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.
Vomiting (throwing up) and diarrhea (frequent, watery bowel movements) can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, foods that are hard to digest (such as too many sweets) and other things. They can be. Vomiting and diarrhea can be harmful to children because they can cause dehydration.