Contril 5 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.

It is dopamine receptor blocker.

Uses of Contril Tablet

Benefits of Contril Tablet

In Treatment of Vertigo

Vertigo means a spinning sensation or dizziness that is triggered due to frequent movement or in people suffering from Meniere’s disease. It usually happens due to problem in the ear (vestibular). Contril 5 Tablet helps treat this sensation effectively. If you feel dizzy while getting up from the bed, sit for a while and then rise slowly to avoid having an accidental fall. It acts on the vestibular system and suppresses the spinning sensation.

In Treatment of Nausea

Contril 5 Tablet is often used to prevent nausea and vomiting that may be caused as a side effect of some other medicine and in post-operative patients suffering from nausea/vomiting (in adults only). It acts on the receptors responsible for causing nausea and vomiting by blocking them.

In Treatment of Migraine

Contril 5 Tablet helps treat and prevent migraine headaches. It changes the electrical activity in the brain, blocks chemicals responsible for pain sensation and also blocks signals that cause nausea/vomiting associated with migraines. By preventing and reducing the frequency of migraine headaches, it can help you carry out your daily activities and have a better quality of life.

In Treatment of Short term anxiety

Contril 5 Tablet reduces the symptoms of excessive anxiety and worry that are triggered only at the time of stressful conditions that last for a shorter duration. These could be job interviews, exams, stage performances, etc. It can effectively manage feelings of restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, and feeling irritable.

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Side effects of Contril Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Contril

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

How to use Contril Tablet

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. Contril 5 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Contril Tablet works

Contril 5 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, Contril 5 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Contril 5 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Contril 5 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 Contril 5 Tablet for the treatment of nausea and vomiting poses little risk to the breastfed infant.

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

What if you forget to take Contril Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Contril 5 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.

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Quick tips

Contril 5 Tablet is used for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.
It may also be used to treat dizziness associated with problems of the inner ear such as Meniere’s Syndrome.
It may cause sleepiness. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Contril 5 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
It makes you more likely to get heatstroke. Avoid heavy exercising and drink plenty of fluids.
It can cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight while having this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenothiazines Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Dopamine (D2) receptor antagonist- Prochlorperazine

Patient concerns

From last week I m having problem of vertigo, nausea. All reports are ok. Doctor says it's survical problem but my bp is also getting low and high. One day low and one day high in office also very much tension is there. So don't know what is the reason.kindly guide as dizziness is not getting resolved after a week 's medication. Please guide

Dr. Anuneet Sabharwal

Psychiatry

Your stress is causing it. You may need short term medication

I am astama patient which medicine is best

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

There is No Fixed " BEST""" medicine for asthma. Asthma treatment is individualized according to your severity and contril"

I'm taking newven od as prescribed by my psychiatrist doctor and krimson 35 as prescribed by my gynecologist, but I am feeling giddiness, nausea and vomiting, cold, hyper acidity problem, what should I do?, pls suggest some help with anything to reduce these symptoms and does these tablets taking together will harm? Do these tablets will increase my weight?

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Desvenlafaxin is an antidepressant and generally doesn't cause weight gain. Commonly reported side effects of desvenlafaxine include: constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, decreased appetite, hyperhidrosis, and xerostomia. Other side effects include: anxiety, blurred vision, mydriasis, tremor, vertigo, vomiting, abnormal dreams, chills, and yawning

My mother has a problem of frozen shoulders and knee pain. She was diagnosed with chicken gunia 6 months ago and after that she had this problem of acute pain the knees. However the problemof frozen shoulder is an old one and persists from last 2-3 years and has gone worse with time. She has slight diabetes which is controlled with the help of some herbal medicines (as we request check her diabetes levels). So far all the doctors have prescribed the pain killers and some muscle relaxers (like Omni gel) etc. However these medicines give temporary relief only and may have an adverse effect on kidneys in the longer run. She also tries to go for a daily walk if possible, but that increases the knee pain after the walk. Also she tries to perform the shoulder excercise using the shoulder wheel recommend by a doctor. However all these are not helping her much. Please suggest what can be done to improve her condition or to cure this problem. Thanks

Dr. Vipul Aggarwal

Orthopaedics

Main stay of treatment is strict diabetes contrilAnd if no improvement then an injection can be given in jointNeeds to be seen and examined

FAQs

How does Contril 5 Tablet work?

Contril 5 Tablet 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

Does Contril 5 Tablet expire?

Yes, Contril 5 Tablet does expire. Please check the expiry date written on the pack and it refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Contril 5 Tablet after the expiry date.

Is Contril 5 Tablet available over the counter?

Contril 5 Tablet is not available over the counter. It is available only on prescription from the doctor

Is Contril 5 Tablet safe to use?

Contril 5 Tablet is safe to use for a prescribed duration in the dose as advised by a doctor.

How long can I take Contril 5 Tablet for?

Contril 5 Tablet should only be taken for the duration as advised by the doctor for your condition.

Is Contril 5 Tablet addictive?

Contril 5 Tablet is not known to have any addictive potential. Please consult your doctor in case you have any other query regarding the same.

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