Buccastem M Buccal Tablets 8s (BRAND MAY VARY)

Buccastem Buccal Tablets for Nausea Relief

Buccastem M buccal tablets contain prochlorperazine maleate, an antiemetic medicine that helps control nausea and vomiting. These tablets dissolve between your upper lip and gum, allowing the active ingredient to be absorbed directly through the mouth lining. This unique delivery method makes them particularly useful when you cannot keep oral medicines down due to vomiting.

Each pack contains 8 tablets, providing convenient relief when you need it most. The buccal delivery system bypasses the digestive system, making these tablets effective even during episodes of active sickness. You can use buccastem buccal tablets for various types of nausea, including that associated with migraines and general feelings of sickness.

How Prochlorperazine Controls Nausea

Prochlorperazine belongs to a group of medicines called phenothiazines, which work by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain's vomiting centre. This action helps prevent the signals that trigger nausea and vomiting from reaching the areas of your brain responsible for these symptoms.

The buccal delivery method allows the medicine to enter your bloodstream directly through the blood vessels in your mouth. This means the tablets can start working without needing to pass through your stomach first, which is particularly helpful when you're already feeling sick or vomiting.

Who Can Benefit from These Tablets

These tablets are suitable for adults and children over 18 years who experience nausea and vomiting. They're particularly useful for people who struggle to keep conventional tablets down due to sickness. Many people find them helpful when dealing with travel-related nausea or other situations where quick relief is needed.

Buccastem M buccal tablets may be appropriate if you experience:

• Nausea associated with migraine headaches
• General feelings of sickness and vomiting
• Difficulty keeping oral medicines down
• Need for rapid onset of anti-nausea effects

Why Choose Buccal Delivery

The buccal delivery system offers several advantages over conventional tablets. Because the medicine is absorbed through your mouth lining rather than your stomach, it can work even when you're actively vomiting. This makes these tablets particularly valuable during acute episodes of nausea when other oral medicines might not stay down long enough to be effective.

The tablets are designed to dissolve slowly between your upper lip and gum, typically taking 1-2 hours to completely dissolve. This controlled release helps maintain steady levels of the active ingredient in your system.

Storage and Handling Requirements

Store your tablets in a cool, dry place below 25°C and keep them in their original packaging until you need them. The tablets should be protected from moisture and direct sunlight to maintain their effectiveness. Always check the expiry date before use and dispose of any expired medicines safely through your local pharmacy.

Keep these medicines out of reach and sight of children. Do not remove tablets from the blister pack until you're ready to use them, as this helps protect them from moisture and contamination.

This product is a medicine. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using if you have an underlying medical condition or are taking other medicines.