About prochlorperazine
Phenothiazine antiemetic and antipsychotic
Used for
- Short-term treatment of nausea and vomiting
- Treatment of vertigo and balance-related nausea
- Sometimes used for migraine-related nausea
Usual adult dose
For nausea or vomiting: usually 5–10 mg three or four times daily.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 2 years and over, dosing depends on age and weight; use only a clinician-directed dose.
Common side effects
- Sleepiness or dizziness
- Dry mouth, blurred vision, or constipation
- Restlessness or muscle stiffness
- Low blood pressure
Important warnings
- Can cause severe muscle spasms or other movement problems.
- May cause drowsiness; alcohol can worsen this.
- Seek urgent care for fever with muscle stiffness or confusion.
- Use caution with glaucoma, urinary problems, or heart rhythm disorders.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically needed, after weighing benefits and risks with a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
May cause infant drowsiness or affect milk supply; professional advice is important.
Interactions
- Alcohol and other medicines that cause drowsiness
- Medicines affecting heart rhythm
- Levodopa and dopamine agonists
- Medicines that lower blood pressure
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.