Mecalazine

[sunshineNJ]

I have read that it is best to just take straight Mecalazine instead of taking Bonine because it doesn't have the ingredients that may make you tired or have dry mouth. I know you need a dr to get this. Has anyone used just Meclazine? thanks

 

[Belleluvswdw]

Pretty sure its the same thing. DH takes it for vertigo and OTC Bonine is cheaper than the Meclizine Rx, so doc said buy the Bonine.

Dramamine is the one that makes you tired...

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I have read that it is best to just take straight Mecalazine instead of taking Bonine because it doesn't have the ingredients that may make you tired or have dry mouth. I know you need a dr to get this. Has anyone used just Meclazine? thanks

Meclizine is Bonine. It's the active ingredient in it. And it's sold over the counter (at least in the US).

http://wwhw.drugs.com/mtm/bonine.html

The medication for sea sickness that typically makes people drowsy is Dramamine (active ingredient: Dimenhydrinate). Also sold over the counter.

The medication used for sea sickness that requires a doctor's prescription is the scopolomine patch. It's quite potent and can cause dry mouth, blurred vision, disorientation, among other things. It's really a last resort for handling sea sickness.

http://www.drugs.com/cdi/scopolamine-patch.html

 

[queendarvet]

Bonine makes me feel drowsy initially. I found that if I start taking it 2 days before the cruise I am fine the rest of the cruise. It stops making me feel drowsy about 2 days into taking it. I always continue to take it even if I don't think I need it and continue to take it for 1 or 2 days after the cruise to help with the "land" sickness that sometimes comes afterwards!

 

[sunshineNJ]

Oh ok that saves a trip to the Dr. What about ginger pills? I've heard great things about them. Where can i find them? Thanks

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Oh ok that saves a trip to the Dr. What about ginger pills? I've heard great things about them. Where can i find them? Thanks

I've seen them in WalMart. Probably most stores that carry herbal supplements would have them.

 

[sunshineNJ]

Ok thanks everyone, I think we will use both.

 

[livie1205]

You do not have to go to the dr to get it, I got a bottle from the pharm ( they ordered me some) without a RX , I got 100 pills for 6.45 . The bonine which is the very same thing was 8 pills in a box for 4.99. We would need at least 4 boxes at that cost for our whole family.

 

[slmarkert]

Like PP, I purchased my meclazine at the pharmacy (I think I went to Target) and it was really inexpensive compared to the brand name Bonine. I also start taking it a couple of days before the cruise and then would take 2 pills every night before bed. Then, if it was going to make me drowsy, it would just help with a good night of sleep! Had no problems what so ever with our recent cruise.

 

[IBelieveInTheMagic]

I have always used the chewable Bonine for my cruises and I definitely was getting drowsy and tired feeling. I decided to take a chance and only took half of one (I don't typically have any issues so I take it for preventative measures) and it made a big difference for me this last cruise. I think that's what I'm going to do going forward.

Heather

 

[Minniemiss]

You do not have to go to the dr to get it, I got a bottle from the pharm ( they ordered me some) without a RX , I got 100 pills for 6.45 . The bonine which is the very same thing was 8 pills in a box for 4.99. We would need at least 4 boxes at that cost for our whole family.

Like PP, I purchased my meclazine at the pharmacy (I think I went to Target) and it was really inexpensive compared to the brand name Bonine. I also start taking it a couple of days before the cruise and then would take 2 pills every night before bed. Then, if it was going to make me drowsy, it would just help with a good night of sleep! Had no problems what so ever with our recent cruise.

No need to buy it at all. Meclizine is available for free from Guest Services and is in a big bowl at the Medical Center on board.

 

[disney minnie]

I take Bonine at bedtime the three nights before the cruise. - no tired feeling

 

[TXDCLfan]

Meclizine is Bonine. It's the active ingredient in it. And it's sold over the counter (at least in the US).

http://wwhw.drugs.com/mtm/bonine.html

The medication for sea sickness that typically makes people drowsy is Dramamine (active ingredient: Dimenhydrinate). Also sold over the counter.

The medication used for sea sickness that requires a doctor's prescription is the scopolomine patch. It's quite potent and can cause dry mouth, blurred vision, disorientation, among other things. It's really a last resort for handling sea sickness.

http://www.drugs.com/cdi/scopolamine-patch.html

Is this your opinion as a MD????? My wife and I have used it for years ( 24 cruises/ 11 years) with no side effects. Yes some people do have the side effect that you list while others do not.

 

[Katipilrgrl]

I take meclizine for vertigo which is caused by sinus pressure. No drowsy or other side effects. I love it! Makes the world stop spinning.

 

[emilyann415]

Is this your opinion as a MD????? My wife and I have used it for years ( 24 cruises/ 11 years) with no side effects. Yes some people do have the side effect that you list while others do not.

It would be mine as a doctor. If I can keep a person off a prescription med great. Far less people have adverse reactions to Meclizine than the transdermal patch and it's a lot less expensive. Generally I see no disadvantage to this plan of attack unless a patient reports extreme issues with motion sickness.

 

[emilyann415]

I should have edited to add.....I advise patients to speak to their physician about concerns and not put much medical weight into an online chat room . But most of this information is readily available via Web MD.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Is this your opinion as a MD????? My wife and I have used it for years ( 24 cruises/ 11 years) with no side effects. Yes some people do have the side effect that you list while others do not.

It would be mine as a doctor. If I can keep a person off a prescription med great. Far less people have adverse reactions to Meclizine than the transdermal patch and it's a lot less expensive. Generally I see no disadvantage to this plan of attack unless a patient reports extreme issues with motion sickness.

I think many people will value a a Doctors opinion and as you declare here we respect your knowledge and skills and experience.

I think they PP post is the same as many people's views here that on a Cruise Internet board it seems some posters give out Medical advice and do not say if they are an MD or trained.

I personally without knowing if the person advising me was a doctor would never take or give any medications to my family, that's been recommended by any person who we do not know is qualified.

Best advice is always speak to your Doctor or pharmacist who have passed their training and know what they are advising on.

It really worries me that people may use a cruise board for medical advice and follow it, would anyone walk up to someone in the street, at random and ask for their advice on anything medical? No no one would do that however that's what is happening, -unless someone states their a doctor when replying I wouldn't follow their advice.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

I should have edited to add.....I advise patients to speak to their physician about concerns and not put much medical weight into an online chat room . But most of this information is readily available via Web MD.

I agree!

 

[nunzia]

In my expereince Mecylzine..which is just the generic Bonine is much cheaper. I bought a bottle of 100 from Amazon for the cost of 12 tablets locally.
I am totally freaked out by the patch but did get an RX as last resort. A friend does the patch always and does have some effects but just rolls with them. A doctor advised my SIL to use on half a patch (cut it) which worked fine, but the package says not to cut, so who knows.

 

[Mom323]

In my expereince Mecylzine..which is just he generic Bonine is much cheaper. I bought a bottlr of 100 from Amazon for the cost of 12 tablets locally.
I am totally freaked out bu the patch but did get an RX as last resort. A friend does the patch always and does have some effects but just rolls with them. A doctor advised my SIL to use on half a patch (cut it) which worked fine, but the package says not to cut, so who knows.

We use the patch in the periop. I am surprised her MD advised her to cut the patch in half. It says in the directions for use, not to cut the patch. The patch is made up of several layers. The medication, Scopolamine, is in a small reservoir within the patch. Cutting it will cause the medication to leak out and not be absorbed at a controlled rate.


http://www.transdermscop.com/prescribing-information.htm
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION


Initiation of Therapy: To prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, one Transderm Scōp patch (programmed to deliver approximately 1.0 mg of scopolamine over 3 days) should be applied to the hairless area behind one ear at least 4 hours before the antiemetic effect is required. To prevent post operative nausea and vomiting, the patch should be applied the evening before scheduled surgery. To minimize exposure of the newborn baby to the drug, apply the patch one hour prior to cesarean section. Only one patch should be worn at any time. Do not cut the patch.