Buccastem M Buccal Tablets for Nausea (8)

Product Summary

Buccastem M Tablets offer effective treatment for nausea and vomiting associated with migraines.

Buccastem M Tablets contain prochlorperazine maleate. Prochlorperazine belongs to a large group of drugs known as phenothiazines, which have a variety of effects.

How to use

Buccastem M Tablets are best taken after food.

Do not drink alcohol when taking Buccastem M.

• Place the tablet high up along your top gum, under the upper lip on either side of your mouth as indicated on the leaflet.
• Do NOT swallow the tablet whole or chew it.
• The tablet will soften and adhere to the gum.
• Allow it to dissolve slowly and completely, which may take between 1 and 2 hours.
• Most people find that after a few minutes, they no longer notice the tablet.

Ingredients

• Active ingredients: (Prochlorperazine maleate 3mg, equivalent to 1.85 mg Prochlorperazine base) Buccal tablets
• Also contains Sucrose, Povidone K30, Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean gum, Talc, Magnesium Stearate and Riboflavin Sodium Phosphate.

Warnings and Restrictions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Buccastem M Tablets:

• if you are elderly
• if you have risk factors for a blood clot or stroke such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, diabetes or smoking
• if you or someone else in your family has a history of blood clots, as medicines like Buccastem M have been associated with the formation of blood clots
• if you have a condition called myasthenia gravis, which causes muscle weakness
• if you have AIDS.

Buccastem M Tablets may cause you to be more sensitive to sunlight. When taking Buccastem M Tablets, it is particularly important that you avoid exposure to direct sunlight and use sunscreen.

Do not take Buccastem M Tablets:

• if you are allergic to prochlorperazine maleate or any of the other ingredients in this medicine
• if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding
• if you have problems with your liver
• if you have blood problems
• if you suffer from epilepsy, Parkinson’s Disease or glaucoma
• if you have problems with your prostate gland
• if you are under 18

Taking other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.

In particular, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking:

• sedatives or tranquilisers to help you sleep (e.g. diazepam or temazepam)
• antihypertensive medicines to treat high blood pressure (e.g. atenolol, propranolol or clonidine)
• anticholinergic medicines for conditions such as depression (e.g. amitriptyline and imipramine)
• anticonvulsant medicines to prevent or treat fits (e.g. carbamazepine and lamotrigine)
• lithium (to treat mania and depression)
• desferrioxamine (to treat high levels of iron in your body)
• oral anticoagulants, to help prevent blood clots (e.g. warfarin)
• levodopa (to treat Parkinson’s disease)

Storage

Do not use after expiry date (EXP month/year) shown on the pack.

Protect from light.

Keep all medicines safely away from children.

Pharmacist FAQs Answered

What is Buccastem M Tablets Used For

Buccastem M Tablets are to treat nausea and vomiting with migraines in adults 18 years and older. The active ingredient is prochlorperazine maleate, a phenothiazine class of medicine. These drugs work on the brain's dopamine receptors to prevent the messages that induce nausea. This makes them useful when migraine attacks are followed by queasiness or the urge to vomit. Buccastem M is absorbed through the lining of the mouth rather than the stomach, which is especially helpful if you’re already feeling sick and can’t keep tablets down.

How to Take Buccastem M Tablets Properly?

This tablet isn’t swallowed - it’s designed to dissolve inside your mouth. After eating, place one tablet high up between your upper lip and gum on either side. It will soften and stick in place. Don't suck on or chew it, and don't shift it. Allow it to melt slowly, which takes 1 to 2 hours typically. It starts working because the gum absorbs it. Most individuals do not even realize they have a tablet after a few minutes. Do not drink alcohol when taking this medication, as it enhances drowsiness and other effects. Always follow advice from your doctor or pharmacist, especially about how many doses to take at a time when having a migraine.

Who should avoid Buccastem M Tablets?

Do not take Buccastem M if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18 years of age. Avoid it entirely if you have a problem with your liver, blood disorder, glaucoma, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, prostate problem, or an allergy to prochlorperazine or one of the ingredients listed. It’s also unsuitable if you’re known to have had problems with certain psychiatric or neurological conditions. Some people with muscle weakness disorders (like myasthenia gravis) or HIV/AIDS may also need to avoid this medicine. If you’re not sure, ask a healthcare professional before starting.

Who should be careful when taking Buccastem M Tablets

If you're 65 or older, or have medical conditions that make you at risk of blood clots or stroke - for instance, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or a family history of clots - your doctor may advise an alternative or monitor you more closely. Buccastem M can make your skin more sensitive to the sun and make you more likely to burn more easily. If you're taking it, avoid the sun for longer and use sunscreen or cover-up.

Any medication interact with Buccastem M Tablets

Buccastem M may interact with a variety of drugs. Always tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking anything for anxiety, sleep, high blood pressure, depression, seizures, or Parkinson's disease. Some drugs that may interfere include diazepam, propranolol, carbamazepine, amitriptyline, lithium, and warfarin. If you're unsure whether your drug may conflict with Buccastem, bring a list of what you're taking - including over-the-counter or herbal products - when you consult.

What's In Buccastem M Tablets

Each tablet contains 3 mg of prochlorperazine maleate, equivalent to 1.85 mg of base prochlorperazine. The remaining ingredients are sucrose, xanthan gum, locust bean gum, talc, magnesium stearate, riboflavin, sodium phosphate, and povidone K30. If you are sensitive to sugars or gums, this should be discussed with your pharmacist before use.

How to Store Buccastem M Tablets?

Store Buccastem M tablets in the original pack, out of light and heat, and at room temperature. Do not use the tablets after the expiry date printed on the box. As with all medicines, store them out of reach and sight of children. Do not take if the pack is broken or the tablet looks different.