Compazine
Compazine is prochlorperazine 5mg tablets for nausea, vomiting and vertigo. A phenothiazine that blocks dopamine at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
- Category
- Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Prochlorperazine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg
You will receive a quality branded generic or generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Compazine on your behalf.
- Alternative names
- Stemetil
- Therapeutic class
- Phenothiazine Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Dopamine Antagonist
- Known off-label uses
- anxiety
- Contraindications
- circulatory collapse; severe central nervous system depression
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause drowsiness; use with caution in elderly patients
- Minor side effects
- drowsiness; dizziness; dry mouth
- Moderate side effects
- extrapyramidal symptoms; tachycardia; blurred vision
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Manufacturer
- Sanofi
- Onset time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 4–6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Keep at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; sedatives; opioids
- Age restrictions
- Not recommended for children under 2 years.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention; agranulocytosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Compazine is prochlorperazine 5mg tablets for nausea, vomiting and vertigo. A phenothiazine that blocks dopamine at the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
Mechanism of action
Prochlorperazine acts centrally by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain's chemoreceptor trigger zone. This action suppresses the signaling pathway that triggers nausea and vomiting reflexes.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Should be avoided during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: May be used if clinically indicated; monitor infant.
Compazine is a recognised brand of prochlorperazine, a medication used to treat nausea, vomiting and vertigo. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand name Stemetil, supplied as a tablet in a strength of 5mg. It remains a primary choice for managing symptoms associated with inner ear disturbances or related ailments.
Buying Compazine online
Generic prochlorperazine, much of it made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand, making it a practical choice for patients who need access to these specific tablets away from home.
What exactly is supplied when I order Compazine?
A branded generic or generic containing prochlorperazine, at the strength you choose. Yasabai lists the medicine as Compazine; the exact brand and manufacturer depend on stock. It is a phenothiazine antipsychotic, used for nausea.
How is Compazine priced?
It depends on the strength and pack. Compazine comes in a 5mg strength, in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What other names is Compazine sold under?
Other brands of prochlorperazine include Stemetil.
What conditions is Compazine used for?
Compazine contains prochlorperazine, used for nausea, vomiting and vertigo. Prochlorperazine acts centrally by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain's chemoreceptor trigger zone.
How long does Compazine take to work?
Prochlorperazine usually starts to work within 30 to 60 minutes, and its effect lasts about 4 to 6 hours. How quickly it works can differ from one person to another.
What are the side effects of Compazine?
The common side effects of prochlorperazine are drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Less common ones include extrapyramidal symptoms, tachycardia and blurred vision. Serious but less common side effects include neuroleptic malignant syndrome, tardive dyskinesia and agranulocytosis, which need urgent medical attention.
Does Compazine interact with alcohol?
Alcohol can interact with prochlorperazine, so check with a doctor or pharmacist before you drink while taking Compazine. It can also interact with sedatives and opioids.
Do I need a prescription to buy Compazine in Thailand?
No, not online: Yasabai does not ask for a prescription to order Compazine. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I order Compazine online for delivery in Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Compazine is the name this medicine is listed under. What you receive is a branded generic or generic with the same active ingredient (Prochlorperazine) at the same dose.
- We supply branded generics and generics only, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers, not originator brand packs.
- The exact brand and manufacturer depend on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.