Buccastem M - 8 Tablets

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Buccastem M - 8 Tablets

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Medication features
Buccastem M is an anti-sickness tablet used to treat nausea associated with a migraine. It works by easing the feeling of being sick (vomiting) and feeling sick (nausea) triggered by migraines and can be used by adults aged 18 and over. A migraine is a severe headache, usually, on one side of the head, that causes moderate to severe pain. It can also make you sensitive to light or noise. Buccastem contains the active ingredient prochlorperazine, which will begin to work in roughly 30 to 60 minutes.
- Buccal tablets provide fast-acting relief for nausea and vomiting
- Dissolved between upper lip and gum
- Use Buccal tablets up to twice a day

Overview

NOTE: After selecting this product, you will need to complete a short assessment, so we can make sure this medication is suitable for you. Pricing is provided as a reference only. The final decision on issuing this medication remains with our Prescriber / Pharmacist.

Buccal tablets are the branded version of prochlorperazine. It is a tablet that is used t alleviate symptoms associated with nausea due to migraine. Due to the convenient buccal tablet formulation, the effects of Buccastem M are fast acting.

FAQ

What's a migraine?
When you have a migraine, you typically experience throbbing pain on one side of your head. This pain can be moderate to severe and it's usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and increased sensitivity to light or noise.
How can Buccastem help to reduce nausea?
Buccal tablets include prochlorperazine maleate, an active ingredient that treats vomiting (being sick) and nausea (feeling sick) induced by migraines. Buccal tablets are easy to use - you don't need to swallow them. Place the Buccal tablets at the top of your gum and dissolve them to release the medicine.
When shouldn't I use Buccal tablets?
Avoid using Buccal tablets if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you:
- Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- Have problems with your liver
- Have blood problems
- Suffer from epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, or Glaucoma
- Have problems with your prostate gland
- Are under 18 years of age

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Buccal tablets can cause side effects although not everybody will experience them. If you experience any of the following side effects you should stop taking Buccastem M and contact your doctor immediately:

Symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rash and swelling of the face, tongue, or throat
A high temperature, pale complexion, muscle stiffness, and changes in levels of alertness
Convulsions
High blood pressure
Signs of infection, such as shivering, headache, sweating, high temperature, flushing, a sore throat or mouth, and swollen glands
Blood clots in the veins especially in the legs
Symptoms of decreased sodium concentration in the blood

Other

Info Leaflet

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Patient Information Leaflet