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Motion sickness medicines: antihistamines, scopolamine, wristbands and ginger, with drowsiness and child cautions.
Medicines can prevent or ease motion sickness. They work best when taken before the journey. Check with a doctor or pharmacist, especially for children, pregnancy and older adults.
Antihistamines
Take them 30 to 60 minutes before travel, as the label says.
Scopolamine (hyoscine)
Available as a patch worn behind the ear for sea trips, or tablets. It can cause dry mouth, blurred vision and confusion, especially in older adults and children. It is not suitable for everyone, and needs medical advice.
Anti-nausea medicines
Ondansetron or domperidone are sometimes used for nausea or vomiting under medical advice. They are not standard for prevention.
Non-drug products
Cautions
When medicines are not enough
See a doctor if symptoms are severe, keep returning or follow no motion at all.
Key point
Take the right medicine before travel, mind the drowsiness and check with a doctor for children and pregnancy.
Written By
Dr. Daksh
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Varun Gupta
MD Pharmacology, MBBS
Last updated on
27 Sep 2022 • 06:23 PM (IST)
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