What non-prescription (over-the-counter) medications can help manage nausea and vomiting?

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From the FDA Drug Label

Purpose Upset stomach reliever and antidiarrheal The non-prescription medication bismuth subsalicylate can help manage nausea and vomiting associated with an upset stomach 1.

  • Bismuth subsalicylate is an over-the-counter medication that can be used to relieve upset stomach symptoms, including nausea and vomiting. However, meclizine label does not provide information to support its use for nausea and vomiting 2.

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