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Nausea medicines: ondansetron, antihistamines, vitamin B6 and treating the cause, with cautions for children and pregnancy.
The best medicine for nausea depends on the cause. Some causes need a doctor to examine you first.
Common medicines
Treating the cause
Antibiotics for some infections, treatment for migraine, adjusting medicines that cause nausea, and treating diabetes, kidney or liver disease.
Cautions
Non-drug products
Acupressure wristbands and ginger products have modest, mixed evidence. They are generally safe to try.
Key point
Use medicine for nausea with advice, and treat the cause. Seek care for red flags.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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Types of nausea: acute and chronic, gut, brain, inner-ear, hormonal, drug-induced and pregnancy-related forms.
Ayurvedic view of nausea as Hrillasa: ginger, fennel and mint as comfort measures, limited evidence and cautions.
Nausea diet: small sips, bland dry food, gentle recovery meals, foods to avoid and notes for children and pregnancy.
Nausea symptoms: queasiness, sweating, dizziness and clues to the cause, with warning signs that need urgent care.
Causes of nausea: gut infections, indigestion, migraine, pregnancy, medicines and other conditions, and serious causes.
How nausea is treated: check red flags, ease symptoms, replace fluids, find and treat the cause.
