Some medicines for nausea and vomiting, such as metoclopramide, ondansetron or dimenhydrinate, may be recommended by the doctor to control the intensity and frequency or prevent the onset of symptoms, as most of these medicines act on the vomiting center, located in the brain. , controlling gastric emptying and reducing the feeling of nausea.
These medications can be used for travel-related nausea, vomiting caused by cancer treatment, food poisoning or infections, and in some cases can be taken for childhood vomiting. See other causes of nausea and vomiting.
The treatment of nausea or vomiting should always be guided by a gastroenterologist or general practitioner, according to its cause, with individualized doses and for the duration of treatment established by the doctor.
Pharmacy remedies
Some remedies for nausea or vomiting that may be recommended by your doctor are:
1. Dimenidrinato
Dimenhydrinate is an antiemetic to prevent vomiting or prevent nausea caused by pregnancy, travel, labyrinthitis or vertigo or to prevent or treat post-operative vomiting or after radiotherapy, for example.
This medicine works by blocking the effect of histamine in the body and reducing the production of acid in the stomach, relieving nausea and vomiting.
Dimenhydrinate can be found in the form of 25 mg or 50 mg softgels under the trade name Dramin for use in adults or children over 6 years of age.
Furthermore, this remedy can be found in combination with pyridoxine, in the form of tablets containing 50mg of dimenhydrinate + 10mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride, or an oral solution of 25mg/mL + 5mg/mL, called Dramin B6 or Nausilon B6. Learn how to take dramin and dramin B6 correctly.
Dimenhydrinate can also be used in injection form, containing dimenhydrinate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, glucose and fructose, called Dramin B6 DL, for application directly into the vein, carried out by the nurse, under medical supervision, in the hospital.
2. Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine is indicated for the treatment of nausea, vomiting or vertigo caused by travel, as it works by blocking the action of histamine in the brain and reducing the production of acid in the stomach, responsible for the body’s nausea and vomiting response.
Diphenhydramine is found in injection form, called Diphenidrin, to be applied directly into the muscle or vein, in hospitals.
Make an appointment with a gastroenterologist in the nearest region:
3. Meclizina
Meclizine, like diphenhydramine, works by preventing the release of histamine, and is therefore indicated to prevent or treat nausea or vomiting caused by pregnancy, labyrinthitis, Meniére’s disease, travel or radiotherapy.
This medicine is found in the form of chewable tablets or simple tablets of 25 or 50 mg, with the trade name Meclin or Meclin Jet, and can be used by adults or children over 12 years of age. Find out how to take meclizine correctly.
4. Domperidone
Domperidone is a drug from the gastric emptying accelerator class indicated for nausea and vomiting caused by conditions related to delayed gastric emptying, such as gastroesophageal reflux or esophagitis.
Furthermore, this medicine may be indicated for the treatment of nausea or vomiting caused by chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or due to side effects of medicines for the treatment of Parkinson’s, such as levodopa or bromocriptine, for example.
Domperidone acts by increasing bowel movements and accelerating gastric emptying, causing food to spend less time in the stomach, facilitating digestion and preventing food from returning to the esophagus and, therefore, reducing nausea and preventing vomiting. Find out how to take domperidone.
This medicine can be found in the form of 10 mg tablets or 1 mg/mL syrup, as the generic “domperidone” or with the trade names Motilium, Domperix or Peridal, for example, and must be used under medical advice.
5. Metoclopramide
Metoclopramide is another gastric emptying accelerator indicated for the treatment or prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, metabolic or infectious diseases, or due to side effects of medication or chemotherapy.
This medicine works by increasing contractions of the muscles in the digestive tract, accelerating gastric and intestinal emptying, helping to relieve nausea and vomiting, and its onset of action is around 30 to 60 minutes after taking it orally.
Metoclopramide can be found in the form of tablets, drops or oral solution, as generic “metoclopramide hydrochloride, or with the trade names Plasil, Plabel or Vomistop, for example. Find out how to take metoclopramide.
Metoclopramide can also be used as an injection in hospitals or health centers, applied directly into a vein or muscle, by a nurse, under medical supervision.
Another medicine with a similar action to metoclopramide is bromopride, which can be found in the form of capsules, tablets or drops, under the trade names Digesan, Plamet or Fagico, for example.
6. Ondansetron
Ondansetron, as well as palonosetron, granisetron or dolasetron, are antiemetics from the serotonin receptor blocker class, indicated for the prevention or treatment of nausea or vomiting caused, especially, by chemotherapy, radiotherapy or after surgery.
These medications work by blocking the effect of serotonin, a type of neurotransmitter that acts on the gastrointestinal system and brain, causing nausea and vomiting.
7. Scopolamine
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic indicated for travel sickness or nausea and vomiting caused by surgery.
This medicine works by reducing stomach contractions or spasms, reducing the feeling of nausea or preventing vomiting. Find out how to take scopolamine.
Scopolamine must be used under medical advice, as it should not be used by children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people with glaucoma. Furthermore, this medicine can cause side effects such as dry mouth, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, heart palpitations, or urinary retention, for example.
8. Trimebutin
Trimebutine is indicated for the prevention or treatment of vomiting or nausea caused by gastroesophageal reflux or irritable bowel syndrome, for example, or preventing nausea and vomiting that can be caused by diagnostic tests, such as digestive X-ray with barium contrast or endoscopy .
This medicine to stop vomiting or relieve nausea has antispasmodic properties, acting directly on the digestive tract, reducing gastrointestinal spasms, relieving symptoms.
Trimebutine can be found in the form of 200 mg capsules, as a generic under the name “trimebutine maleate”, or under the trade names Digedrat, Trimeb or Irritratil, and can be used by adults or children over 12 years of age.
Home remedy options
Some home remedies for nausea or vomiting, such as ginger tea or chamomile tea, for example, have antiemetic properties that can reduce nausea, in addition to helping with digestion and reducing irritation of the stomach wall and can be used to complement treatment. indicated by the doctor. Check out other options for home remedies for nausea or vomiting and how to prepare them.
Children’s vomiting medicine
Medicines to control vomiting in children should only be used if the vomiting is very intense and if the pediatrician prescribes a specific medication, such as promethazine, metoclopramide or ondansetron, as the doses must be calculated by the doctor according to age and weight. child, and should not be used by children under 2 years of age.
If your child is vomiting, it is important to drink plenty of fluids such as tea, water or coconut water, for example, to prevent dehydration. The child can also take a homemade serum or oral rehydration salts, which can be purchased at the pharmacy.
It is also very important to follow a diet for some time, avoiding eating bulky foods and preferring rice porridge, rice cooked with carrots, white meats such as turkey and chicken or cooked fish.
Medicine for vomiting during pregnancy
Medicines for vomiting during pregnancy should be avoided because they can put the baby’s development at risk. However, the obstetrician may prescribe medication, such as a vitamin B6 supplement, in cases where vomiting is frequent, such as in hyperemesis gravidarum, which may compromise the woman’s nutritional status or cause dehydration. Understand better what hyperemesis gravidarum is and how it is treated.
It is important to emphasize that medicines for vomiting during pregnancy should only be used if prescribed by the obstetrician.
Generally, some measures should be adopted to help reduce nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, such as:
- Avoid large meals;
- Eat in short intervals every 2 or 3 hours;
- Do not lie down immediately after eating;
- Avoid spicy and fatty foods;
- Avoid strong odors, cigarette smoke or coffee.
Treatment of vomiting may involve taking vitamin supplements, good hydration and electrolyte replacement. Learn more about relieving motion sickness during pregnancy.
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