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Medicine for vomiting while traveling
My daughter is 2 years & 3 months old. She starts vomiting when traveling in car. Suggest any medicine so that she can travel peacefully
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Prevention:
1)sit in front seat
2) look in front and stable object avoid looking to moving object through window
3) open window for ventilation
Treatment : avoid any drug treatment in children below 2 year
Best management are motion sickness glasses for children wear in car after symptoms appears can be removed after child feel good.
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It sounds like your daughter has motion sickness, which is quite common in young children.
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Medications that can be given:
1) Syp. Promethazine 10mg the night before journey, can repeat dose 3-4 hourse before journey if needed.
Non-medicine strategies— these are safest and often work well for toddlers:
1) Sit her in a car seat facing forward (not rear-facing unless required for safety law) and in the middle seat so she can look out the front.
2) Encourage her to look outside rather than at books or toys.
3) Keep the car cool and well-ventilated.
4) Avoid heavy meals right before travel.
5) Give small sips of water or oral rehydration solution during breaks.
6) Frequent short breaks during long journeys.
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Hello,
For her age, it’s better to try practical tips to reduce motion sickness like a comfortable seating while travelling, avoiding heavy meals before travelling or taking excessive liquid. If she still get sick and want to use medicine, I will need your child exact weight to guide the safe dose .
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It sounds like your daughter has motion sickness (also called travel sickness), which is fairly common in young children â especially between 2 and 12 years.
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General Advice Before Considering Medicines
For many toddlers, non-medicine strategies can help a lot:
⢠Seat her facing forward, ideally in the middle rear seat so she can look out the front window.
⢠Encourage her to look at distant scenery, not books or toys inside the car.
⢠Keep the car cool and well ventilated; avoid strong smells (perfume, food).
⢠Give a light snack (like crackers) before travel â avoid heavy or oily meals.
⢠Frequent breaks for fresh air.
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Please consult a paediatrician nearest to you if these things didnât work
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Thank you for your question
Actually, there are many causes for vomitings Like simple motion sickness, neurological issues or gastrointestinal issues.
The presentation that you are giving, the baby has to be evaluated to come to a conclusion of the cause. So kindly consult me to get a proper diagnosis and treatment..let's not treat the baby without knowing the cause..cuz she's precious.
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kindly have a verbal or a video consultation to ease diagnosis
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tips for now I can suggest u is..to stop travelling for now and reach out to doctor..rule out the clinical condition..get proper diagnosis and treatment. Thank u 😊
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Immediate steps to be taken if travelling now-
Stop the vehicle for sometime. Fresh air can help to reduce symptoms.
Sit her upright, facing forward.
Give small sips of water or ORS. Dont give a lot at once.
Avoid food until she feels better then give something light like a biscuit or bland snacks.
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Syrup dimenhydrinate (dramamine) can be given half an hr before travelling to prevent motion sickness but only after consulting a pediatrician as it can lead to drowsiness, dry mouth.
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Your child likely has motion sickness. Seat her forward facing in the back and let her look outside... keep the car well-ventilated and avoid heavy meals before travel. Offer light snacks like crackers. Avoid adult motion sickness medicines in children.
If the above methods fail Promethazine syrup(2.5ml) might work...give it before 30 mins of travelling...but try to avoid any syrups...it causes drowsiness..use it carefully...try to connect with a paediatrician
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