motion sickness

• Motion Sickness

  Feeling sick when travelling by car/boat/ plane/train
• Symptoms of motion sickness

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Pallor
  • Cold sweats
  • Excessive saliva production
  • Tiredness
• RED FLAGS in motion sickness?

  • Failure of OTC treatment
• Treatments for motion sickness

  • Anticholinergics (Hyoscine - Kwells, Joyrides)
  • Antihistamines (Cinnarizine - Stugeron, Promethazine - Phenergan, Avomine, Meclozine)
• Caution with anticholinergic side effects

  Patients taking Tricylcic antidepressants (amitriptyline etc), Haloperidol, Chlorpromazine
• Counselling for motion sickness

  • Reduce motion - sit in the front of the car/ middle of the boat
  • Look straight ahead at a fixed point, such as the horizon
  • Open car window (breathe in fresh air)
  • Pregnant/ Breastfeeding - Acupressure wrist bands/Ginger safe alternative
  • Distract individuals with music/ games
  • Take regular breaks in the journey