18. Car sickness Flashcards
1
Q
Car sickness best med choice?
A
Prefered:Promethazine Pharmacist Only medication
Meclozine(Sea Legs): 6+
Hyoscine(Scopoderm)10+
Pregnant women can use polaramine (dexchlorpheniamine)
2
Q
Dose?
A
Promethazine: Adult 25 mg at bedtime on night before travel, repeat after 6–8 hours the following morning if necessary
Child dose 5mg NZFC
3
Q
Patient advice ?
A
make you sleepy. If this happens, do not drive. Limit alcohol as it can increase these effects.
make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Protect your skin from sunlight
