Steminol 5mg Tablet

Steminol 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of vertigo (dizziness) due to ear problems (Meniere’s syndrome and other labyrinthine disorders), nausea, vomiting, and migraine caused by various conditions. Additionally, can be used as a short-term treatment for non-psychotic anxiety. Steminol 5mg Tablet is taken after meals in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should take this medicine until your doctor tells you to stop. This medicine is not recommended for long term treatment. The most common side effect is sedation or drowsiness, therefore, it is not advisable to drive or and operate machineries. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. It can also cause orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing) and blurred vision. This is temporary and usually resolves with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about these side effects. Before taking this medicine you should let your doctor know if you have jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), epilepsy, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), and increased pressure in the eye (glaucoma). Inform your doctor if you have liver, kidney, and heart problems. Let your doctor also know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor.

• Treatment of Vomiting
• Treatment of Migraine
• Treatment of Short term anxiety
• Treatment of Vertigo
• Treatment of Nausea

Steminol 5mg Tablet is a vestibular suppressant, i.e., it suppresses the vestibular apparatus in the inner ear by blocking the H1 receptor and stops vertigo. It acts within 30 minutes and, therefore, is effective during acute attacks. It also acts as a dopamine antagonist. Dopamine controls the region in the brain that causes nausea and vomiting, and this medicine blocks the action of dopamine. Therefore, Steminol 5mg Tablet shows an anti-nauseating and antiemetic action. The mechanism of action by which prochlorperazine relieve headache and anxiety is probably related to it being serotonin (5HT3) receptor antagonist and dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Steminol 5mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

• Drowsiness
• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

AlcoholUNSAFE

Steminol 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Steminol 5mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCAUTION

Steminol 5mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body. However, occasional short-term use of Steminol 5mg Tablet for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.

DrivingUNSAFE

Steminol 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Steminol 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Steminol 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Steminol 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Steminol 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Steminol 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Phenothiazines Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Gastro intestinal