Treatments for Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review -

Treatments for Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: A Systematic Review
Information type: Systematic reviews
Source: Journal of the American Medical Association
Specialities: Obstetrics and gynaecology
Summary
Review of 78 studies found that ginger, pyridoxine (PY), antihistamines, and metoclopramide (MC) were effective in milder cases, and promethazine and MC were effective in moderate cases. Ondansetron was effective in a range of severities. Steroids may be effective in severe cases
UKMi comment
The UK Teratology Information Service has a patient information factsheet for treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, including information on treatments available
Related links: UK Teratology Information Service: Best Use of Medicines In Pregnancy