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Emetrol

Emetrol

1 8.7
A medicine you can buy without a prescription that helps stop nausea and vomiting
  • noun
  • /ˈɛmɪˌtroʊl/
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  • He always keeps a bottle of Emetrol in his medicine cabinet for emergencies.

Examples

  • The pharmacist recommended Emetrol for his mild nausea.

  • I took Emetrol to help with my nausea.

  • After feeling queasy from the car ride, she took some Emetrol to settle her stomach.

  • Have you ever tried Emetrol for motion sickness?

  • After eating some bad seafood, I took Emetrol to help settle my stomach.

  • If you're feeling nauseous after the roller coaster ride, a dose of Emetrol might help.

  • My doctor recommended Emetrol as a safe option to relieve my nausea during pregnancy.

Synonyms

ondansetron
vsEmetrol
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A medicine that prevents nausea and vomiting after surgery or cancer treatment

relieves symptoms rather than preventing them
antiemetic drug
vsEmetrol
  • Specialized
3.8

A drug that prevents or reduces nausea and vomiting

is a trademarked over the counter medicine for symptom relief not the general class

Surface Forms

Emetrol singular
Emetrols plural

Etymology

Emetrol is a brand name that gives a simple memory: the start emet- comes from a Greek word for 'vomit' and the ending -trol sounds like 'control'. So, the name suggests 'control vomiting', which fits this medicine used to relieve nausea and vomiting.