Prochlorperazine Maleate (STEMETIL) – Uses, Dosage & Brands in UAE

About Prochlorperazine Maleate

Class:| Antipsychotic, Antiemetic Use:| Treatment of nausea and vomiting, vertigo, and schizophrenia Adult dose:| 5-10 mg 2-3 times daily, maximum 40 mg per day Pediatric dose:| Not recommended for children under 2 years or under 10 kg; for children over 10 kg, 2.5 mg 2-3 times daily, maximum 15 mg per day Side effects:| Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, extrapyramidal symptoms Contraindications:| Hypersensitivity to prochlorperazine, severe CNS depression

Drug Class

| Antipsychotic, Antiemetic

Uses & Indications

| Treatment of nausea and vomiting, vertigo, and schizophrenia

Storage Requirements

Not available

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: May & Baker Rhone Poulenc, UNITED KINGDOM

Package Size

25's

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 6.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| 5-10 mg 2-3 times daily, maximum 40 mg per day

Pediatric Dose

| Not recommended for children under 2 years or under 10 kg; for children over 10 kg, 2.5 mg 2-3 times daily, maximum 15 mg per day

Side Effects

| Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, extrapyramidal symptoms

Contraindications & Precautions

| Hypersensitivity to prochlorperazine, severe CNS depression, coma, bone marrow depression, pheochromocytoma

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Prochlorperazine Maleate available in UAE pharmacies:

BUCCASTEM 3 mg Buccal Tablets PROCHLORPERAZINE 5 mg Tablets STEMETIL 5 mg Tablets STEMETIL 5 mg Tablets

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

Prochlorperazine Maleate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE