 Motion sickness
Motion sickness affects many people, particularly children. Women are more commonly affected than men.
Symptoms include: drowsiness. cold sweats. nausea and vomiting. pallor/fainting.
Suggestions for prevention:
Lying horizontally. Keeping the head fixed with the eyes on the horizon. Avoid reading while travelling. Distraction (e.g. toys, music). Avoid a stuffy or smoky atmosphere and the smell of food.
Medication: an anti-emetic may help. Some anti-emetics are available "over the counter". However,a doctors advice' may be sought if the problem is severe.
Examples are:
| Drug name |
Adult dose |
Duration of action |
| Cyclizine (Valoid) |
50mg |
4 - 6 hr |
| Hyoscine (Scopolamine) |
0.3-0.6mg |
4 - 6 hr |
| Hyoscine patches may be useful for long journeys in those over 10 yrs |
| Promethazine (Avomine) |
25mg |
24 - 30hr |
| Meclizine (Sealegs) |
25mg |
6 - 12hr |
| Cinnarizine (Stugeron) |
30mg |
6 - 8 hr |
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