Who can take prochlorperazine
Most adults and children aged 1 year old and over can take prochlorperazine.
Who may not be able to take prochlorperazine
Prochlorperazine is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- ever had an allergic reaction to prochlorperazine or any other medicine
- high blood pressure due to a tumour near the kidney (phaeochromocytoma)
- glaucoma
- a history of blood clots or may be at higher risk of developing a blood clot
- Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, a hernia or colon cancer, or any other condition that can lead to a blockage in your bowel
- liver problems
- epilepsy or any condition that causes fits or seizures
- high blood pressure
- heart failure
- prostate problems (an enlarged prostate)
- a condition that affects your blood