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.
Infant vomiting: Causes include: a. Overfeeding - Breast milk production is based upon demand and if the breast is used as pacifier it can produce so much milk a baby will overfeed and vomit. b. GERD - if the baby is fussy and wanting to be fed a lot and vomits more, acid reflux can be the cause. c.