Medications Scopolamine (Transderm Scop). Most commonly prescribed medication for motion sickness. Promethazine (Phenergan). Administered 2 hours before travel. Cyclizine (Marezine). Works best when taken at least 30 minutes before travel. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine). Take every 4 to 8 hours. Meclizine (Bonine).
Lie down or close your eyes to reduce sensory conflict, and get fresh air to avoid strong smells. Remedies like ginger (tea, sweets, or capsules), acupressure wristbands, or medications can help relieve symptoms. Stay hydrated with water or clear fizzy drinks, and practice deep breathing to calm nausea.
A ginger supplement combined with ginger snaps, ginger ale or candied ginger might help curb nausea. Eat lightly. Some people find that nibbling on plain crackers and sipping cold water or a carbonated drink without caffeine help.
If possible, try lying down, shutting your eyes, sleeping, or looking at the horizon. Stay hydrated by drinking water. Limit alcoholic and caffeinated beverages. Eat small amounts of food frequently.
If you're susceptible to motion sickness: Focus on the horizon or on a distant, stationary object. Keep your head still, while resting against a seat back. Don't smoke and don't sit near smokers. Avoid strong odors, spicy and greasy foods, and alcohol. Take an antihistamine, which you can buy without a prescription.
Lie down or close your eyes to reduce sensory conflict, and get fresh air to avoid strong smells. Remedies like ginger (tea, sweets, or capsules), acupressure wristbands, or medications can help relieve symptoms. Stay hydrated with water or clear fizzy drinks, and practice deep breathing to calm nausea.
Scopolamine (Transderm Scop). Most commonly prescribed medication for motion sickness. You have to take it before symptoms start. It comes in patch form to put behind your ear 6 to 8 hours before travel. If the patch is left in place, effects last up to 3 days.
Lie down or close your eyes to reduce sensory conflict, and get fresh air to avoid strong smells. Remedies like ginger (tea, sweets, or capsules), acupressure wristbands, or medications can help relieve symptoms. Stay hydrated with water or clear fizzy drinks, and practice deep breathing to calm nausea.
Medicines can be used to prevent or treat motion sickness, although many of them cause drowsiness. Talk to a healthcare professional to decide if you should take medicines for motion sickness. Commonly used medicines are diphenhydramine (Benadryl), dimenhydrinate (Dramamine), and scopolamine.