Common Drowsiness, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).

Expert advice for Steminol Tablet

It should not be taken by patients who are allergic to prochlorperazine or any of the other ingredients of the tablet or syrup like sucrose.
Consult your doctor before taking prochlorperazine If you are breast-feeding or pregnant.
Do not drive or operate machines if you have just taken prochlorperazine as it may cause dizziness or tiredness.
Do not get up from lying position immediately, as you may experience dizziness.
Do not do strenuous exercise or go in sun or get exposed to extreme heat.
Avoid taking alcohol.
Do not handle the tablet any longer than required as it may cause irritation on the skin.

Q. How does Steminol work?
Steminol is used to treat mental disorders like schizophrenia. It is also used to treat and prevent nausea, and vomiting.It may be used to treat anxiety (short-term) in certain cases where other anti-anxiety drugs have been ineffective. It is also used to treat nausea, vomiting, dizziness or spinning sensations (vertigo) due to Meniere's disease.It belongs to a class of medication call phenothiazines. It acts on the central nervous system by blocking certain receptors thus producing an anti-psychotic and anti-vomiting effect

Q. Does Steminol expire?
Yes, Steminol does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Steminol after the expiry date.

Q. Is Steminol available over the counter?
Steminol is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor

Q. Is Steminol safe to use?
Steminol is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.

Q. How long can I take Steminol for?
Steminol should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor for your condition.

Q. Is Steminol addictive?
Steminol is not known to have any addictive potential. Please consult your doctor in case you have any other query regarding the same.