You should not use this medication if you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or aspirin. Do not give this medication to a child or teenager with a fever, flu symptoms, or chicken pox. Salicylates can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.
But excessive vomiting over a long period of time can be a sign of something else. Viruses like the flu can cause a person to have a high fever, dizziness and excessive vomiting. The lining of the stomach wall can become affected and nausea and vomiting can occur.
One of the most common causes of vomiting in adults is a gut infection (gastroenteritis), which usually only lasts one or two days. However, vomiting can occasionally be a sign of a more serious problem and may require emergency help. Find separate information about vomiting in children and babies.