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- Rest: Physical activity, even walking, may make nausea worse.
- Hydration: Staying hydrated is important when vomiting. Healthcare professionals recommend sucking on ice chips, taking small sips of water, weak tea, clear soft drinks (such as ginger ale, non-caffeinated sports drinks, or broth. Drinks containing sugar may calm the stomach better than other liquids. However, drinking too much liquid too quickly might worsen nausea and vomiting.
- Avoiding food odors: Healthcare professionals recommend avoiding strong food odors, such as cooking meats. It is best to avoid restaurants and other places likely to smell like food until the nausea and vomiting subside.
- Eating bland foods: Healthcare professionals recommend eating easily digested foods, such as gelatin, crackers, and toast. When the individual can keep these down, it is recommended to try cereal, rice, and fruit. It is best to avoid fatty or spicy foods, and wait to eat solid foods until about six hours after the last vomiting episode.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) motion sickness medicines: If an individual with motion sickness is planning a trip, OTC motion sickness drugs, such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine ®) or meclizine (Bonine ®), may help calm a queasy stomach. For longer journeys, such as a cruise, a doctor can prescribe patches for motion sickness patches, such as scopolamine (Transderm Scop ®). OTC medications for motion sickness may cause drowsiness, sedation, and dry mouth.
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