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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Antiemetics are a type of medication that can help you feel better when you're nauseated (you feel like throwing up). There are both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription antiemetics. If you have mild nausea or vomiting, you can get an OTC antiemetic from your local drug store or grocery store. However, if you have severe nausea and are at risk of dehydration, your doctor may prescribe you a stronger anti-nausea medication.There are two types of over-the-counter antiemetics:Bismuth subsalicylate (Kapectate, Pepto-Bismol). This medication treats vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. It is best for nausea brought on by the stomach flu or food poisoning. It works by reducing inflammation, slowing down the flow of fluids to the intestines, and potentially killing bacteria that may cause stomach upset.It is normal to get a black tongue or see a darkening of your bowel movements when on this nausea-relief medicine. However, if you hear a ringing in your ears, call your doctor immediately, as that can be a sign of a serious side effect. People who are allergic to salicylate medicines like aspirin should not take this medication. Additionally, bismuth subsalicylate is not appropriate for children under age 12. If your child is nauseated and has chickenpox or the flu, do not give them this medication, as it puts them at a higher risk for Reye's Syndrome, a swelling of the liver and brain.Check with your doctor to make sure there will be no potentially harmful drug interactions, especially if you take blood thinners or prescriptions for arthritis, gout, or diabetes.Antihistamines. Even though we think of antihistamines as allergy medications, some of them, like dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), can reduce nausea if it is caused by motion sickness or vertigo. These over-the-counter antiemetics work by making the inner ear less sensitive to motion and slowing or blocking the messages your brain sends that make you feel nausea. Antihistamines often make you tired, so don’t take them if you have to drive or do a task that requires your full attention.Ask your doctor before taking antihistamines with sleeping medications, cold medicines, opioid pain relievers, muscle relaxers, or even alcohol.Prescription antiemetic drugs are grouped by how they work in the body. Some groups of prescription anti-nausea drugs work better for certain conditions. Some medications combine two types of these medications to effectively treat different causes of nausea at one time.Serotonin antagonists. Sometimes, the neurotransmitter serotonin can cause nausea. When something toxic
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