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Which tablet to take for motion sickness
I am a 26 year old girl and I recently got married to the love of my life. We have planned to go to a nice hill station to spend our honeymoon and we are going there by car. I have motion sickness issues and I am sure I will puke. Is there any motion sickness tablet that I can take along so that I don’t mess the trip?
For most people, symptoms usually donât last long. They often go away once you get used to the situation, whether itâs the rocking of a boat or the movement of a train.
But there are some simple things you can do if the motion sickness isnât going away on its own:
Relax. Find something to focus on, whether itâs taking deep breaths or counting backwards from 100. Closing your eyes can help, too.
Look at a stable object. If youâre on a boat, look at the horizon. If youâre in a car, look through the windshield.
Avoid alcohol. Eat lightly before travel but donât fast.
Breathe fresh air -- and donât smoke.
Avoid reading.
If you can, get a seat over the wing if youâre flying, an upper-deck cabin if youâre sailing, or a front-seat spot if youâre in a car.
Health Tips
Raw ginger. Thereâs some scientific proof that this root, long used as a folk remedy to fight nausea, is effective. But it may act as a blood thinner. Talk to your doctor first before you use it. Mint. Eating peppermint is thought to calm the body. At the very least, the aroma may soothe you.Acupuncture and acupressure. Some people say that stimulating a certain point just below the wrist helps ease their nausea. Medications If youâre still bothered by motion sickness, you can talk to your doctor about these: Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine). This over-the-counter antihistamine, used to ease allergies, helps with balance, too. The first dose should be taken about an hour before traveling. More doses are taken every 4 to 6 hours. Scopolamine (Maldemar). This is a prescription medication. Your wear a patch behind the ear. You apply it 4 hours before needed. A dose lasts 3 days. Other drugs include: Cyclizine (Marezine, Marzine, Emoquil) Meclizine (Antivert, Bonine) Promethazine (Phenadoz, Phenergan, Promethegan) All have side effects, including drowsiness and dry mouth
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