Slow heartbeat, eye examination (to widen the pupil), reducing saliva and body fluids before surgery, stomach cramps and spasms, certain types of poisoning (like organophosphate or insecticide poisoning)

Atropine Eye DropsAtropine InjectionLa-Lid Atropine Eye Drop

Antidiarrheal and stomach protectant

Stops diarrhea and protects stomach lining

Bismuth Subsalicylate

OTC

Diarrhea (running stomach), heartburn, indigestion, nausea (feeling like you want to vomit), stomach upset, traveler's diarrhea

Abdoe-BismuthPepto Bismuth Ultra Suspension

Antipsychotic

Phenothiazine

Chlorpromazine

Prescription

Mental health conditions like schizophrenia (when someone hears voices or sees things that are not there), severe anxiety and agitation, uncontrollable hiccups, severe nausea and vomiting

Calzim InjectionChlorpromazine TabletsChlorpromazine Tablets BP 100mgHanbet Chlorpromazine InjectionPromedix Chlorpromazine Hydrochloride

Corticosteroid

steroid anti-inflammatory

Dexamethasone

Prescription

Severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, swelling and inflammation, arthritis, skin conditions like eczema, eye inflammation, some types of cancer treatment support, cerebral malaria (brain swelling from malaria), croup in children, severe body swelling

Anisun Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5mgArcadia Tablet 1mgArcadia Tablets 0.5mgArtemis Dexamethasone 0.5mg TabletArtemis Dexamethasone 1mg TabletBanakeme Tablets 0.5mgBedixa 0.5mg TabletsBleor Dexamethasone Tablets 0.5mg

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

eye preparation

Dexamethasone; Tobramycin

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis caused by bacteria

Obadex Eye DropsTobradex Eye Drop

Dexamethasone; Neomycin

Prescription

Eye infections with inflammation, red and swollen eyes from bacterial infection, eye inflammation after surgery, conjunctivitis (apollo) with bacterial infection

Dexoptic-N Eye DropsNecodex Eye DropNeomdexsol Eye Drops

Corticosteroid

anti-inflammatory steroid

Dexamethasone phosphate

Prescription

Severe allergic reactions, asthma attacks, serious skin rashes, eye inflammation, joint pain and swelling (arthritis), severe body swelling, croup in children, cerebral malaria complications, meningitis support treatment, and other conditions where strong anti-inflammatory action is needed

Cika Dexamethasone TabletsDelisa Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate InjectionDexamethasone Injection 4mg/mLDexamethasone Sodium Phosphate 4mg/mL InjectionDexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Ophthalmic Solution USPIvydexoneKristen TabletOcudex Eye Drops

Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination

Reduces swelling and fights infections

Dexamethasone; Neomycin; Polymyxin B Sulfate

Prescription

Eye infections with swelling, red eye (apollo) with inflammation, ear infections, swollen or irritated eyes after injury or surgery

Dexatrol Eye / Ear DropsMaxitrol Eye DropsMaxitrol Eye OintmentPolydex-N Eye Drops

Antiemetic / Prokinetic

anti-nausea and vomiting medicine

Domperidone

OTC

Nausea, vomiting, bloating, feeling of fullness after eating, belching, stomach discomfort, heartburn caused by slow digestion

Motilium 10mg Tablets

Proton pump inhibitor + Prokinetic

stomach acid reducer and anti-nausea

Esomeprazole; Domperidone

Prescription

Acid reflux (heartburn), stomach ulcer, indigestion, bloating, nausea and vomiting, stomach pain caused by too much acid

Esofag D CapsulesKesprid Tablet

Carbohydrate / Nutritional supplement

Provides essential nutrients and energy to body

Glucose

OTC

Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), dehydration, energy supply during hospital admission when patient cannot eat, fluid replacement after vomiting or diarrhea, mixing with other IV drugs for drip administration

10% Dextrose5% Dextrose Infusion50% DextroseBioflex Dextrose 10% in WaterBioflex Dextrose 5% in WaterUnidex-10 InfusionUnidex-5 InfusionUnidex-50 Infusion

Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replenisher

Replenishes fluids and electrolytes in the body

Glucose; Sodium Chloride

Prescription

Dehydration, loss of body fluids (from vomiting, diarrhoea, or fever), low blood sugar, providing energy and fluids during hospital admission, replacing salts and water lost during illness like malaria or typhoid

4.3% Dextrose and Saline Infusion4.3% Dextrose Saline5% Dextrose and Normal Saline Infusion5% Dextrose SalineBioflex Dexrose 4.3% in Sodium Chloride 0.18% Inf.Bioflex Dextrose 5% in Sodium Chloride 0.9% InfusionDele Fluids Dextrose 4.3%w/v + 0.18%w/v Sodium ChlorideDele Fluids Dextrose 5%w/v + 0.9%w/v Sodium Chloride

Antipsychotic

Helps manage symptoms of mental illness

Haloperidol

Prescription

Mental illness (madness/psychosis), severe agitation, hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not there), uncontrollable body movements, severe vomiting that does not respond to other medicines

Haloperidol TabletsHaloperidol Tablets BP 10mgHaloperidol Tablets BP 5mg

Antispasmodic

Relaxes muscles and stops cramps

Hyoscine Butylbromide

OTC

Stomach cramps, menstrual pain (period pain), abdominal pain, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), bloating, intestinal spasms, kidney stone pain, bladder cramps

Colipan ElixirColipan TabletHanbet Hyoscine Butybromide 10mg InjectionHyoscine Butylbromide InjectionHyoscine Butylbromide TabletMeCure's Hyoscine Butylbromide TabletSastescine InjectionShreecopan

Antiemetic and gut motility agent

anti-vomiting drug

Metoclopramide Hydrochloride

Prescription

Nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, feeling of fullness after eating, heartburn caused by acid reflux, vomiting after surgery or chemotherapy

Festmetor TabletsMederax TabletsMetaclim Injection

Antiemetic

anti-vomiting medicine

Ondansetron

Prescription

Nausea, vomiting, vomiting caused by chemotherapy (cancer treatment), vomiting after surgery, vomiting from radiation therapy

Ondansetrone InjectionOnsettOnsett 4Onsett 8Sam Ondansetron Orally Disintegrating TabletsZofdan Tablets 4mgZofran Injection

Electrolyte and fluid replacement

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in the body

Oral Rehydration Salts

OTC

Diarrhoea (running stomach), vomiting, dehydration from cholera, dehydration from heat or excessive sweating, fluid loss from fever

Emzolyte ORS PowderOral Rehydration SaltPinnacle ORSYtalyte Orange Oral Rehydration SaltsYtalyte ORS

Sodium Chloride

OTC

Dehydration, fluid loss from vomiting or diarrhoea, wound cleaning, eye irrigation, nasal congestion, replacing body fluids during surgery or hospital admission, heat exhaustion

Bioflex Normal Saline InfusionIntravenous Infusion Normal Saline 0.9% w/vNormal SalineNormal Saline Infusion Sodium Chloride 0.9g/500mLSalacyn 5% Eye DropsUnisal Infusion

Electrolyte Replacement and Mineral Supplement (Zinc)

Replaces lost salts and minerals in body

Oral Rehydration Salts; Zinc

OTC

Diarrhea (running stomach), dehydration from stooling or vomiting, cholera-related fluid loss, prevention of future diarrhea episodes in children

Emzolyte Plus ORSOralsalt

Electrolyte supplement

mineral supplement

Potassium chloride

Prescription

Low potassium levels (hypokalemia), potassium loss from diarrhea or vomiting, potassium loss caused by water tablets (diuretics), muscle weakness or cramps due to low potassium

Srowk TabletsUwans Potassium Chloride Injection 15% w/v

Antihistamine

sedating

Promethazine

OTC

Allergies (sneezing, itching, watery eyes, skin rash), nausea and vomiting, motion sickness (travel sickness), trouble sleeping, cough and cold symptoms

Hanbet Promethazine 50mg InjectionKoyomine TabletPemameth Injection

Antihistamine

also used as anti-nausea and sedative

Promethazine Hydrochloride

Prescription

Allergies (sneezing, itching, watery eyes, skin rash), nausea and vomiting, motion sickness (travel sickness), difficulty sleeping, cough and cold symptoms, itchy skin

Bulmethazine Injection 25mg/mLKrisomine SyrupLabzine ElixirMetazine SyrupPetazine Injection

Proton Pump Inhibitor + Prokinetic (stomach motility enhancer)

acid reducer

Rabeprazole; Domperidone

Prescription

Stomach ulcer, heartburn, acid reflux (when acid comes up your throat), indigestion, bloating, feeling of fullness after eating, nausea and vomiting, gastritis (stomach inflammation)

Ethirab-D CapsulesHyperex-SR CapsulesRabikol

Electrolyte and fluid replacement solution

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in the body

Sodium Lactate; Sodium Chloride; Potassium Chloride

Prescription

Dehydration, loss of body fluids from diarrhoea or vomiting, electrolyte imbalance, fluid replacement during or after surgery, cholera-related dehydration

Darrow`s Full Strength Intravenous InfusionDarrow`s Half Strength Intravenous InfusionDele Fluids 500mL Darrow's Solution Intravenous InjectionFull Strength Darrow’sHalf Strength Darrow’sUnidar-F Infusion

Intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement solution

Replaces lost fluids and electrolytes in the body

Sodium Lactate; Sodium Chloride; Potassium Chloride; Calcium Chloride

Prescription

Dehydration from diarrhoea or vomiting, fluid loss from surgery or burns, blood loss, replacing body fluids during hospital treatment, electrolyte (body salt) imbalance

Dele Fluids Ringer Lactate SolutionRinger Lactate InfusionUnihart Infusion

When to see a doctor

Seek care if you notice any of the following

You vomit blood or black, tarry stools, which can be a sign of internal bleeding.
You have severe abdominal pain that does not go away with medication, and you feel like you cannot move or breathe.
You are unable to keep down fluids or medications for more than 2 days, leading to dehydration.
You have a fever above 38.5°C (101.3°F) that lasts for more than 2 days, and is accompanied by vomiting.
You experience severe vomiting that lasts for more than 3 days, and you are unable to keep down food or water.

For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.