What are the safer non-drowsy options for motion sickness?

Question

Hello doctor,

My daughter is 5 years, 5 months, and 24 days. Her height is 3.4 feet and her weight is 41.8 pounds. She vomits when she travels by car. Tomorrow we will start our travel by car, and I assume that she will start to vomit.

Earlier, we gave her Ondem syrup. But it did not work. So, we request you to kindly prescribe something (like Avomine tablet) to get rid of it. Please note that everything is normal. She is a little fragile. She did not vomit on the train and plane journey.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your daughter has motion sickness. It usually occurs in a bus or a car. You can give tablet Avomine (Promethazine) half a tablet 30 minutes before the start of the journey. Consult your doctor and take the medicines accordingly.

Also, make her sit near the window. Also, good ventilation with fresh air lessens the vomiting sensation. Do not give too much food before the journey. Peppermint also helps.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.