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.
In most instances, this is due to infectious agents as is the case with gastroenteritis or food poisoning. It is usually accompanied by diarrhea in these instances. Pregnancy, excessive alcohol consumption, motion sickness and certain medication are other fairly common causes of acute vomiting.
labyrinthitis â which also causes dizziness and a feeling of spinning motion sickness â nausea and vomiting associated with travelling Vomiting in adults can also be caused by a number of other things, including: 1  certain medicines, such as antibiotics and opioid painkillers. 2  drinking too much alcohol. 3  kidney infections and kidney stones. 4  a blockage in your bowel, which may be caused by a hernia or gallstones. 5  chemotherapy and radiotherapy.