Obtaining sea sickness meds while onboard?

Trip planner · Dec 4, 2016

Is there a place onboard to obtain sea sickness meds? Specifically for children? I assume there is an onboard MD and infirmary. DH and I have cruised before without a problem, but my children have never been on a cruise before. My younger son doesn't like thrill rides at WDW because of the "feeling in his tummy" so we are purposely doing a short cruise in case cruising isn't for him.

BillO · Dec 4, 2016

One of the shops onboard will have over-the-counter motion sickness medication. What time of year are you sailing? Also, is your stateroom on a lower deck and midship? These are other factors that can affect individuals prone to motion sickness. Lastly, don't plant the seed in their mind that they could suffer motion sickness.

SteelersLover · Dec 4, 2016

To be safe just buy some and bring with. Not more than $6

DizneyNutz · Dec 4, 2016

Trip planner said:
Is there a place onboard to obtain sea sickness meds? Specifically for children? I assume there is an onboard MD and infirmary. DH and I have cruised before without a problem, but my children have never been on a cruise before. My younger son doesn't like thrill rides at WDW because of the "feeling in his tummy" so we are purposely doing a short cruise in case cruising isn't for him.

Yes there is over the counter and doctor administered which we have heard is very expensive.

Vijoge · Dec 4, 2016

DH is prone to sea sickness and has purchased OTC meds on board. They were pricey-I think $10 per tablet. He has also received meds by injection in the infirmary but he wasn't charged for that. I think it was because the seas were rough enough that even a lot of the crew was sick. It was a great ride for me as I love the motion. But as another poster advised, just take some with you if you suspect your son may have issues.

Skittlesmom · Dec 4, 2016

We purchased a pack of meds (12 count of Dramamine) on our last cruise for less than $5 at one of the gift shops on board. If you're worried, stop by a local pharmacy store and you can purchase some before your trip.

FigmentSpark · Dec 4, 2016

Are meds better than sea bands?

anricat · Dec 4, 2016

FigmentSpark said:
Are meds better than sea bands?

It depends on the person. Sea bands don't do ANYTHING for me. For some people, they are a miracle.

loves to dive · Dec 4, 2016

Keep in mind most, unless administered in a shot, should be taken before you get sick. They need time to get into the system. As a diver, I rarely get seasick but I did once and that was enough for me (ever thrown up in a regulator 100 feet below the surface?). Now I take a bromine the night before our first dive and every morning there after. Might need them, might not but they don't make me sleepy and solves the problem.

ladypiph · Dec 4, 2016

On the Magic, not sure about the other ships but when the "clinic" was closed there were single packets of Dramamine in the container hanging on the door. For Free.

TeaBee · Dec 4, 2016

ladypiph said:
On the Magic, not sure about the other ships but when the "clinic" was closed there were single packets of Dramamine in the container hanging on the door. For Free.

This was true on the Fantasy this summer too. Just grab and go, no need to see a doctor or any other staff.

timrousbeastie · Dec 4, 2016

We have always used sea bands and only used meditation in emergencies. Of the 13 family members, I have taken on DCL cruises, 11 did fine with sea bands, ginger, or nothing at all. Last week, I saw the major brands being sold onboard, but only adult size sea bands. In your situation, I'd buy children's size sea bands and ginger chewing gum in advance. Chances are that nothing more will be needed and my own experience is that, whether they have any effect or not, putting on the sea bands and getting a piece of ginger gum makes most people feel more at ease. I still use both myself although I've never had any problem on a cruise.

Geomom · Dec 4, 2016

We were on the Wonder this summer, outside the health clinic were free samples of Meclizine, 2 tablets/pack--the sign says 1/person and that you could buy more in the shop. These are for adults only. There is supposed to be children's Dramamine available for purchase in the gift shop. My daughter was 16, so no problem taking adult medicine--and I took 4 of the packets...as there were 4 of us in the stateroom, although she was the only one who needed them.

We do have seabands for the kids, but I don't think they worked well for DD16.

Vijoge · Dec 4, 2016

DH has used Seabands and they did nothing for him.

apple9117 · Dec 4, 2016

They do have over the counter medicine, we had to purchase some last time and it was pretty pricey. I recommend just bringing your own...

Trip planner · Dec 4, 2016

BillO said:
Lastly, don't plant the seed in their mind that they could suffer motion sickness.

This made me chuckle as this is my parenting style. This is why I am hesitant to give DS preventative meds too. We RARELY take any medication in our house, so he would definitely question it.

ahain · Dec 5, 2016

loves to dive said:
Keep in mind most, unless administered in a shot, should be taken before you get sick. They need time to get into the system. As a diver, I rarely get seasick but I did once and that was enough for me (ever thrown up in a regulator 100 feet below the surface?). Now I take a bromine the night before our first dive and every morning there after. Might need them, might not but they don't make me sleepy and solves the problem.

HA Ha....I think you mean BONINE, (not Bromine)

loves to dive · Dec 5, 2016

ahain said:
HA Ha....I think you mean BONINE, (not Bromine)

Yep, thanks. Although a fuming red liquid might have been interesting.

AndreAggie · Dec 5, 2016

I get the kid's dramamine. It's the only motion sickness medicine I've found for kids. My son has never needed it, but I always pack it.

Kuzcotopia1 · Dec 5, 2016

TeaBee said:
This was true on the Fantasy this summer too. Just grab and go, no need to see a doctor or any other staff.

I agree, the Fantasy had this in September - there was a huge basket hanging on the door.

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