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COMPRO
(prochlorperazine) Suppositories, USP 25mg

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DRUG DESCRIPTION

Prochlorperazine is a clear, pale yellow, viscous liquid. It is sensitive to light, very slightly soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether.

Each suppository, for rectal administration, contains 25mg of prochlorperazine; with glycerin, glyceryl monopalmitate, glyceryl monostearate, hydrogenated coconut oil fatty acids and hydrogenated palm kernel oil fatty acids.

Prochlorperazine has the molecular formula C20H24ClN3S. Its molecular weight is 373.95. The chemical name for prochlorperazine is 2-Chloro-10-[3-(4-methyl-1-piperazinyl)propyl] phenothiazine.

Last reviewed on RxList: 8/13/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.

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