Prochlor 5mg Tablet MD

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Hema Laboratories
Active Ingredient	Prochlorperazine (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Phenothiazines Derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist- Prochlorperazine
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	469

FAQ

Is Prochlor 5mg safe to use?

Prochlor 5mg is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.

Is Prochlor 5mg available over the counter?

Prochlor 5mg is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor

Is Prochlor 5mg addictive?

Prochlor 5mg is not known to have any addictive potential. Please consult your doctor in case you have any other query regarding the same.

How long can I take Prochlor 5mg for?

Prochlor 5mg should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor for your condition.

How does Prochlor 5mg work?

Prochlor 5mg is used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea, and vomiting.It may be used to treat anxiety (short-term) in certain cases where other anti-anxiety drugs have been ineffective. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere's disease.It belongs to a class of medication call phenothiazines. It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors thus producing an anti-psychotic and anti-vomiting effect

Does Prochlor 5mg expire?

Yes, Prochlor 5mg does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Prochlor 5mg after the expiry date.

What if you forget to take Prochlor Tablet MD?

If you miss a dose of Prochlor 5mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Prochlor 5mg Tablet MD Reviews

Prochlor 5mg is used in the treatment of vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems (Meniere’s syndrome and other labyrinthine disorders), nausea, vomiting, and migraine caused by various conditions. Additionally, can be used as a short-term treatment for non-psychotic anxiety.

Prochlor 5mg is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. This medicine is not recommended for long term treatment.

The most common side effect is sedation or drowsiness, therefore, it is not advisable to drive or and operate machineries. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. It can also cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) and blurred vision. This is temporary and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects.

Before taking this medicine you should let your doctor know if you have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), epilepsy, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), and increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma). Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, and heart problems. Let your doctor also know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor.

How Prochlor 5mg Tablet MD Works

Prochlor 5mg is a vestibular suppressant, i.e., it suppresses the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear by blocking the H1 receptor and stops vertigo. It acts within 30 minutes and, therefore, is effective during acute attacks. It also acts as a dopamine antagonist. Dopamine controls the region in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting, and this medicine blocks the action of dopamine. Therefore, Prochlor 5mg shows an anti-nauseating and antiemetic action. The mechanism of action by which prochlorperazine relieve headache and anxiety is probably related to it being serotonin (5HT3) receptor antagonist and dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist.

How to Use Prochlor 5mg Tablet MD

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not handle the tablets with wet hands. Put it in your mouth but do not swallow it. Prochlor 5mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Prochlor 5mg Tablet MD

In Treatment of Short term anxiety: Prochlor 5mg reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable.
In Treatment of Vertigo: Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement or in people suffering from Meniere’s disease. It usually happens due to problem in the ear (vestibular). Prochlor 5mg helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall. It acts on the vestibular system and suppresses the spinning sensation.
In Treatment of Migraine: Prochlor 5mg helps treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.
In Treatment of Nausea: Prochlor 5mg is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused as a side effect of some other medicine and in post-operative patients suffering from nausea/vomiting (in adults only). It acts on the receptors responsible for causing nausea and vomiting by blocking them.

Uses of Prochlor 5mg Tablet MD

Treatment of Vertigo
Treatment of Short term anxiety
Treatment of Nausea
Treatment of Vomiting
Treatment of Migraine

Prochlor 5mg Tablet MD Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^CAUTION

Prochlor 5mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.However, occasional short-term use of Prochlor 5mg for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Prochlor 5mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prochlor 5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Prochlor 5mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Liver ^CAUTION

Prochlor 5mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Prochlor 5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Prochlor 5mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

Prochlor 5mg may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Quick Tips

It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Prochlor 5mg is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Prochlor 5mg as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
It makes you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid heavy exercising and drink plenty of fluids.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
It can cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while having this medicine.
It may also be used to treat dizziness associated with problems of the inner ear such as Meniere’s Syndrome.