Travel sickness, also known as motion sickness, can turn a pleasant journey into a nauseating ordeal. These tips can help you stay comfortable and enjoy your trip.
The main symptoms of travel sickness are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness and lethargy. Early signs are pallor and drowsiness, and sudden silence from an active, talkative child.
Tips to Prevent Travel Sickness
* Eat Light: Avoid heavy meals before traveling. opt for light snacks like crackers or biscuits.
* Ginger: Ginger can help soothe an upset stomach. You can consume it in various forms, such as ginger tea, ginger candies, or ginger supplements.
* Medications: Consult your medical practitioner about your condition and you have options like Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) or Promethazine theoclate (Avomine) or Hyoscine (Kwells). These preventive oral preparations should ideally be taken 30–60 minutes before the trip and can be repeated 4–6 hourly during the trip (maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours).
There are other options like hyoscine dermal discs (Scop) If available, one of these adhesive patches should be applied to dry, unbroken, hairless skin behind the ear, 5–6 hours before travel and left on for 3 days. Wash the hands thoroughly after applying and removing the disc—be careful of accidental finger-to-eye contact.
With little preparation and right approach, you can say goodbye to travel sickness and hello to unforgettable journey.
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