Who can and cannot take prochlorperazine

Most adults and children aged 1 year old and over can 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