Nausea
Nausea is a queasy, unsettled feeling that often comes before vomiting. It is a symptom rather than an illness, and it can range from mildly uncomfortable to severely disabling depending on the cause.
Medicine used to treat Nausea
Key points
- Nausea can signal a passing stomach upset or a more serious underlying condition.
- Gastroenteritis, foodborne illness, motion sickness, migraine, pregnancy, inner-ear problems, chemotherapy and some medicines are recognised triggers.
- Antiemetics such as metoclopramide, domperidone and prochlorperazine act on the signals behind the vomiting reflex.
Common triggers
Gastroenteritis is one of the most frequent causes, and foodborne illness is often behind it. Motion sickness tends to strike on long ferry or bus journeys. Nausea also accompanies migraine, early pregnancy, inner-ear disturbance, chemotherapy and some medicines.
How antiemetics work
Metoclopramide and domperidone work on dopamine receptors in both the brain and the gut; they help the stomach empty and ease nausea. Domperidone reaches the central nervous system only to a limited extent. Prochlorperazine is a phenothiazine used when nausea is more severe or prolonged. All three appear in the digestive health category.
Metoclopramide tablets
Maxolon tablets contain metoclopramide 10mg and are used for nausea, vomiting and gastroparesis. Pharmacy partners in India prepare orders and ship them to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
When to get help
Rest and oral rehydration are usually enough, and most bouts ease within a day or two. Get medical help if vomit contains blood, if there are signs of dehydration or severe abdominal pain, or if nausea has no clear cause and persists beyond 48 hours.
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