Travel Sickness

Travel sickness, or motion sickness, is the nausea and dizziness some people feel when travelling by car, boat, plane or train. GetMyMeds offers treatments to help you travel more comfortably.

How It Works

These are pharmacy products available over the counter, so you can buy them without a full online consultation. They include tablets and skin patches that help prevent or ease symptoms. It is sensible to ask your pharmacist for advice to find the right option, especially if you take other medicines or have a health condition.

Choosing a Treatment

Different options suit different journeys. Tablets are taken before or during travel to help prevent nausea, and some are designed to dissolve in the mouth. Skin patches can provide longer cover and may suit longer journeys such as cruises. Many travel sickness medicines can cause drowsiness, so consider this if you will be driving. Taking treatment in advance, where directed, often works better than waiting until symptoms start.

FAQ

When should I take travel sickness medicine? Many work best when taken before your journey begins, as directed on the packaging, rather than once you already feel unwell.

Will it make me drowsy? Some travel sickness medicines can cause drowsiness. Avoid driving or operating machinery if affected, and check the label or ask your pharmacist.

Are there non-medicine ways to reduce travel sickness? Looking at the horizon, sitting where movement is felt least, getting fresh air and avoiding reading while moving can all help. These can be combined with treatment if needed.