There are lots of different treatments available for nausea. If you’re looking for a brand name, cyclizine is also available as Valoid tablets or injections. Both generic Cyclizine and Valoid contain the same amount of the active ingredient, cyclizine hydrochloride, and work in the same way, but the generic medication is usually a bit cheaper.
There are also other drugs available to treat nausea, such as dopamine antagonists (like prochlorperazine or metoclopramide), antihistamines (like cyclizine), and anticholinergic agents (like meclizine).
Prochlorperazine works by blocking dopamine receptors in your brain and is also available under the brand names Buccastem and Stemetil. Both drugs are effective, so it's more about your personal preference, how your body reacts to the medications, and any other conditions you might have. In one study involving 324 participants treated with either cyclizine 50mg, prochlorperazine 10mg or ondansetron 4mg to prevent post-surgery vomiting and nausea, all three treatments were found to be equally effective.
Metoclopramide is another medication that’s commonly prescribed for nausea of different causes. It’s generally safe and effective in treating nausea associated with migraine and chemotherapy in people over 20. But it’s not as effective as prochlorperazine or cyclizine for the treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting. Metoclopramide also carries a higher risk of certain side effects, particularly in children, young adults and older people.
Generic medication that stops nausea and vomiting
