Sip water or clear fluids slowly
Use oral rehydration solution if needed
Try ginger tea, ginger candies, or ginger capsules
Try peppermint tea or peppermint lozenges
Eat small, bland snacks (crackers, toast, rice, bananas, applesauce)
Avoid greasy, spicy, acidic, or high-fat foods
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Keep a cool, well-ventilated room
Fresh air and slow breathing through the nose
Rest and avoid sudden movements
Keep your head elevated
Try acupressure wristbands (P6 point)
Consider OTC options as directed on the label:
Bismuth subsalicylate
Meclizine (for motion-related nausea)
Dimenhydrinate (for motion-related nausea)
Antihistamine options per label
If you can, take anti-nausea medication prescribed by a clinician exactly as directed
If nausea is from motion, sit facing forward and look at the horizon
For vomiting, wait 30–60 minutes after the last episode, then restart with small sips
Seek urgent care if any of these occur:
Severe or worsening abdominal pain
Vomiting blood or black “coffee-ground” material
Signs of dehydration (very little urination, dizziness, dry mouth, fainting)
High fever or stiff neck
Severe headache or confusion
Chest pain or trouble breathing
Vomiting that lasts more than 24 hours (or more than 12 hours in children)
Pregnancy with persistent vomiting
Suspected food poisoning with inability to keep fluids down