How to get rid of hiccups quickly?

Hiccups - a rhythmically repeated short and strong involuntary sigh with a narrowed or closed glottis, which provokes convulsive contractions of the diaphragm.

There are many ways with which you can quickly get rid of hiccups. Let us dwell on the most effective of them.

Medical preparations

There are several anticonvulsants at once, which help to get rid of hiccups quickly. Here is their list:

Thorazine (Chlorpromazine) is an effective medicine intended for short-term therapy;
Raglan (Metoclopramide) - a drug that helps in just a few minutes to completely stop the hiccough;
Baclofen - a medicine that is a muscle relaxant, which quickly eliminates hiccups.

Home remedies

Stop hiccups and without taking medications, as there are proven home remedies:

Inhale as much air as possible and hold your breath for 30-60 seconds. Having done 2-3 such exercises, you will completely get rid of hiccups;
Fill the mug to the brim with clean warm water andput it on the edge of the table. Arms lead back, bend down and start sipping a liquid in small sips. After that the hiccup will stop after a few seconds;
Take a slice of lemon and drop some "Angostura" tincture on it. Start sucking out the citrus juice, after the hiccough will pass;
Take a pickle cucumber and drink it every 10 seconds for ½ tsp. Do this until the hiccups stop;
Type a tablespoon of sugar or honey, and then hold its contents in your mouth for 5-7 seconds, and then swallow and take a sip of warm water.

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