Prakash Joshi Prakash Joshi Asked 8 months ago

Is antacid good for vomiting?

Sometimes after a heavy meal, I feel really nauseous and might even throw up. My wife suggested taking an antacid to settle my stomach. Is an antacid actually good for treating vomiting, or is it more for acidity?

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Haan, agar acidity ya heartburn ki wajah se vomiting feel ho rahi hai, toh antacid thoda relief de sakta hai. But agar gastric infection hai toh antacid se koi farq nahi padega na. Isliye acche se samajh lo vomiting kyun ho rahi hai aur phir dawa lo.

Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Beta, agar pet mein garmi ya acidity ho rahi hai toh antacid lene se vomiting mein aaram mil jata hai. Lekin agar lagatar ulti ho rahi ho toh dukan se khud dawa lene ke bajay kisi bade doctor babu ko dikha lena chahiye.

Aman Sen Aman Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, antacids only help if your vomiting sensation is due to severe acidity. Last month I had food poisoning and taking an antacid did absolutely nothing for my vomiting. I had to go to a clinic and get actual anti-vomiting meds prescribed.

Deepa Balakrishnan Deepa Balakrishnan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Antacids are designed to neutralize stomach acid, not stop the vomiting reflex itself. If the vomiting is severe or accompanied by fever, pain, or dizziness, it can lead to dangerous dehydration. Please consult a doctor immediately instead of self-medicating.

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Nisha Chawla Nisha Chawla Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I used to panic and swallow antacids every time I felt nauseous, thinking it would fix everything. Later I realized it only helps if acidity is the root cause, and for actual infections, you need proper treatment. It's totally normal to feel a bit sick, just rest and consult a doctor if it persists.

Preeti Khurana Preeti Khurana Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't worry. If you are throwing up, try to sip on some ORS water or light coconut water first to stay hydrated. An antacid might help calm your chest burn, but if the vomiting doesn't stop after a couple of times, please see a doctor to get the right medicine.

Sneha Iyengar Sneha Iyengar Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

In my experience, persistent nausea and vomiting can sometimes be linked to hormonal imbalances, thyroid issues, or severe gut inflammation, where standard antacids won't help much. It is always safer to consult your physician for proper guidance and get your routine tests done.

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