Is Dramamine useful to treat nausea or dry heaving?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 2, 2023.
Can I take it every day, or only when I have nausea?
Dramamine is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication that is traditionally used to treat the symptoms that are associated with motion sickness eg. dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Dramamine can also be taken to reduce mild nausea associated with other illnesses like flu or food poisoning.
Dramamine can be used "when required" for treatment of occasional nausea symptoms, or taken regularly to prevent chronic nausea.
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What can I give my dog for motion sickness?
Some vets might recommend these human over-the-counter (OTC) products, but at specific doses used only in dogs, as recommended by your vet. Do not use these products in dogs with glaucoma, prostate gland enlargement, and certain stomach, thyroid, seizure, or heart disorders.
- diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
- meclizine (Bonine)
- dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)
What to eat when you have a stomach virus?
When you have a stomach virus, it is best to eat bland and easy to-digest foods until your symptoms improve, such as:
- soda crackers (“saltines”)
- plain toast
- gelatin (“jello”)
- bananas
- rice
- plain chicken
It’s best to stay away from caffeine, dairy, alcohol, high amounts of sugar, and fried or spicy foods until you feel better. Continue reading
Why does throwing up relieve migraines?
For many, vomiting can help relieve migraine symptoms, even stopping the headache altogether. Research suggests that vomiting stops migraines by alleviating gastric stasis (or gastroparesis), the delayed gastric emptying that causes stomach upset to occur over the course of a migraine. Continue reading
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