About prochlorperazine maleate
Phenothiazine antiemetic
Used for
- Short-term treatment of nausea and vomiting, including migraine-associated nausea.
Usual adult dose
Usually 3 mg buccally twice daily; follow the product label and prescribed duration.
Common side effects
- Sleepiness or dizziness
- Dry mouth or blurred vision
- Restlessness or movement problems
- Low blood pressure
Important warnings
- May impair alertness; avoid alcohol and caution with driving.
- Seek urgent care for fever with muscle stiffness, severe confusion, or unusual movements.
- Use cautiously with glaucoma, urinary problems, heart rhythm disorders, or in older adults.
- Not intended for prolonged use without medical supervision.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed after weighing benefits and risks; seek medical advice before use.
Breastfeeding
May affect milk supply and cause infant drowsiness; medical advice is recommended.
Interactions
- Alcohol and sedatives can increase drowsiness.
- Medicines that prolong QT interval can increase abnormal heart rhythm risk.
- Levodopa and dopamine agonists may work less effectively.
- Other medicines causing movement side effects may increase risk.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.