CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE vs PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE and PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	~$12.04 /30	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE	PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE
Manufacturer	Ivax Sub Teva Pharms	Caplin
Dosage forms	Injectable, Tablet	Injectable
Drug class	Phenothiazine	Phenothiazine
Boxed warning	None	Boxed warning
Treats	Anxiety Disorders, Child Behavior Disorders, Hiccup	Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea

chlorpromazine hydrochloride prochlorperazine edisylate

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

~$12.04 /30

—

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORPROMAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE

PROCHLORPERAZINE EDISYLATE

Manufacturer

Ivax Sub Teva Pharms

Caplin

Dosage forms

Injectable, Tablet

Injectable

Drug class

Phenothiazine

Boxed warning

None

Boxed warning

Treats

Anxiety Disorders, Child Behavior Disorders, Hiccup

Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride and Prochlorperazine Edisylate?

Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride contains Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride, while Prochlorperazine Edisylate contains Prochlorperazine Edisylate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.