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Vestibular neuronitis - Management
Short-course prochlorperazine
Age from 18 years onwards
7-day supply: prochlorperazine 5mg three times a day
Prochlorperazine 5mg tablets
Take one tablet up to three times a day when required for the relief of sickness. Increase to a maximum of two tablets three times a day if necessary.
Supply 42 tablets.
7-day supply: prochlorperazine buccal 3mg twice a day
Prochlorperazine 3mg buccal tablets
Use one to two tablets up to twice a day when required for the relief of sickness. Place high up between the upper lip and gum and leave to dissolve.
Supply 30 tablets.
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