Non sedating anti nausea medication

Investigations may include: Women who present with mild to moderate dehydration can be managed with oral fluids.Women who are severely dehydrated will require referral to hospital for IV fluids and antiemetics, and in extreme cases nasogastric or parenteral nutrition.Dextrose containing fluids and hypertonic saline are inappropriate because they can precipitate severe neurological complications such as Wernicke’s encephalopathy and central pontine myelinolysis.The causes of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy are unknown, however, it is thought to be associated with rising levels of human chorionic gonadotropin (h CG).Pyridoxine is available in 25 mg and 50 mg tablets, fully subsidised on the pharmaceutical schedule.

In most women these symptoms can be managed with simple diet and lifestyle advice and reassurance that it will not have an adverse effect on pregnancy.It is colloquially referred to as “morning sickness” although this is a misnomer because symptoms will often persist throughout the day.Up to 85% of women experience nausea in early pregnancy with approximately half of women vomiting as well.For example, a more sedating antiemetic may be of benefit to some women but may be inappropriate in others, such as those with small children.Any antiemetic should be used at the lowest effect dose for the shortest time it is required.

Acupressure involves stimulation, either manually or with elasticised bands, of the P6 Neiguan point which is found on the inside of the forearm three fingerbreadths above the wrist.