Motion Sickness

Medicines like Hyoscine hydrobromide (scopolamine), OTC medications like dimenhydrinate (Dramamine, Gravol), Cyclizine (Marezine), and Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can help. Besides this, try closing your eyes and getting some rest. Avoid caffeine, alcohol or heavy meals before travelling, and always pick the front seat during a car ride. For airplanes, choose a seat on the wing rather than all the way front or back.

Motion sickness usually lasts about 1-2 hours.

Some people are more prone to motion sickness than others. Children aged 2-12, women having their periods, pregnant women, and migraine patients most commonly experience the condition.

Several options exist for motion sickness treatment. As travel by air or by automobile is inevitable in today’s age, there are many motion sickness medicines patients can take to manage symptoms while travelling. These include: Hyoscine hydrobromide (scopolamine) OTC medications like dimenhydrinate (Dramamine, Gravol) Cyclizine (Marezine) Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Avoid caffeine, alcohol, or large meals before travelling. If you start feeling queasy, suck on a ginger lozenge or drink a carbonated beverage like ginger ale.