Dramamine & Seasickness

The motion of boats can cause seasickness in some people

Seasickness is a term that is sometimes used in place of motion sickness. If you frequently suffer from seasickness, be assured that there are no long-term effects associated with the problem.

Movement

Seasickness occurs when the motion of a boat causes you to have nausea. This results from some parts of your body recognizing that there is movement around you while other body parts do not. The body parts responsible for recognizing motion are your eyes, inner ear and sensory nerves.

Treatments

Dramamine is an over-the-counter medication often used to treat seasickness, but you can also try ingesting ginger or anti-nausea medication. If the symptoms have already started, which can be hard to stop, you can try lying down in an area that seems to have the least amount of movement. Looking at the horizon can help.

Dramamine

Dimenhydrinate is the active ingredient in Dramamine, which works to lessen the effects of nausea and vomiting caused by seasickness. If you are going to take Dramamine, be sure to take it before getting on the boat because it is most effective as a preventative measure. You may experience drowsiness, dizziness, headache, constipation, stomach upset, sight problems, irritability, decreased coordination or dry mouth when taking Dramamine.

References

• WebMD.com: Motion Sickness
• WebMD.com: Dramamine Oral