Over the counter nausea medicine for pregnancy near me

Nausea is an unpleasant feeling in your stomach with an urge to vomit.

The sensation can occur with or without vomiting. Here you'll learn about possible causes of nausea and how it's treated, including medications used in adults, children and pregnant women.

Causes of nausea

Nausea can occur for many reasons, and sometimes the cause isn't clear. Common causes of nausea include:

• Infections, such as viral gastroenteritis (stomach viruses) or food poisoning
• Medications, such as chemotherapy (medication used to treat cancer) or anesthesia
• Morning sickness (nausea that occurs due to pregnancy)
• Migraine headaches
• Motion sickness or seasickness
• Gastroparesis (a condition that slows or stops movement of your food through your digestive tract)
• Vestibular neuritis (an inner ear disorder marked by episodes of sensations of moving or spinning and dizziness)

Nausea and vomiting can also be signs of more serious medical conditions. These can include:

• Heart attack
• Heart failure
• Appendicitis
• Blockage in the intestines
• Cancer
• Ulcer in the small intestine or lining of the stomach
• Ingestion of a drug or poison, which is more likely in children

Easing nausea

Treatment for nausea depends on the cause. In general, taking the following actions may make you feel better:

• Eat bland foods, such as crackers, toast or gelatin. Avoid spicy, salty or high-fat foods.
• Eat smaller meals more often instead of eating three large meals.
• Avoid strong odors because they can trigger nausea.
• Get enough rest. Doing too much can make nausea worse.
• Take small sips of clear liquids often if you have nausea with vomiting. This can help prevent dehydration.
• Talk to your health care provider about taking antiemetics (anti-nausea medicines).

Nausea medicine for adults

Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) nausea medicine is available to help ease nausea and vomiting. Note that nausea does not always need to be treated with medication, and many medicines can cause side effects. Always talk to your health care provider or pharmacist before taking any medicine for nausea. Some medications may not be helpful for certain causes of nausea, while other medicines may not be recommended for you based on your age, health, medicines you take and other factors.

OTC nausea medication options include:

• Antihistamines, such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) or meclizine (Bonine), can help keep queasiness at bay when nausea is due to motion sickness.
• Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate) may help ease nausea and vomiting due to certain causes, including some stomach viruses.

In certain cases, your health care provider may prescribe medications to prevent or control nausea depending on the cause, the severity of your symptoms and how well you respond to other treatments.

Nausea medicine for kids
OTC nausea medicine is not recommended for infants and children. However, your child's doctor may give them a prescription medication for nausea in certain situations, such as to reduce the risk of motion sickness or dehydration from vomiting. Never give your child a prescription nausea medicine unless it has been prescribed to them.

Nausea medicine for pregnant women
Mild morning sickness can often be managed with diet and lifestyle changes, such as eating crackers before getting out of bed in the morning, consuming small meals, drinking enough fluids and avoiding strong smells. Using ginger products may also help. If these remedies aren't enough to ease nausea, or if you have severe nausea and vomiting, your health care provider may recommend nausea medicine for pregnancy:

• Vitamin B6 and doxylamine. Your provider may recommend first trying a vitamin B6 supplement. If that's not enough to bring you relief, they may suggest adding doxylamine (Unisom). Taking vitamin B6 and doxylamine has been shown to ease nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, and both medications have been found to be safe during pregnancy. There is also a prescription combination form of vitamin B6 and doxylamine available (Diclegis).
• Prescription antiemetic medications. Your health care provider may give you a nausea medicine prescription if other treatments fail to bring you relief. Some anti-nausea medications have been shown to be safe during pregnancy, while others have mixed or limited safety information. Together, you and your health care provider can decide the best medication option for you.

If you have nausea that isn't relieved by lifestyle remedies, talk to your health care provider or pharmacist to find the best nausea medication for your needs.

Clinically reviewed and updated January, 2022.

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