Prochlorperazine 3mg Buccal Tablets – 8 Tablets

£6.09

  • Each buccal tablet contains 3mg prochlorperazine maleate
  • Effective treatment for vomiting and nausea
  • Can also be used to treat migraine and dizziness

Prochlorperazine Tablets are effective in treating nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) from whatever cause. They are also used to treat migraine and dizziness due to ear problems and other causes.

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  • Prochlorperazine 3mg Buccal Tablets

    Prochlorperazine Tablets are effective in treating nausea (feeling sick) and vomiting (being sick) from whatever cause. They are also used to treat migraine and dizziness due to ear problems and other causes. Prochlorperazine Tablets contain prochlorperazine maleate. Prochlorperazine belongs to a large group of drugs known as phenothiazines, which have a variety of effects.

    How to take Prochlorperazine Tablets

    Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. The recommended dose is one or two tablets twice a day for adults and children over 12 years of age. Prochlorperazine Tablets are not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
    • Place the tablet high up your top gum, under the lip either side of your mouth as indicated above. The tablet must not be swallowed whole or chewed.
    • The tablet will soften and adhere to the gum. Allow it to dissolve slowly and completely – this may take between 1 and 2 hours. Most people find that after a few minutes they no longer notice the tablet.
    • The tablet should not be moved about the mouth with the tongue as this will cause it to dissolve too quickly.
    • If you wear dentures, the tablet may be placed in any comfortable position between your lip and gum.
    The tablet(s) is best taken after meals.   If you take more Prochlorperazine Tablets than you should - If you accidently take too many tablets you must seek medical attention immediately. Show any left-over medicines or the empty packet to the doctor.   If you forget to take Prochlorperazine Tablets - If you forget to take a dose do not double the dose next time. Just carry on taking the medicine as the doctor has told you.

    Possible side effects

    Like all medicines, Prochlorperazine Tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Serious side effects If you experience any of the following side effects, you should stop taking Prochlorperazine Tablets and contact your doctor immediately.
    • Symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rash and swelling of the face, tongue or throat.
    • A high temperature, pale complexion, muscle stiffness and changes in the levels of alertness, you may have developed a serious condition called neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
    • Convulsions (fits).
    • Signs of infection such as shivering, headache, sweating, high temperature, flushing, a sore throat or mouth and swollen glands.
    • Blood clots in the veins especially the legs (symptoms include swelling, pain and redness in the leg), which may travel through blood vessels to the lungs causing chest pain and difficulty breathing.
    • Symptoms of decreased sodium concentration in the blood, such as nausea and vomiting, headache, confusion, loss of energy, restlessness, muscle weakness, spasms of cramps, seizures and coma.
    In elderly people with dementia, a small increase in the number of deaths has been reported for patients taking medicines of the same type as Prochlorperazine Tablets compared with those not taking these medicines. Other side effects can be found the patient information leaflet.