

Pregnant women should only take Prochlorperazine if their doctor recommends it. Make sure your doctor is aware that you are pregnant.  

When taken in the final three months of pregnancy, a newborn baby may experience the following:

• Muscle stiffness/weakness
• Agitation
• Difficulty feeding
• Breathing problems
• Shaking

Speak to your doctor if your baby develops any of these issues.

You should not take these tablets while breastfeeding as there is not enough research to prove that it is safe to do so. Learn more about prochlorperazine during pregnancy.

Prochlorperazine Ingredients

The main active ingredient within this medicine is: Prochlorperazine maleate.

For a full list of the inactive ingredients, please read the Summary of Product Characteristics.

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