FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Relieves the degree of morning sickness
- Reduces the symptoms of morning sickness such as nausea and vomitting.
- Safe for use during pregnancy.
Blackmores Morning Sickness Formula combines vitamin B6 and ginger to safely reduce the symptoms of morning sickness such as nausea and vomitting during pregnancy.
Vitamin B6 can reduce the nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. In one study, doses of 25 mg every 8 hours improved nausea in pregnant women complaining of nausea and significantly reduced vomiting in all patients.
Research supports the use of ginger to reduce the occurrence and symptoms of morning sickness and motion sickness. The actual mechanism of action is unclear, however it has been suggested that ginger aids in these conditions by having a local action on the digestive system.
Pregnant mothers who suffer badly from morning sickness may also find it helpful when using Sea-Band Bracelets together with Blackmores Morning Sickness Formula.
Morning sickness generally settles down after the first 3 to 4 months of pregnancy. Some useful tips in managing nausea include:
- cracker biscuits or dry toast in the morning when you wake up to calm your stomach. .
- Avoid large meals. Take small frequent snacks, as often as every 1 - 2 hours during the day and drink plenty of fluids.
- Eat food high in protein and complex carbohydrates.
- Avoid rich, fatty , spicy or salty foods.
- Take bland foods like jelly, clear soap, gingle ale, cracker biscuits to sooth your stomach.
- Keep rooms well ventilated. Avoid smells that bothers you.
- Rest frequently.
- If your vomitting is severe, take electrolyte replacement drinks to prevent dehydration.
Directions
Adults - Take 1 tablet 3 times daily, preferably every 8 hours to maintain consistent effect, or as professionally prescribed.
Warning
Seek medical attention if you have any of the following problems:
- You can not keep down liquids.
- You are dizzy or faint when standing up.
- You are lethargic and have a elevated heart rate.
- You vomit blood or black/tarry material.
Pyridoxine-induced peripheral neuropathy is most commonly reported with doses of 1 g or more daily, taken for 2 months to 3 years.