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Is Mitil the same as Stemetil?
Prochlorperazine is the active ingredient of Mitil tablets (Nappi Code: 744182-026), Scripto-matic tablets (Nappi Code: 762849-126), Stemetil tablets (Nappi Code: 766542-009/017), Stemetil supps (Nappi Code: 766518-019, 766526-003) and Stemetil injection (Nappi Code: 766461-009). Prochlorperazine is an anti-emetic.
How long does Stemetil 5mg take to work?
Intramuscular drug administration helps a great deal when nausea and vomiting are severe, the drug action starts within 5-10 minutes and lasts for 3-4 hours. Using mouth dissolving tablets takes a little longer to show relief but lasts for about 6 hours.
What is Stemetil tablet 5mg used for?
Stemetil Tablets can be used to: Treat balance problems or dizziness (vertigo). This includes problems of the inner ear such as ‘Meniere’s Syndrome’ or ‘labyrinthitis’. Stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).
How much Stemetil should I take for anxiety?
For non-psychotic anxiety: Adults—At first, 5 milligrams (mg) 3 or 4 times a day. Your doctor may adjust your dose if needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 20 mg per day or longer than 12 weeks.
Can you drink with Stemetil?
Be careful when drinking alcohol while taking Stemetil. Combining Stemetil and alcohol can make you more sleepy, dizzy or light-headed. Your doctor may suggest you avoid alcohol while you are being treated with Stemetil.
What are Prolief tablets prescribed for?
It can be used to relieve headache, migraine, neuralgia, toothache, period pain, rheumatic aches and pains, sore throat and the symptoms of colds and flu. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you do not improve after 3 days.
What are the side effects of Stemetil tablets?
As with other medicines, Stemetil may cause dizziness, light-headedness, tiredness, drowsiness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to Stemetil before you drive a car, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or light-headed. If this occurs do not drive.
Can I take Stemetil for anxiety?
Prochlorperazine (Stemetil) has given a significant anxiolytic effect without adversly affecting the mental function. In the dosage used prochlorperazine was free from the side effects and can be effectively employed in the management of anxiety.
What kind of Medicine is Mitil used for?
Mitil is an anti-psychotic medicine in a group of drugs called phenothiazines. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in your brain. Mitiloral (taken by mouth) is used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.
Which is the best brand of Mitil for anxiety?
Mitil® (Mitil tablets USP) is effective for the short-term treatment of generalized non-psychotic anxiety.
Are there any side effects to taking Mitil tablets?
When used in the treatment of non-psychotic anxiety, Mitil® (Mitil tablets USP) should not be administered at doses of more than 20 mg per day or for longer than 12 weeks, because the use of Mitil® (Mitil tablets USP) at higher doses or for longer intervals may cause persistent tardive dyskinesia that may prove irreversible.
How many milligrams of Mitil per minute?
2.5 mg to 10 mg (0.5 to 2 mL) by slow IV injection or infusion at a rate not to exceed 5 mg per minute. Mitil Edisylate Injection may be administered either undiluted or diluted in isotonic solution. A single dose of the drug should not exceed 10 mg; total IV dosage should not exceed 40 mg per day. When administered IV, do not use bolus injection.