Compazine
Formulated to alleviate severe nausea and dizziness to support gastric rest and target dopamine center receptors.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Prochlorperazine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Compazine, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Compazine vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Compazine details
- Conditions
- Nausea and Vomiting · Schizophrenia · Non-psychotic Anxiety
- Alternative names
- prochlorperazine
- Therapeutic class
- Phenothiazine Antiemetic; First-Generation Antipsychotic
- Pharmacological class
- Dopamine Antagonist
- Contraindications
- paediatric surgery; comatose states; hypersensitivity to phenothiazines
- Minor side effects
- somnolence; dry mouth; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- extrapyramidal symptoms; constipation; amenorrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 30–40 minutes
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Alcohol; CNS Depressants; Lithium
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
neuroleptic malignant syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; tardive dyskinesia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate severe nausea and dizziness to support gastric rest and target dopamine center receptors.
Mechanism of action
Blocks post-synaptic mesolimbic and chemoreceptor trigger zone dopamine receptors, stopping nauseous signalling and psychoses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Use only if clearly needed. Breastfeeding: Expelled in low quantities.
What you will receive
Compazine is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Prochlorperazine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.