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My 3 year old toddler whose weight is 14 kg has motion sickness what medicine can I give to her for a 5 hour long journey by car
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For a 3 year old, please try the non-medicine measures first, as they work well for most toddlers. Seat her in the middle of the back seat in her car seat facing forward so she can see far ahead through the windscreen, keep a window slightly open for fresh air, avoid giving her books, tablets or phones during the drive, and let her nap or listen to songs instead. Give a light snack and small sips of water before starting - neither an empty stomach nor a heavy oily meal - and avoid milk, fried food and strong smells in the car. Break a 5 hour journey into two or three stops so she can walk in fresh air, and carry a small towel, water and a spare set of clothes. If she still vomits badly on every journey, medication is possible but must be prescribed by her paediatrician after checking her weight, because dosing in a 14 kg child has to be exact - the usual choice is promethazine syrup or dimenhydrinate given 30-60 minutes before the journey, and it will make her sleepy. Please do not give her adult tablets, domperidone or ondansetron on your own, and do not use scopolamine patches at this age. Get her seen by a doctor rather than travelling if she has vomiting with fever, headache, vomiting even when not travelling, or unsteadiness while walking, as that is not simple motion sickness. Happy to help further on a Practo consult or at Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj.
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Motion sickness 3 years old..
=Dimenhydrinate or Dimenhydramine
Dose 12.5 milligrams ( half of a 25 mg chewable kids tablet for children age 2 to 5 years
Timing = Give Medicine about 1 hour before journey.
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Don’t give any medication for such small travel because medication have more side effect and 3 year child can have more side effect too
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Motion sickness occurs when visual cues clash with inner ear motion signals in a moving vehicle. For a 3-year-old (14 kg), pediatric antihistamine/antiemetic syrups (such as Dimenhydrinate) are effective, but they require a precise weight-based prescription to prevent excessive drowsiness.
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Get a Weight-Calibrated Dose: Consult a doctor for the exact dosage for a 14 kg toddler.
Give It in Advance: Administer the medication 30 to 60 minutes before starting the trip.
Prep Travel Essentials: Keep sick bags, wet wipes, water, and extra clothes within arm's reach.
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Focus on the Horizon: Keep her looking out the front window; avoid phones, tablets, or books while moving.
Light Pre-Trip Snack: Offer light dry snacks (crackers/toast) 45 minutes before departure; avoid heavy, fatty, or dairy-heavy meals.
Cabin Air & Rest Breaks: Keep the car cool and well-ventilated, and take a 10-minute stop every 1.5 to 2 hours.
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You can give benadryl cough syrup 4 ml 1 hour before the scheduled journey
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For 3 year old and 14kg weight dimenhydrinate 15.625/5ml once before 30 minutes of travel is indicated in motion sickness.
Caution with side effects like drowsiness,dry mouth and blurred vision. Used only when travelling for long hours. And can be used only max 75mg per day.
Syrup draminate 15.615/5ml once before 30 minutes of travel.
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For a 3 year old the appropriate medication and dose should be chosen based on age weight and history, so avoid giving medicine without assessment.
Please consult me for a proper assessment and an individualized treatment plan.
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Pediatric doctor .
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Needs evaluation
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Zahra Fathima Khan
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Delhi
Children cannot be given medicine like this . We need full examination and evaluation, before prescribing medicine for children.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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