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Motion sickness is better prevented than treated. Let's see how we can help.
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Over-the-counter motion sickness medications are usually antihistamines.

Some will cause drowsiness. So we have to figure out what will work best for your situation.

Let's take a look at  available over-the-counter medications or options for motion sickness.

Girl experiencing motion sickness


Antihistamines

Antihistamines available over-the-counter to help with motion sickness include meclizine, dimenhydrinate and diphenhydramine. 

Non-sedating antihistamines are not effective for motion sickness. So stay away from loratadine, cetirizine or fexofenadine.

If the child is 2 to 6 years, prefer dimenhydrinate.

 

Acupressure / Magnets

Most are knitted elasticated wrist band, which operates by applying pressure on the Nei Kuan acupressure point on each wrist by means of a plastic stud. A good example is sea band.    ​

Follow the package directions to be sure they work properly and use on both wrists is highly recommended for adequate effect.

 

Ginger Gum

If you are comfortable with the child chewing gum, ginger gum will help with the nausea of motion sickness.

Look for a product that will provide 25 mg of ginger oil or 8 g of fresh ginger root per gum.

 

Last updated by pharmacist on : 01/02/2018

 

 

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