What is the most important information I should know about prochlorperazine?
Call your doctor immediately if you have uncontrollable movements of the mouth,
tongue, cheeks, jaw, arms, or legs.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Prochlorperazine may cause
dizziness,
drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience
dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
Dizziness is likely to occur when you are rising from a sitting or lying position. Rise
slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are
taking prochlorperazine.
Do not crush, break, or chew any sustained-release capsules or tablets. Swallow them
whole.
Do not let the liquid form of prochlorperazine touch your skin or clothes.
Do not mix the liquid form with coffee, cola, tea, grape, or apple juice.
What is prochlorperazine?
Prochlorperazine is in a class of drugs called phenothiazines.
Prochlorperazine is most commonly used to treat nausea and vomiting. It is also
sometimes used to treat psychotic disorders and anxiety.
Prochlorperazine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
Who should not take prochlorperazine?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
You may not be able to take prochlorperazine, or you may require a
lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
It is not known whether prochlorperazine will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this
medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether prochlorperazine will harm a nursing infant. Do not take this
medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
If you are over 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects
from prochlorperazine. You may require a lower dose of this medication.
How should I take prochlorperazine?
Take prochlorperazine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these
instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.
Prochlorperazine can be taken with or without food or milk.
Do not crush, break, or chew the sustained-release capsules. Swallow them whole.
They are specially formulated to release slowly in your body.
Mix the concentrate with 2 to 4 ounces of water, soda, juice, milk, or semisolid food such
as applesauce or pudding.
Shake the liquid form of prochlorperazine well before measuring a dose. To ensure
that you get a correct dose, measure the suspension with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup,
not with a regular tablespoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist
where you can get one.
Do not let the liquid form of prochlorperazine touch your skin or clothes.
Do not mix the liquid with coffee, tea, cola, grape, or apple juice.
The suppositories are for rectal use only. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain
how to use a suppository if you do not know how.
Store the tablets and capsules at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Store the
liquid in a light-resistant container at room temperature.
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