What is Stemetil prochlorperazine maleate used for?

Stemetil contains the active ingredient prochlorperazine. Stemetil is used to treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness due to various causes, including migraine (severe headache).

What are the side effects of prochlorperazine 5mg?

Prochlorperazine may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• dizziness, feeling unsteady, or having trouble keeping your balance.
• blurred vision.
• dry mouth.
• stuffed nose.
• headache.
• nausea.
• constipation.
• difficulty urinating.

How long does Stemetil 5mg take to work?

The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30-40 minutes of administration of the dose. The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 4 hours. Consumption of alcohol is not recommended with this medicine due to an increase in the risk of dizziness, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.

Does Stemetil stop vertigo?

There are many names for these medications (e.g. Serc, Stemetil) but essentially they are designed to reduce nausea and discomfort during a severe attack of vertigo. This is the sort of vertigo where our visual world is spinning for longer than 20-minutes.

What are the side effects of Stemetil tablets?

Stemetil helps most people with nausea, vomiting and dizziness, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people….Serious side effects

• shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty in breathing or swallowing.
• swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body.
• rash, itching or hives on the skin.

Can I take Stemetil on empty stomach?

If you have been supplied the standard 5 mg tablets – take these in the normal way by swallowing them with a glass of water. You can take prochlorperazine 5 mg tablets before or after meals.

How does vertigo start?

Vertigo is commonly caused by a problem with the way balance works in the inner ear, although it can also be caused by problems in certain parts of the brain. Causes of vertigo may include: benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – where certain head movements trigger vertigo. migraines – severe headaches.

Is Stemetil safe to take?

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Stop taking Stemetil Tablets and see a doctor or go to a hospital straight away if: You have an allergic reaction. The signs may include: a rash, swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.

What are the side effects of taking Stemetil?

What are the side effects of Stemetil?