It's best to plan properly, but if you don't have time to order an antiemetic online, then perhaps the following could be useful :
Possible OTC antiemetics (will depend on your country)
Anagraine (metoclopramide eg Australia)
Buccastem (eg UK) / Nausetil (eg Australia) (prochlorperazine, note : has higher EPS risk)
Other OTC antiemetics
These may be less effective, but could be used if in a hurry, etc, though ideally it's better to get metoclopramide (or prochlorperazine)
"Dramamine" or "Gravol", or anything that says "dimenhydrinate". Should be widely available.
Meclizine ( eg Dramamine Less Drowsy, check meclizine is on label )
Metopimazine/Vogalene (eg France)
Diphenhydramine ( eg Benadryl or Nytol, check diphenhydramine is on label )
Peaceful pill handbook states that cannabis is an antiemetic, but if you're not used to taking it then I'm not sure if it's a good idea.
Also note :
H2 BLOCKER / ANTACID
You should be able to find these over-the-counter.
Note : They are not considered to be essential.
Some people believe an antacid may be faster acting and more effective, but opinions vary. H2 blockers reduce the amount of acid your stomach makes, whereas antacid neutralises the acid already in your stomach.
H2 blockers : Tagamet (Cimetidine) / Zantac (Ranitidine), or supermarket own brands of cimetidine / ranitidine.
Antacid : I'm not sure what brand or type to recommend. I've seen Mylanta mentioned, but I can't say whether that's a good choice. Some people have used things such as Rennie or milk of magnesia.
Many people seem to go with Tagamet or Zantac, so you could just go with one of those.
PAINKILLERS
Paracetamol or Ibuprofen. You should be able to find these over-the-counter.
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
50 mg of diphenhydramine can be used to treat EPS symptoms that some people get from taking anti-emetics. EPS are not very common, but could be quite disturbing if you do get them, so some people may wish to have diphenhydramine on standby. EPS risk may be increased if using prochlorperazine instead of metoclopramide. Diphenhydramine may be available as Benadryl, or Nytol, or simply as Diphenhydramine, or perhaps as some other product, depending on country. You should be able to find these over-the-counter or online. Look for something with "diphenhydramine" on the label, eg google for "benadryl diphenhydramine" or "nytol diphenhydramine". Some variants of those products don't contain diphenhydramine, so check.
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