Best Medicines for Nausea & Vomiting in India
Treatment depends on cause: motion sickness, pregnancy, infection.
Last updated: October 2026
Ondansetron
Use: Blocks serotonin, a chemical that triggers nausea and vomiting. Mainly used to prevent nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment, radiotherapy or surgery.
Side effects: Headache, constipation, tiredness. Can affect heart rhythm (QT prolongation), so tell your doctor about any heart problems. Use in early pregnancy has been linked to a small risk of cleft lip or palate in the baby, so discuss it with your doctor if you are pregnant.
Side effects: Headache, constipation, tiredness. Can affect heart rhythm (QT prolongation), so tell your doctor about any heart problems. Use in early pregnancy has been linked to a small risk of cleft lip or palate in the baby, so discuss it with your doctor if you are pregnant. Blocks serotonin, a chemical that triggers nausea and vomiting. Mainly used to prevent nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment, radiotherapy or surgery.
Domperidone
Use: Relieves nausea and vomiting. Used at the lowest dose for the shortest time possible, usually not more than one week. UK regulators say it should no longer be used for heartburn or bloating.
Side effects: Dry mouth. Can rarely cause serious heart rhythm problems, with higher risk in people over 60 or on higher doses. Not for people with heart disease or on certain other medicines. Get emergency help for a fast or irregular heartbeat.
Side effects: Dry mouth. Can rarely cause serious heart rhythm problems, with higher risk in people over 60 or on higher doses. Not for people with heart disease or on certain other medicines. Get emergency help for a fast or irregular heartbeat. Relieves nausea and vomiting. Used at the lowest dose for the shortest time possible, usually not more than one week. UK regulators say it should no longer be used for heartburn or bloating.
Doxylamine + B6
Use: Specifically for pregnancy morning sickness.
Side effects: Drowsiness
Side effects: Drowsiness. Specifically for pregnancy morning sickness.
When to See a Doctor
See your doctor straight away if vomiting lasts longer than 24 hours, you cannot keep fluids down, or you pass much less urine than usual. Get help quickly if you are worried about a baby under 12 months, or a child under 5 has signs of dehydration such as fewer wet nappies. Get urgent help if you vomit after a head injury. Get emergency help if you vomit blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, have green vomit, a stiff neck with pain from bright light, a sudden severe headache or tummy pain, or may have swallowed something poisonous.
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Medical Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. The medicines listed may require a prescription. Dosage, suitability, and safety depend on individual health conditions. Always consult a licensed doctor or pharmacist before starting any medication.