Amit Shah Amit Shah Asked 5 months ago

What medicine to take for vomiting and diarrhea?

I've had both vomiting and diarrhea since morning, it's making me very weak and dehydrated. I don't know what to do. What medicine to take for vomiting and diarrhea?

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Oh, this is tough, especially if it's for a child. For vomiting and diarrhea, the first thing is to give ORS constantly to prevent dehydration. My pediatrician always emphasizes that. For specific medicines, like anti-emetics or anti-diarrhea, they always prescribe after checking. Don't self-medicate, especially with kids.

Rahul Deshmukh Rahul Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Ho na, vomiting aur diarrhea ek saath toh bahut takleef dete hai. For dehydration, ORS pakka lena. Baaki medicines ke liye, doctor ko hi poochho yaar. Khud se kuch mat lena, body bahut weak ho jaati hai isme.

Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

At a good hospital, for vomiting and diarrhea, they first check for dehydration. The doctors there always stress on ORS. For medicines, it really depends on the cause. Don't just pick something up from the pharmacy. Ask your doctor clearly what specifically to take, and if you need any tests.

Priyanka Singh Priyanka Singh Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

My doctor explained that for vomiting and diarrhea, the priority is preventing dehydration with ORS. For vomiting, anti-emetics like Ondansetron are often prescribed. For diarrhea, sometimes Loperamide is given, but only after ruling out bacterial infections where it might be contraindicated. Always get a doctor's advice first.

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Vijay Shankar Vijay Shankar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, for something as critical as vomiting and diarrhea, do not trust what you read online. You need a proper medical diagnosis. A doctor will check you, possibly run some tests, and then prescribe the right medication. Don't experiment with your health, it's not worth it.

Sneha Reddy Sneha Reddy Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much, but vomiting and diarrhea together are definitely not fun! The first thing is to keep sipping ORS or tender coconut water to stay hydrated. For actual meds, it's safer to ask a doctor, they'll know exactly what you need. Just rest up!

Anil Gupta Anil Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I had a bad experience with vomiting and diarrhea once, led to terrible weakness. I wouldn't recommend taking anything without a doctor's consultation. They'll prescribe proper anti-emetics and anti-diarrhea medications, plus guide you on rehydration. Don't risk complications by self-medicating.

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Please, please do NOT ignore vomiting and diarrhea. I once thought it was a simple stomach bug and it escalated into severe dehydration, landed me in hospital. You need to see a doctor immediately. They'll prescribe the right anti-emetics and anti-diarrhea meds, and tell you about rehydration.

Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

For mild vomiting and diarrhea, sometimes homemade electrolyte solutions or a simple bland diet can help. But if it's severe, continues for more than a day, or you feel very weak, then immediately go to a doctor. It's not something to just manage with home remedies when it gets serious.

Mohan Singh Mohan Singh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Vomiting and diarrhea mean a lot of fluid loss, so ORS is non-negotiable and cheap. For medicines, it's best to consult a doctor. Yes, tests might cost money, but severe dehydration or a bad infection can cost much more in hospital bills. So, see a doctor, get medicines, and manage carefully.

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