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Suggest Treatment For Severe Motion Sickness In Children
My child suffers from severe motion sickness especially on planes. We tried Benedryl as well as Dramamine, but she kept throwing up 13 times during 12 hour flights. We also have sea-bands and ear-plane ear plugs but nothing works. Doctor recommended Zofran. Is it safe for children aged 5?
Fri, 22 May 2015
Hi,
Welcome to health care magic.
Emeset is (ondansetron) which is used to treat vomiting of GIT origins.
Vomiting of motion sickness has different etiology and is better prevented rather than treated.
Drugs used for its treatment include,
1) antihistaminic like meclizine and dimenhydramine .
2) anticholinergic drugs like scopolamine .It is used as transdermal patch behind the ear at least 4 hour before starting journey.
For prescription for these drugs pleases consult a pediatric physician.
There are remedies for its prevention:
1) In car give him front seat and in plane seat near window and near wings where motion is minimized.
2) Don't give him strong odors and spicy or greasy foods that don't agree with his taste.
3) Don’t allow him to read while travelling and don't allow him to watch passenger with same disease.
4) Give medicine at least 2 hours before start of journey.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Welcome to health care magic.
Emeset is (ondansetron) which is used to treat vomiting of GIT origins.
Vomiting of motion sickness has different etiology and is better prevented rather than treated.
Drugs used for its treatment include,
1) antihistaminic like meclizine and dimenhydramine .
2) anticholinergic drugs like scopolamine .It is used as transdermal patch behind the ear at least 4 hour before starting journey.
For prescription for these drugs pleases consult a pediatric physician.
There are remedies for its prevention:
1) In car give him front seat and in plane seat near window and near wings where motion is minimized.
2) Don't give him strong odors and spicy or greasy foods that don't agree with his taste.
3) Don’t allow him to read while travelling and don't allow him to watch passenger with same disease.
4) Give medicine at least 2 hours before start of journey.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
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