• Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet 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
• Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet 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 Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet 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.

Uses of Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet

• In Treatment of Migraine Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet 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 Short term anxiety Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet 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)
• Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet 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 Nausea Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet, 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Prochlorperazine Maleate 5mg MD Tablet

• Drowsiness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)