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Suggest Medication For Motion Sickness In Children

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Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016
Question: My daughter is 2.3yrs old... she is highly sensitive to motion sickness... as soon as she sits in car she starts vomiting... have given her medicines like domstal and ondem as prescribed by pediatrician.. still after medicines she vomits.which medicine can I give to avoid her vomiting and nausea while travelling.
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid Ondem or Domstal for travel sickness

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concerns but don't worry. Most kids outgrow this difficulty as they grow. You may give the following to help her in the meantime:

1. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) at 1–1.5 mg/kg per dose, or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) at 0.5–1 mg/kg per dose up to 25 mg, can be given 1 hour before travel and every 6 hours during the trip. Because some children have paradoxical agitation with these medicines, a test dose should be given at home before departure. Avoid overdose as they may cause excess sedation and respiratory depression at high doses.

2. Non pharmacological measures to avoid motion sickness are:
-Being aware of and avoiding situations that tend to trigger symptoms.
-Optimizing position to reduce motion or motion perception—for example, sitting in the front seat of a car or bus, or sitting over the wing of an aircraft.
-Reducing sensory input—lying prone, shutting eyes, or looking at the horizon.
-Maintaining hydration by drinking water, eating small meals frequently.
-Adding distractions—listening to music or using aromatherapy scents such as mint or lavender.

Also, ondem or domstal is of no use in vomiting due to motion sickness. So, avoid them for it next time.

Hopefully it will be of help.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Archana Verma (4 hours later)
Hi doctor,
The above prescribed medicine is not easily avaliable in XXXXXXX Could u please suggest me medicine that can also be avaliable in XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Archana Verma (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Its available in XXXXXXX as well

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Do not worry. These medicines are easily available in XXXXXXX If you still do not find them at your nearby stores then you may order them online for home delivery. They will work well for motion sickness in your daughter.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Medication For Motion Sickness In Children

Brief Answer: Avoid Ondem or Domstal for travel sickness Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concerns but don't worry. Most kids outgrow this difficulty as they grow. You may give the following to help her in the meantime: 1. Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) at 1–1.5 mg/kg per dose, or diphenhydramine (Benadryl) at 0.5–1 mg/kg per dose up to 25 mg, can be given 1 hour before travel and every 6 hours during the trip. Because some children have paradoxical agitation with these medicines, a test dose should be given at home before departure. Avoid overdose as they may cause excess sedation and respiratory depression at high doses. 2. Non pharmacological measures to avoid motion sickness are: -Being aware of and avoiding situations that tend to trigger symptoms. -Optimizing position to reduce motion or motion perception—for example, sitting in the front seat of a car or bus, or sitting over the wing of an aircraft. -Reducing sensory input—lying prone, shutting eyes, or looking at the horizon. -Maintaining hydration by drinking water, eating small meals frequently. -Adding distractions—listening to music or using aromatherapy scents such as mint or lavender. Also, ondem or domstal is of no use in vomiting due to motion sickness. So, avoid them for it next time. Hopefully it will be of help. Take care