latest guidelines on treating motion sickness
January 2004
The latest guidelines on treating motion sickness have just been released from Health Canada.
Dimenhydrinate (Gravol) is first-line. It's best for mild motion sickness, but patients need to take it every 4-6 hours.
Use promethazine (Histantil) or meclizine (Bonamine) as alternatives. Keep in mind that promethazine can be very sedating.
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