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Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

PROCHLORPERAZINE-5MG

Uses:

Treatment of Nausea and vomiting in migraine, Schizophrenia, Anxiety disorder.

Medicinal Benefits:

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

FAQs

Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet is 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.

Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet contains Prochlorperazine, an antipsychotic drug that works by inhibiting dopamine receptors that stimulate the vomiting centre (chemoreceptor trigger zone – CTZ) located in the brain. Thus, Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet prevents nausea and vomiting. Also, Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet decreases the action of dopamine (a chemical messenger involved in transmitting messages between brain cells) in the brain and helps to control psychotic symptoms in Schizophrenia.

Yes, Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet may be used to treat vertigo (spinning sensation) caused due to ear problems such as Meniere’s syndrome (a disorder of the inner ear).

Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet may cause photosensitivity (extreme sensitivity to sunlight). Therefore, it is recommended to avoid exposure to direct sunlight while taking Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet .

You are not recommended to take Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet with alprazolam as co-administration of these medicines may increase adverse effects such as confusion, drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating. However, please contact your doctor before using Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet with other medicines.

Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet should be used with caution in diabetes patients as it may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet if you are diabetic.

Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet may cause skin redness, itching and swelling if it comes in contact with the skin for a long time. Therefore, avoid contact of Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet with the skin for a long time as it may cause contact skin sensitization.

Yes, Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet does expire. Please verify the expiry date on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet should not be used after the expiry date.

No, Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet is not available over the counter. It is a prescription medication. Because it contains prochlorperazine, which can have significant side effects and requires medical supervision.

Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet is generally safe to use when taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions.

You can take Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet for as long as it is advised by your doctor. If you have any difficulty while taking Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor.

No, Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet is not known to be addictive. However, it's important to use Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet only as prescribed by your doctor and not to exceed the recommended dosage.

The common side effects of Vometil MD 5 mg Tablet are dry mouth, drowsiness, headache, dizziness, stuffy nose, irritability, missed menstrual periods, impotence (difficulty maintaining an erection), anxiety, skin rash, skin redness, itching, or swelling. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.