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A member asked:

Do ginger pills (1000mg) really have the potential to prevent vomiting when you have gastroenteritis caused by norovirus?or is stronger stuff needed?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Pretty useless: "Stronger stuff" usually needed! Sorry...hope this info helps! Good luck! Dr Z

Dr Archer and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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