Best treatments for vomiting
6 products may treat vomiting, spanning FDA drug classes such as phenothiazine, typical antipsychotic, antihistamine. The current highest-rated option is procomp. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 6 drugs we list for vomiting, 5 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as phenothiazine, typical antipsychotic, antihistamine. 2 of 6 carry a safety score, from 66 to 70 out of 100. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for vomiting — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for vomiting: 1. Procomp · 2. Haloperidol · 3. Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Tablet | Phenothiazine | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 2 | 66/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Typical Antipsychotic | Generic | $5 | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Antihistamine | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Capsule | — | Generic | $92 | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Phenothiazine | No data | — | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Phenothiazine | Generic | $5 | View → |
Full ranking · 6 treatments
procomp
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Procomp (Prochlorperazine Maleate) is a phenothiazine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea, Psychotic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.54/30· 3 forms Save up to 69% in classhaloperidol
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Haloperidol is a typical antipsychotic used to treat Child Behavior Disorders, Tourette Syndrome, Psychotic Disorders, Schizophrenia.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.39/30· 6 formshydroxyzine hydrochloride
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride is an antihistamine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Nausea, Pruritus, Substance Withdrawal Syndrome.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$0.03· 5 formsmarinol
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Marinol (Dronabinol) is a medication used to treat Anorexia, Nausea, Vomiting.
Pharmacy pays
~$91.94 /30
prochlorperazine edisylate
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Prochlorperazine Edisylate is a phenothiazine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea, Psychotic Disorders.
prochlorperazine maleate
Boxed warningPrescriptionFDA-sourced
Prochlorperazine Maleate is a phenothiazine used to treat Anxiety Disorders, Dementia, Nausea, Psychotic Disorders.
Pharmacy pays
From ~$3.54/30· 3 forms Save up to 69% in classFrequently asked
- What treats vomiting?
- Our catalog lists 6 products that may treat vomiting, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is procomp.
- What is the best-rated treatment for vomiting?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — procomp ranks highest among the products we list for vomiting. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat vomiting?
- Treatments for vomiting span FDA drug classes including phenothiazine, typical antipsychotic, antihistamine. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.
Where this ranking comes from
Our score is computed from public FDA data — not from opinion, sponsorship or user votes. How we rate.
- FDA Drug Enforcement (recall) database — the recall history behind the safety score
- DailyMed (NIH National Library of Medicine) — the FDA labels we quote for uses, dosing and warnings
- Drugs@FDA — approvals, strengths and marketing status