Amit Shah Amit Shah Asked 5 months ago

What medicine for vomiting?

After eating out last night, I've been feeling nauseous and have vomited a couple of times. I need to get back to work soon. What medicine can I take to stop the vomiting?

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Kiran Rao Kiran Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Oh no, vomiting means no delicious food! :( For mild vomiting, sometimes just resting and sipping on ORS helps. But if it's constant or you feel really sick, please consult a doctor. They might prescribe an anti-emetic to help settle your stomach so you can enjoy your meals again soon!

Rajeshwari Devi Rajeshwari Devi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

For vomiting, the most important thing is to stay hydrated by taking ORS. For medicine, usually, anti-emetics like Ondansetron are prescribed by doctors. However, it's crucial to understand why you are vomiting. If it's severe, persistent, or accompanied by other symptoms like fever or pain, please visit a doctor immediately.

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Arjun Kumar Arjun Kumar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Vomiting? Ugh, definitely not what you want when you're sleep-deprived and just want to lie down. If it's mild, sips of ginger ale sometimes help me. But if it's really bad and continuous, don't play hero, just go to the doctor. They'll give you something to stop the torture.

Nisha Shah Nisha Shah Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

For vomiting, medicines typically belong to the anti-emetic class, such as Ondansetron. However, the cause of vomiting can vary from indigestion to infection. It's highly advisable to consult a doctor to ascertain the reason and get the appropriate medication and dosage. Hydration with ORS is also very important.

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Siddharth Verma Siddharth Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Been there, done that! For vomiting, first, don't eat anything heavy. Sip on ORS to avoid dehydration. For meds, generally, your doctor might give you an anti-emetic like Ondansetron. It stops the nausea. But if it's accompanied by fever or severe pain, it could be a stomach infection, so definitely get it checked out.

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