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Dramamine® for Kids is the only medicated motion sickness relief product formulated just for children ages 2-12 from the #1 Pharmacist Recommended Brand.

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Available in an 8-count box.

To prevent motion sickness, the first dose should be taken 1/2 to 1 hour before starting activity.

To prevent or treat motion sickness, see below:

• Children 2 to under 6 years: give ½ to 1 chewable tablet every 6-8 hours; do not give more than 3 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor
• Children 6 to under 12 years: give 1 to 2 chewable tablets every 6-8 hours; do not give more than 6 chewable tablets in 24 hours, or as directed by a doctor

Other information

• Phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine 0.375 mg per tablet
• Store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Ingredients

Active Ingredient (in each tablet)

Ingredient: Dimenhydrinate 25mg Purpose: Antiemetic     

Inactive Ingredients Aspartame, citric acid, flavor, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acide copolymer, sorbitol

Do not use  for children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if the child has:

• A breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis

Ask a doctor or a pharmacist before use if the child is  taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product:

• Marked drowsiness may occur
• Avoid alcoholic drinks
• Alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• Be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

If pregnant or breast-feeding,  ask a doctor before use.

Keep out of reach of children.  In case of accidental overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

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Travel sickness.

Peer reviewed by Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP Last updated by Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP Last updated 16 Mar 2023

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In this series: Health advice for travel abroad Travelling to remote locations Ears and flying Jet lag Altitude sickness

Motion sickness (travel sickness) is common, especially in children. It is caused by repeated unusual movements during travelling, which send strong (sometimes confusing) signals to the balance and position sensors in the brain.

In this article :

What causes motion sickness, how long does motion sickness last, motion sickness symptoms, how to stop motion sickness, natural treatments for motion sickness, motion sickness medicines, what can a doctor prescribe for motion sickness, what should i do if i'm actually sick, what is mal de debarquement syndrome.

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Motion sickness is a normal response to repeated movements, such as going over bumps or around in a circle, send lots of messages to your brain. If you are inside a vehicle, particularly if you are focused on things that are inside the vehicle with you then the signals that your eyes send to the brain may tell it that your position is not changing, whilst your balance mechanisms say otherwise.

Your balance mechanisms in your inner ears sense different signals to those that your eyes are seeing which then sends your brain mixed, confusing messages. This confusion between messages then causes people to experience motion sickness.

Is motion sickness normal?

Motion sickness is a normal response that anyone can have when experiencing real or perceived motion. Although all people can develop motion sickness if exposed to sufficiently intense motion, some people are rarely affected while other people are more susceptible and have to deal with motion sickness very often.

Triggers for motion sickness

Motion sickness can also be triggered by anxiety or strong smells, such as food or petrol. Sometimes trying to read a book or a map can trigger motion sickness. Both in children and adults, playing computer games can sometimes cause motion sickness to occur.

Motion sickness is more common in children and also in women. Fortunately, many children grow out of having motion sickness. It is not known why some people develop motion sickness more than others. Symptoms can develop in cars, trains, planes and boats and on amusement park rides, etc.

Symptoms typically go when the journey is over; however, not always. In some people they last a few hours, or even days, after the journey ends.

There are various symptoms of motion sickness including::

Feeling sick (nausea and vomiting).

Sweating and cold sweats.

Increase in saliva.

Headaches .

Feeling cold and going pale.

Feeling weak.

Some general tips to avoid motion sickness include the following.

Prepare for your journey

Don't eat a heavy meal before travelling. Light, carbohydrate-based food like cereals an hour or two before you travel is best.

On long journeys, try breaking the journey to have some fresh air, drink some cold water and, if possible, take a short walk.

For more in-depth advice on travelling generally, see the separate leaflets called Health Advice for Travel Abroad , Travelling to Remote Locations , Ears and Flying (Aeroplane Ear) , Jet Lag and Altitude Sickness .

Plan where you sit

Keep motion to a minimum. For example, sit in the front seat of a car, over the wing of a plane, or on deck in the middle of a boat.

On a boat, stay on deck and avoid the cafeteria or sitting where your can smell the engines.

Breathe fresh air

Breathe fresh air if possible. For example, open a car window.

Avoid strong smells, particularly petrol and diesel fumes. This may mean closing the window and turning on the air conditioning, or avoiding the engine area in a boat.

Use your eyes and ears differently

Close your eyes (and keep them closed for the whole journey). This reduces 'positional' signals from your eyes to your brain and reduces the confusion.

Don't try to read.

Try listening to an audio book with your eyes closed. There is some evidence that distracting your brain with audio signals can reduce your sensitivity to the motion signals.

Try to sleep - this works mainly because your eyes are closed, but it is possible that your brain is able to ignore some motion signals when you are asleep.

Do not read or watch a film.

It is advisable not to watch moving objects such as waves or other cars. Don't look at things your brain expects to stay still, like a book inside the car. Instead, look ahead, a little above the horizon, at a fixed place.

If you are the driver you are less likely to feel motion sickness. This is probably because you are constantly focused on the road ahead and attuned to the movements that you expect the vehicle to make. If you are not, or can't be, the driver, sitting in the front and watching what the driver is watching can be helpful.

Treat your tummy gently

Avoid heavy meals and do not drink alcohol before and during travelling. It may also be worth avoiding spicy or fatty food.

Try to 'tame your tummy' with sips of a cold water or a sweet, fizzy drink. Cola or ginger ale are recommended.

Try alternative treatments

Sea-Bands® are acupressure bands that you wear on your wrists to put pressure on acupressure points that Chinese medicine suggests affects motion sickness. Some people find that they are effective.

Homeopathic medicines seem to help some people, and will not make you drowsy. The usual homeopathic remedy is called 'nux vom'. Follow the instructions on the packet.

All the techniques above which aim to prevent motion sickness will also help reduce it once it has begun. Other techniques, which are useful on their own to treat motion sickness but can also be used with medicines if required, are:

Breathe deeply and slowly and, while focusing on your breathing, listening to music. This has been proved to be effective in clinical trials.

Ginger - can improve motion sickness in some people (as a biscuit or sweet, or in a drink).

There are several motion sickness medicines available which can reduce, or prevent, symptoms of motion sickness. You can buy them from pharmacies or, in some cases, get them on prescription. They work by interfering with the nerve signals described above.

Medicines are best taken before the journey. They may still help even if you take them after symptoms have begun, although once you feel sick you won't absorb medicines from the stomach very well. So, at this point, tablets that you put against your gums, or skin patches, are more likely to be effective.

Hyoscine is usually the most effective medicine for motion sickness . It is also known as scopolamine. It works by preventing the confusing nerve messages going to your brain.

There are several brands of medicines which contain hyoscine - they also come in a soluble form for children. You should take a dose 30-60 minutes before a journey; the effect can last up to 72 hours. Hyoscine comes as a patch for people aged 10 years or over. (This is only available on prescription - see below.) Side-effects of hyoscine include dry mouth , drowsiness and blurred vision.

Side-effects of motion sickness medicines

Some medicines used for motion sickness may cause drowsiness. Some people are extremely sensitive to this and may find that they are so drowsy that they can't function properly at all. For others the effects may be milder but can still impair your reactions and alertness. It is therefore advisable not to drive and not to operate heavy machinery if you have taken them. In addition, some medicines may interfere with alcohol or other medication; your doctor or the pharmacist can advise you about this.

Antihistamines

Antihistamines can also be useful , although they are not quite as effective as hyoscine. However, they usually cause fewer side-effects. Several types of antihistamine are sold for motion sickness. All can cause drowsiness, although some are more prone to cause it than others; for example, promethazine , which may be of use for young children on long journeys, particularly tends to cause drowsiness. Older children or adults may prefer one that is less likely to cause drowsiness - for example, cinnarizine or cyclizine.

Remember, if you give children medicines which cause drowsiness they can sometimes be irritable when the medicines wear off.

See the separate article called How to manage motion sickness .

There are a number of anti-sickness medicines which can only be prescribed by your doctor. Not all of them always work well for motion sickness, and finding something that works may be a case of trial and error. All of them work best taken up to an hour before your journey, and work less well if used when you already feel sick. See also the separate leaflet called Nausea (Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment) for more detailed information about these medicines .

Hyoscine patch

Hyoscine, or scopolamine, patches are suitable for adults and for children over 10 years old. The medicine is absorbed through your skin, although this method of medicine delivery is slow so the patch works best if applied well before your journey.

You should stick the patch on to the skin behind the ear 5-6 hours before travelling (often this will mean late on the previous night) and remove it at the end of the journey.

Prochlorperazine

Prochlorperazine is a prescription-only medicine which works by changing the actions of the chemicals that control the tendency to be sick (vomit), in your brain. One form of prochlorperazine is Buccastem®, which is absorbed through your gums and does not need to be swallowed. Buccastem® tastes rather bitter but it can be effective for sickness when you are already feeling sick, as it doesn't have to be absorbed by the stomach.

Metoclopramide

Metoclopramide is a tablet used to speed up the emptying of your tummy. Slow emptying of the tummy is something that happens when you develop nausea and vomiting, so metoclopramide can help prevent this. It prevents nausea and vomiting quite effectively in some people. It can occasionally have unpleasant side-effects, particularly in children (in whom it is not recommended). Metoclopramide is often helpful for those who tend to have gastric reflux, those who have slow tummy emptying because of previous surgery, and those who have type 1 diabetes. Your GP will advise whether metoclopramide is suitable for you.

Domperidone

Domperidone , like metoclopramide, is sometimes used for sickness caused by slow tummy emptying. It is not usually recommended for motion sickness but is occasionally used if other treatments don't help. Domperidone is not a legal medicine in some countries, including the USA.

Ondansetron

Ondansetron is a powerful antisickness medicine which is most commonly used for sickness caused by chemotherapy, and occasionally used for morning sickness in pregnancy. It is not usually effective for motion sickness. This, and its relatively high cost means that it is not prescribed for motion sickness alone. However, for those undergoing chemotherapy, and for those who have morning sickness aggravated by travel, ondansetron may be helpful.

If you're actually sick you may find that this relieves your symptoms a little, although not always for very long. If you've been sick:

Try a cool flannel on your forehead, try to get fresh air on your face and do your best to find a way to rinse your mouth to get rid of the taste.

Don't drink anything for ten to twenty minutes (or it may come straight back), although (very) tiny sips of very cold water, coke or ginger ale may help.

After this, go back to taking all the prevention measures above.

Once you reach your destination you may continue to feel unwell. Sleep if you can, sip cold iced water, and - when you feel ready - try some small carbohydrate snacks. Avoid watching TV (more moving objects to watch!) until you feel a little better.

The sensation called 'mal de debarquement' (French for sickness on disembarking) refers to the sensation you sometimes get after travel on a boat, train or plane, when you feel for a while as though the ground is rocking beneath your feet. It is probably caused by the overstimulation of the balance organs during your journey. It usually lasts only an hour or two, but in some people it can last for several days, particularly after a long sea journey. It does not usually require any treatment.

Persistent mal de debarquement syndrome is an uncommon condition in which these symptoms may persist for months or years.

Dr Mary Lowth is an author or the original author of this leaflet.

Further reading and references

• Spinks A, Wasiak J ; Scopolamine (hyoscine) for preventing and treating motion sickness. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Jun 15;(6):CD002851.
• Lackner JR ; Motion sickness: more than nausea and vomiting. Exp Brain Res. 2014 Aug;232(8):2493-510. doi: 10.1007/s00221-014-4008-8. Epub 2014 Jun 25.
• Leung AK, Hon KL ; Motion sickness: an overview. Drugs Context. 2019 Dec 13;8:2019-9-4. doi: 10.7573/dic.2019-9-4. eCollection 2019.
• Zhang LL, Wang JQ, Qi RR, et al ; Motion Sickness: Current Knowledge and Recent Advance. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2016 Jan;22(1):15-24. doi: 10.1111/cns.12468. Epub 2015 Oct 9.
• Van Ombergen A, Van Rompaey V, Maes LK, et al ; Mal de debarquement syndrome: a systematic review. J Neurol. 2016 May;263(5):843-854. doi: 10.1007/s00415-015-7962-6. Epub 2015 Nov 11.

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What causes car sickness in children and how can I prevent it?

Car sickness is a type of motion sickness. Motion sickness occurs when the brain receives conflicting information from the inner ears, eyes, and nerves in the joints and muscles.

Imagine a young child sitting low in the back seat of a car without being able to see out the window — or an older child reading a book in the car. The child's inner ear will sense motion, but his or her eyes and body won't. The result might be an upset stomach, cold sweat, fatigue, loss of appetite or vomiting.

It's not clear why car sickness affects some children more than others. While the problem doesn't seem to affect most infants and toddlers, children ages 2 to 12 are particularly susceptible.

To prevent car sickness in children, you might try the following strategies:

• Reduce sensory input. Encourage your child to look at things outside the car rather than focusing on books, games or screens. If your child naps, traveling during nap time might help.
• Carefully plan pre-trip meals. Don't give your child a large meal immediately before or during car travel. If the trip will be long or your child needs to eat, give him or her a small, bland snack — such as dry crackers and a small drink — before it's time to go.
• Provide air ventilation. Adequate air ventilation might help prevent car sickness.
• Offer distractions. If your child is prone to car sickness, try distracting him or her during car trips by talking, listening to music or singing songs.
• Use medication. If you're planning a car trip, ask your child's doctor about using an over-the-counter antihistamine, such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) or diphenhydramine (Benadryl), to prevent car sickness. Both medications work best if taken about an hour before traveling. Read the product label carefully to determine the correct dose and be prepared for possible side effects, such as drowsiness. Nondrowsy antihistamines don't appear to be effective at treating motion sickness.

If your child starts to develop car sickness, stop the car as soon as possible and let your child get out and walk around or lie on his or her back for a few minutes with closed eyes. Placing a cool cloth on your child's forehead also might help.

If these tips don't help or if your child's car sickness makes travel difficult, talk to your child's doctor about other options.

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Antiemetics are generally only prescribed when the cause of vomiting is known because otherwise, they may delay diagnosis, particularly in children. If antiemetic drug treatment is indicated, the drug is chosen according to the aetiology of vomiting.

Antihistamines (e.g. cinnarizine , cyclizine , promethazine hydrochloride , promethazine teoclate ) are effective against nausea and vomiting resulting from many underlying conditions. The duration of action and incidence of adverse effects, such as drowsiness and antimuscarinic effects, differ between antihistamines.

The phenothiazines (e.g. chlorpromazine hydrochloride , prochlorperazine , trifluoperazine ) are dopamine antagonists and act centrally by blocking the chemoreceptor trigger zone. Severe dystonic reactions sometimes occur with phenothiazines, especially in children. Prochlorperazine is less sedating and available as a buccal tablet for children aged 12 years and over, which can be useful in patients with persistent vomiting or with severe nausea.

Other antipsychotic drugs including haloperidol [unlicensed use] and levomepromazine are used for the relief of nausea and vomiting in palliative care. A Strength of recommendation: High For information on the use of antiemetics in palliative care, see Prescribing in palliative care .

Metoclopramide hydrochloride is an effective antiemetic and its activity closely resembles that of the phenothiazines. Metoclopramide hydrochloride also acts directly on the gastric smooth muscle stimulating gastric emptying and it may be superior to the phenothiazines for emesis associated with gastro-intestinal and biliary disease. It is licensed for use in children only as a second-line option for the prevention of delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and the treatment of established postoperative nausea and vomiting. There is an increased risk of neurological side-effects in children.

Domperidone acts at the chemoreceptor trigger zone. It has the advantage over metoclopramide hydrochloride and the phenothiazines of being less likely to cause central effects, such as sedation and dystonic reactions, because it does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier.

The 5HT 3 -receptor antagonists, granisetron and ondansetron , are used in the management of nausea and vomiting in children receiving cytotoxics. A Strength of recommendation: High

Dexamethasone has antiemetic effects and is used in the management of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. A Strength of recommendation: High

The neurokinin 1-receptor antagonist, aprepitant , is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy. It is usually given in combination with a 5HT 3 -receptor antagonist (with or without a corticosteroid). A Strength of recommendation: High For further information on the prevention of nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, see Cytotoxic drugs .

Nabilone is a synthetic cannabinoid with antiemetic properties. There is limited evidence for nabilone use in children for nausea and vomiting caused by cytotoxic chemotherapy unresponsive to conventional antiemetics.

Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy

Nausea and vomiting in the first trimester of pregnancy is common and will usually resolve spontaneously within 16 to 20 weeks. For pregnant females who have nausea and vomiting, offer appropriate self-care advice (such as rest, oral hydration and dietary changes), and inform them about other available support (e.g. self-help information and support groups) and when to seek urgent medical advice. Take into consideration that a number of interventions may have already been tried. Antiemetics should be considered for females with persistent symptoms where self-care measures have been ineffective. If a non-pharmacological option is preferred, ginger may be helpful for mild to moderate nausea. A Strength of recommendation: High

For females who choose pharmacological treatment, offer an antiemetic considering the advantages and disadvantages of each drug, as well as patient preference, and their experience with treatments in previous pregnancies. Although few drug options are specifically licensed for nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy, their use is established practice. Antiemetic options include: cyclizine , prochlorperazine , promethazine hydrochloride , promethazine teoclate , and ondansetron . For further information on antiemetic options, see NICE guideline: Antenatal care (available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng201 ). Assess response to treatment after 24 hours; if the response is inadequate, switch to an antiemetic from a different therapeutic class. Reassess after 24 hours and if symptoms have not settled, specialist opinion should be sought. For females who have moderate to severe nausea and vomiting, consider intravenous fluids and adjunctive treatment with acupressure. A Strength of recommendation: High

Hyperemesis gravidarum is a more serious condition, which requires regular antiemetic therapy, intravenous fluid and electrolyte replacement, and sometimes nutritional support. For females with severe or persistent hyperemesis gravidarum, antiemetics given by the parenteral or rectal routes may be more suitable than the oral route. Supplementation with thiamine must be considered in order to reduce the risk of Wernicke’s encephalopathy. A Strength of recommendation: High

Postoperative nausea and vomiting

The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting depends on many factors including the anaesthetic used, and the type and duration of surgery. Other risk factors include post-pubertal female sex, over 3 years of age, a history or family history of postoperative nausea and vomiting or motion sickness, and postoperative use of long-acting opioids. Therapy to prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting should be based on the assessed risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting in each patient. A combination of antiemetic drugs that have different mechanisms of action is often indicated in those at moderate and high risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting. When a prophylactic antiemetic drug has failed, postoperative nausea and vomiting should be treated with an antiemetic drug from a different therapeutic class. A Strength of recommendation: High

Drugs used include 5HT 3 -receptor antagonists (e.g. ondansetron ), dexamethasone, and droperidol . A Strength of recommendation: High Cyclizine is licensed for the prevention and treatment of postoperative nausea and vomiting caused by opioids and general anaesthetics. Prochlorperazine is licensed for the prevention and treatment of nausea and vomiting.

Opioid-induced nausea and vomiting

Expert sources advise that cyclizine , ondansetron, and prochlorperazine are used to relieve opioid-induced nausea and vomiting; ondansetron has the advantage of not producing sedation.

Motion sickness

Antiemetics should be given to prevent motion sickness rather than after nausea or vomiting develop. Hyoscine hydrobromide is licensed to prevent motion sickness symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and vertigo. For children aged 10 years and over, a transdermal hyoscine patch provides prolonged activity but it needs to be applied several hours before travelling. Antihistamine drugs may also be effective; the less sedating antihistamines include cinnarizine and cyclizine , and the more sedating antihistamines include promethazine hydrochloride and promethazine teoclate . Domperidone, metoclopramide hydrochloride, 5HT 3 -receptor antagonists, and the phenothiazines (except promethazine—an antihistamine phenothiazine) are ineffective in motion sickness.

Nausea and vomiting associated with migraine

For information on the use of antiemetics in migraine attacks, see Migraine .

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• Chlorpromazine hydrochloride
• Cinnarizine
• Domperidone
• Granisetron
• Haloperidol
• Hyoscine hydrobromide
• Levomepromazine
• Metoclopramide hydrochloride
• Ondansetron
• Prochlorperazine
• Promethazine hydrochloride
• Promethazine teoclate
• Trifluoperazine

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Why is my toddler travel sick?

• Time your journey carefully. Travel sickness is less likely during sleep as your child’s brain is not being stimulated by what she sees around her. Once the journey has actually started and your child begins to feel ill, she may be less likely to go to sleep.
• If possible, try putting your child to bed before you start your journey and transfer your sleepy toddler into her car seat without (hopefully) waking her up. Or try coinciding your journey with nap or sleep time. Some toddlers fall asleep the minute they hit the road!
• Try not to give your toddler a full meal just before travelling. If she vomits, give her small sips of water. Dry crackers can be useful for older toddlers.
• Keep the car cool and well-ventilated and don’t overdress your child in her car seat.
• Try not to distract your toddler with toys or books, as these can make travel sickness symptoms worse. If your toddler is older, encourage her to focus forwards on long-distance objects like lorries, tractors or trees by playing “I spy…” games.
• Put a sun-shade on the window on your child’s side of the car to help her look forward and to protect her from the heat of the sun.
• Avoid any strong smells in the car. Don’t wear strong perfume or use overpowering air-fresheners.
• Don't smoke in the car with your toddler, even with the windows open. Not only would this expose him to the dangerous chemicals in cigarettes, it could also make travel sickness worse. In fact, it's illegal to smoke in a car with anyone under 18 present.
• Make sure your child’s head is well-supported in her car seat to prevent her from moving her head too much.
• Toddlers of all ages respond to music. If it is something she’s familiar with, it’s more likely to distract her from feeling ill. Try putting on a well-loved CD of nursery rhymes or sing a few favourites.
• If you think your toddler is going to be sick, take a couple of towels with you on your journey. Put one over your toddler and another over the car seat before you strap her in. Have a spare set of clothing packed just in case and bring some plastic bags for soggy towels and clothes, as well as some baby wipes to freshen up.
• Anti-sickness medications containing hyoscine can be purchased over the counter from a pharmacist, for children who are two and over. Research studies have shown these to be very effective. Other remedies such as ginger preparations and acupressure bands can be popular. However these have not been medically proven to work.
• Resist the temptation to stop travelling, as research among adults in America has shown that the symptoms do reduce after frequent exposure to travelling. The majority of children do grow out of travel sickness and as your child gets older she can tell you when she begins to feel queasy. So until then, stay calm, be well prepared for each journey and remember that travelling with your toddler gives her a whole wealth of experiences and opportunities, which she’ll remember for the rest of her life.

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Kwells 300 microgram tablets

Kwells kids 150 microgram tablets.

• Travel Sickness
• Motion Sickness
• Sea Sickness
• Car Sickness

Kwells Kids 150 microgram tablets are used for the fast and effective prevention and control of travel sickness.

Travel sickness happens when the brain receives mixed messages. Visual messages from the eyes inform the brain that the immediate surroundings are stationary, but a delicate balancing organ in the ear tells the brain that you are moving. This conflicting information triggers the nausea we associate with travel sickness.

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Hyoscine Hydrobromide 150mcg | Prevention of travel sickness | 12 tablets | For ages 4+

The active substance in Kwells Kids tablets is hyoscine hydrobromide. Hyoscine hydrobromide temporarily reduces the effect of movement on the balance organs of the inner ear and the nerves responsible for nausea.

Because Kwells Kids 150 microgram tablets melt in the mouth, absorption into the bloodstream is very rapid and they can be taken up to 20–30 minutes before travelling or at the onset of sickness.

Kwells Kids 150 microgram tablets. For the prevention of travel sickness. Contains Hyoscine Hydrobromide 150mcg. Always read the label.  

Directions for use

If Hyoscine hydrobromide has been prescribed to your child by their doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you.

If you have purchased Kwells tablets, follow these directions closely:

The tablets can be sucked, chewed or swallowed. They have a scoreline so they can be halved if necessary. The tablets can be taken up to 30 minutes before travelling to prevent travel sickness or at the onset of nausea.

Children 4 to 10 years:  Give your child half or one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.

Children over 10 years: Give your child one or two tablets every 6 hours, as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.

Kwells Kids tablets should not be given to children under 4 years of age.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kwells Kids 150 microgram tablets are used for the fast and effective prevention and control of travel sickness. Travel sickness happens when the brain receives mixed messages. Visual messages from the eyes inform the brain that the immediate surroundings are stationary but a delicate balancing organ in the ear tells the brain that you are moving. This conflicting information triggers the nausea we associate with travel sickness.

Because Kwells Kids tablets melt in the mouth, absorption into the bloodstream is very rapid and cab be taken up to 20-30 minutes before travelling or at the onset of sickness.

Hyoscine hydrobromide is taken to prevent and control travel sickness.

DO NOT give Kwells Kids 150 microgram tablets to your child if he or she :

Is allergic (hypersensitive) to hyoscine hydrobromide or any of the other ingredients in the tablets which are: Mannitol (E421), potato starch, gelatine powder, aluminium stearate, saccharin sodium (E954) and ferric oxide (E172).

Has any of the following conditions:

• Blockage of the intestines (Paralytic ileus)
• Narrowing of the stomach outlet (Pyloric stenosis)
• Myasthenia gravis
• Enlarged prostate gland

You should see your doctor if he or she:

• Is under medical care, especially for heart, metabolic, gastrointestinal, liver or kidney conditions.
• Has previously had a sudden painful inability to pass urine.
• Has ulcerative colitis.
• Has diarrhoea or fever.
• Has Down’s Syndrome.
• Suffers from seizures or fits.

Additional precautions:

This product should only be given to children over 4 years old. Since it may cause drowsiness, children taking this medicine, should not be left unattended.

1 https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/hyoscine-hydrobromide/

If Kwells Kids tablets has been prescribed for your child by a doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you. If purchased this product without prescription, follow these directions closely:

Children over 10 years:  Give your child one or two tablets every 6 hours, as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.

Children 4 to 10 years:  Give your child half or one tablet every 6 hours as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours. Kwells Kids tablets should not be given to children under 4 years of age.

Like all medicines, Kwells Kids tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Some people have experienced blurred vision, dilated pupils, dry mouth, drowsiness and dizziness. Your child may also experience an increased body temperature due to decreased sweating.

Less frequently, there have been reports of restlessness, hallucinations and confusion.

If you child is epileptic, he or she might suffer from increased seizure frequency.

As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the tablets. If your child is allergic,he or she might experience difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing or symptoms such as rash, itching and swelling.

If your child experiences any of these effects or react badly to the tablets in any other way, tell your doctor immediately.

Symptoms of overdose may include: fast or irregular heart-beat, difficulty passing water, bllurred vision or dislike of bright light. Hallucinations may occur. If you have any of these symptoms or have taken more than the recommended dose, tell your doctor or contact your nearest Accident and Emergency Department immediately.

If you or your child get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App store.

By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking or has recently taken any other medicines including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Do not  give Kwells Kids tablets to your child if he or she is taking any of the following medicines, unless advised by your doctor:

• Amantadine (an antiviral)
• Antihistamines
• Antipsychotics
• Antidepressants
• Linezolid (an antibiotic)
• Domperidone and metoclopramide (for nausea and vomiting)
• Sublingual nitrates (for angina)

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Kwells 300 microgram tablets are used for the fast and effective prevention and control of travel sickness. Travel sickness happens when the brain receives mixed messages. Visual messages from the eyes inform the brain that the immediate surroundings are stationary, but a delicate balancing organ in the ear tells the brain that you are moving. This conflicting information triggers the nausea we associate with travel sickness.

Kwells Kids 150 microgram tablets. For the prevention of travel sickness, suitable for adults and children aged 10+. Contains Hyoscine Hydrobromide 150 microgram. Always read the label

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Motion sickness

Motion sickness is feeling dizzy, or feeling or being sick when travelling by car, boat, plane or train. You can do things to prevent it or relieve the symptoms.

Check if you have motion sickness

Symptoms of motion sickness may include:

• feeling sick (nausea)
• feeling cold and going pale

How to ease motion sickness yourself

Do reduce motion – sit in the front of a car or in the middle of a boat look straight ahead at a fixed point, such as the horizon breathe fresh air if possible – for example, by opening a car window close your eyes and breathe slowly while focusing on your breathing distract children by talking, listening to music or singing songs break up long journeys to get some fresh air, drink water or take a walk try ginger, which you can take as a tablet, biscuit or tea don’t.

do not read, watch films or use electronic devices

do not look at moving objects, such as passing cars or rolling waves

do not eat heavy meals, spicy foods or drink alcohol shortly before or during travel

do not go on fairground rides if they make you feel unwell

A pharmacist can help with motion sickness

You can buy remedies from pharmacies to help prevent motion sickness, including:

• tablets – dissolvable tablets are available for children
• patches – can be used by adults and children over 10
• acupressure bands – these do not work for everyone

A pharmacist will be able to recommend the best treatment for you or your child.

Causes of motion sickness

Motion sickness is caused by repeated movements when travelling, like going over bumps in a car or moving up and down in a boat, plane or train.

The inner ear sends different signals to your brain from those your eyes are seeing. These confusing messages cause you to feel unwell.

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It’s human nature to fantasise about upcoming holidays on grey days in the office. 

Yet if a destination requires hours of travel to reach, travel sickness sufferers face a conundrum. Endure gut-wrenching nausea or ditch the hols altogether? 

If you are prepared to combat motion sickness, the answer is neither. According to the Centers for Disease and Control : “Motion sickness happens when the movement you see is different from what your inner ear senses. This can cause dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.” 

Travel sickness can occur on any mode of transport: in the car on a train, plane or boat. Unless you plan to swim to your sun-soaked vacay destination, it’s best to be prepared. 

To avoid experiencing car sickness before your journey, there are some precautionary steps to take.

How to minimise travel sickness

• Sit in the front of a car or bus
• Choose a window seat on flights and trains
• Lying down, shutting your eyes, sleeping, or looking at the horizon
• Staying hydrated and limiting alcoholic and caffeinated beverages
• Eating small amounts of food frequently
• Avoid smoking
• Distract yourself by listening to music but avoid screen time
• Sucking on flavoured lozenges such as ginger candy.

For those struggling with severe travel sickness, speak to a healthcare professional about prescription solutions. For milder but no less distressing sickness, we consulted two medical experts.

Dr Reval Sukkhu and nurse Helen Chetwynd from HCA Healthcare UK suggest three key treatments for travel sickness: “Firstly, travel bands . While their efficacy is unclear, the theory is based on something akin to acupuncture. Travel bands apply pressure to certain point on the wrist. Despite lack of empirical evidence, some people find them helpful. They are suitable for people over the age of 12."

"Secondly, antihistamines. There are oral tablets available over the counter in the UK such as Cinnarizine (brand name, Sturgeron) or Promethazine Teoclate. Individuals should speak to a pharmacist to see what is most suitable for them, as this type of medication can make you drowsy."

"Finally, Hyoscine Hydrobromide. It is thought to work by affecting the inner ear and neurological system to control vomiting. It is available in the form of tablets such as Kwells, Joy-Rides and Travel Calm or patches.”

Discover the best anti-sickness remedies to take before and during travel and jet off with peace of mind this summer. 

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Kwells 300 Microgram Tablets - 12 tablets

Stop feelings of sickness quickly by popping a Kwells. The tablets feature sickness-subsiding Hyoscine Hydrobromide which restore a sense of stability. The melt-in-your-mouth tablets are suitable for adults and children aged 10 years and over.

Sea-Band’s wristbands feature a plastic stud in each band that exerts pressure onto the wrist. This helps alleviate sickness during long and short periods of travel. Slip yours on and let the single piece work its magic. 

Stugeron - 15 Tablets

If your kids struggle with travel sickness, Sturgeron’s tablets could be a winning choice. The pills can be given to those over the age of five, making them relatively a child-friendly option. Formed from Cinnarizine, the tablets are easy to take and affordable.

Aesop Ginger Flight Therapy

Aesop’s Ginger Flight Therapy is a travel-sized roll-on enhanced with ginger root, lavender and geranium oils. Designed for your pulse points, the portable item can be applied to the temples, wrists, neck and stomach when stress or nausea arises.

Puressentiel SOS Travel Sickness Roller with 7 Essential Oils 5ml

A highly useful product that acts as a balancer and harmoniser of the nervous system, the Puressentiel SOS Travel Sickness Roller features seven stimulating essential oils to help ease and prevent travel sickness. Inhale soothing notes of the roller and relax without a hint of nausea.

Bach Rescue Remedy

Rescue Remedy is a classic. Pop four drops onto your tongue when the nerves start to set in and let the comforting flower essences work their magic. There’s no need for additional water or faff, so you can drift off with total ease.

Sea-Band Nausea Relief Ginger Capsules for Travel Sickness Relief

Opt for a natural remedy and add Sea-Band’s nausea relief to your pre-holiday shopping basket. The capsules are a non-drowsy remedy for the clinically proven prevention and relief of travel and motion sickness. Each capsule contains 250mg of ginger sourced from natural ginger root that helps support digestive health and soothes the stomach.

MQ Motion Sickness Patch for Car and Boat Rides

Apply this 100 per cent natural patch behind your earlobe and let it do all the work for you. Attach 10 minutes before your time of travel and enjoy long-lasting effects for one to three days. Unsuitable for pregnant women. 

Teapigs Sweet Ginger Tea Made With Whole Herbs

Sweet-toothed tea sippers will adore Teapigs' ginger remedy. A fiery blend of anti-nausea ginger, liquorice roots and cinnamon ease digestion, while offering a gentle pick-me-up during the day.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with MagSafe Charging Case 2022

The Apple AirPods Pros are a game changer. With complete noise-cancelling effects, a smooth, sleek design and adaptive transparency to tune in and out of background noise, these earbuds are a worthwhile investment.

Adjust the volume via the high-tech touch controls and dive right into your stress-free, in-flight entertainment, knowing the product’s six hour battery will have you covered through your short haul flight and beyond. To avoid sickness, keep screen time limited during use.

Rugby Travel Sickness Meclizine HCl, 25 mg Each (Antiemetic)

Dosage form: tablet, chewable Ingredients: MECLIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE 25mg Labeler: Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC NDC code: 71610-245

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 4, 2024.

Active ingredient (in each chewable tablet)

Meclizine HCl USP 25 mg

Uses prevents and treats nausea, vomiting or dizziness due to motion sickness

Do not use in children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use it you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.

When using this product

• may cause drowsiness
• alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness
• avoid alcoholic drinks
• use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact the poison control center immediately.

• Dosage should be taken one hour before travel starts
• Adults and children 12 years of age and older: Chew 1-2 tablets once daily, or as directed by a doctor
• Children under 12 years: do not give this product to children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor

Other information

• Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine 0.28 mg per tablet
• Store at room temperature in a dry place
• Keep lid tightly closed

Inactive ingredients

aspartame, croscarmellose sodium, dextrose, FD&C Red #40 Lake, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, natural and artificial flavors, silicon dioxide, sodium sulfate, sugar, tricalcium phosphate.

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Travel Sickness under 2

CrazyStupidMum · 04/09/2021 21:27

Hi everyone, Looking for some advice and hopefully some things that will help. My DD is 22 months old. Within the last couple of months when we are in a car journey that takes longer than 25/30 mins she gets car sick and vomits. 3 times recently I've had to pull over and completely strip her down and mop sick up out of the car seat. It's such a shame for her.. I've tried not giving her food before the journey (sometimes this is unavoidable) she has plenty of fresh air in the car and I try to keep her distracted. She is in a rear facing car seat and I'd like to keep her rear facing for as long as I can for extra safety. I've looked online and all the medicinal remedies for children cannot be given to children under 2. We are due to visit family soon in just over a week's time and the drive will be approx 2 hours. Any ideas of what I can do? Thanks everyone x

Does she watch a screen or read in car, or play with something in her lap so she is looking down? Try to keep her gaze up, play colours with the cars she can see, calling out "white" "black" ..... Don't give her milk on that day , sweets or fatty food. Try to keep her cool too, so do not overdress her. Keep all windows a bit open. Take breaks. Could you travel while she sleeps? so very early morning or after 8 at night. Sleeping is the best way to avoid travel sickness. Plenty of plastic bags, wipes, and bottled water to clean whatever needs to be cleaned and wash your hands as well.

My daughter started with this at 18 months about 25 mins is her limit. She's just 3 and we give her piriton before long journeys as recommended by pharmacist and am hoping to move her to kwells tablets at 4/ unfortunately think she inherited this one from me as I was car sick from a similar age until my teens!

Unfortunately rear facing won't help with the sickness but obviously this is safer so it's a hard one. Try the travel bands they work really well for mine. Also travel in the afternoon and keep the windows open

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Ahh, I sympathise- mine was the same. The doctor prescribed phenergan which definitely helped. Do you want them having medication all the time, but it might be worth asking about it for longer journeys. It's so miserable for all concerned!

Full sympathy, DD1 started this at 13 months. We realised when driving a hire car from the airport to Val D’Isere (so very windy roads) that she hadn’t been ill once despite a massive traffic jam and diversion, and put this down to being in a forward facing seat. We struggled on until she was closer to 2, but in the end gave in and put her forward facing. Not ideal, but we live rurally and do a lot of driving so she was getting very upset every time we even mentioned having to drive somewhere. Things that helped while we tried to ride it out: windows open, no screens/toys (games like I spy colours instead), dressing her lightly with a painting apron on top, letting her have a bowl to hold to catch the sick and small sips of sugar free lemonade.

We moved to forward facing very early for this reason. 7 years on my son occasionally still sick but being able to see out and distract helps as does fresh air. Some people are just prone to it, it's not nice i used to have the same.

We were prescribed stemitil. Didn't always work and tastes horrible (judging by my son's reaction). But you'll struggle to get them to prescribe anything.

Oh sorry we have a puker too. I was so happy when she was old enough for the tablets! I had a good chat with the pharmacist who said that piriton works as an anti-emetic and you can I think give from 12 months? It took about 3 hours to kick in for DD but we managed a 6 hour journey. I also keep a bag in the car with wipes, ziplock freezer bags so you can seal off stinky soiled clothes/wipes and frebreeze. We bring several changes of clothes and tall Tupperware pots which are great to puke in then close up. Although at that age my DD couldn’t manage to aim very successfully… Good luck, it’s miserable for all concerned!

Hi Everyone, Thanks so much for all your responses. I've stopped giving my daughter toys since the sickness started. I have the windows open so there is a good breeze. I always carry spare clothes anyway but I've started putting her in old clothes to drive in and literally changing her when we get there. I find when me or my partner sit in the back with her she is possible more distracted. I wouldn't want her to have medication all the time, maybe just for the really long journeys. But I'll speak to the pharmacist maybe. She wouldn't really hold a bag or tub to be sick into, she's too young to understand what's going on bless her. At the moment when she's sick she just starts swooshing it around with her hands, rubbing in into the car seat and her clothes.. whilst I watch helpless in the rear view mirror trying to find somewhere to pull over!! X

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