Nausetil 5mg Tablet (Prochlorperazine 5mg)

About Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s

Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s belongs to a class of antipsychotic medications called phenothiazines used to treat nausea and vomiting during a migraine, schizophrenia, mania, anxiety in the short term and vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems such as Meniere’s syndrome. Nausea and vomiting are not diseases but are symptoms of many conditions like infections, motion sickness, an early stage of pregnancy, and gastroparesis (slow stomach emptying). Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that affects a person’s ability to feel, think and behave clearly. Mania is a mental condition that causes intense excitement, high energy and delusions (misbeliefs). Anxiety is a mental health disorder associated with fear, worry and excessive nervousness.

Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s contains Prochlorperazine that works by inhibiting a natural chemical in the brain (dopamine) that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ), thereby preventing nausea and vomiting. Besides this, Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s also control psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia and has a calming effect on people suffering from anxiety or mania.

Take Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, stuffy nose, irritability, missed menstrual periods, impotence (difficulty maintaining an erection), anxiety, skin rash, skin redness, itching or swelling.  Most of these side effects of Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Do not take Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s if you are known to be allergic to Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s. Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. Do not take Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s in oral form is not recommended for children below 1 year of age and injection form should not be used in children. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s as it may cause skin to more sensitive to sunlight. If you have fits, depression, diabetes, pheochromocytoma (tumour on adrenal gland), enlarged prostate gland, Parkinson’s disease, dementia (impairment in memory and thinking), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma,  kidney, liver, heart or thyroid problems, inform your doctor before taking Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s.

Uses of Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s

Nausea and vomiting in migraine, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorder

Medicinal Benefits

Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s contains Prochlorperazine that inhibits dopamine secretion that induces the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s control psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia and has a calming effect on people suffering from anxiety or mania.

Directions for Use

If you are prescribed Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s in oral tablet form, take it with or without food as advised by your doctor and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s in oral liquid form can be taken with or without food. Shake the bottle well before use. Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s in injection form is given as intramuscular (deep into the muscle) injection or intravenous (into a vein) infusion by a doctor or nurse.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s

• Dry mouth
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Stuffy nose
• Irritability
• Missed menstrual periods
• Impotence (difficulty in maintaining an erection)
• Anxiety
• Skin rash
• Skin redness, itching or swelling

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s if you are known to be allergic to Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s. Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s should be used with caution in elderly patients above 65 years, as there is an increased risk of adverse effects. Do not take Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as it may cause adverse effects in the baby. Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s in oral form is not recommended for children below 1 year of age and injection form should not be used in children. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s as it may increase adverse effects. You are recommended to avoid contact of Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s with the skin for a long time as it may cause swelling, redness or itching of the skin. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s as it may cause skin to more sensitive to sunlight. If you have fits, depression, diabetes, pheochromocytoma (tumour on adrenal gland), enlarged prostate gland, Parkinson’s disease, dementia (impairment in memory and thinking), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma,  kidney, liver, heart or thyroid problems, inform your doctor before taking Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s may have interaction with high blood pressure-lowering medicines (metoprolol), opioid analgesics (fentanyl, hydrocodone), laxative (polyethylene glycol 3350), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), antihistamines (diphenhydramine), anti-anxiety drugs (lorazepam, alprazolam), antidepressants (duloxetine), anti-sickness drug (ondansetron).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid the intake of alcohol while taking Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s as it may increase side effects and cause breathing difficulties.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have fits, depression, diabetes, pheochromocytoma (tumour on adrenal gland), enlarged prostate gland, Parkinson’s disease, dementia (impairment in memory and thinking), myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), glaucoma,  kidney, liver, heart or thyroid problems, inform your doctor before taking Nausetil 5mg Tablet 10’s.