Types of pills for motion sickness on the plane
Many people are familiar with the discomfort when traveling by transport, which appears most strongly when traveling on ships or aircraft. At the same time, a person feels discomfort, which can take on a variety of forms: from drowsiness to nausea. Why is the body susceptible to this condition while in air transport? Let's figure out what is the cause of motion sickness on an airplane, and what remedies can help to overcome motion sickness.
It is known that more than a third of the world's population suffers from motion sickness of varying severity. This happens for several reasons, of which the following are the most common:
- weak system of the vestibular apparatus;
- feelings of fear and anxiety;
- an unpleasant or unfamiliar smell;
- physical overwork;
- stuffy air in an enclosed space.
Dizziness, nausea and subsequent vomiting cause uniform vibrations of the aircraft, transmitted to the passengers. And the stronger these fluctuations, the more acute the attacks of motion sickness. There are many options for preventing nausea on an airplane, but individual approach remains the guiding principle. Each person has their own reason for feeling unwell when flying on an airplane, so when choosing pills, folk remedies and other methods to reduce nausea, you need to take into account the characteristics of the passenger's health and lifestyle.
If you have decided to definitely use the services of an airliner, or there is no other way out but to fly by plane, but you are very sick, then you should choose the right tool. If there is no special appointment from a doctor, then you need to pay attention to the instructions for the purchased drug. After all, the chemical composition of pills for nausea can negatively affect the internal organs of a person. Depending on the source of the ailment, to which the drug is directed, pills are distinguished from nausea with:
- anticholinergic property;
- antihistamine action;
- antiemetic components;
- psychotropic influence;
- substances that normalize blood circulation in the vestibular system;
- homeopathic composition.
Of the widely popular anticholinergics, Aeron tablets are the most available today. It contains hyoscyamine with scopolamine, which are potent substances that inhibit the perception of information from the receptors of the vestibular apparatus by the human nervous system.
"Aeron" is accepted 0.5-1 hour before departure, if there is confidence in the appearance of nausea on the plane. Reception can be done after 6 hours. It is enough for an adult to drink 1-2 tablets, even with the unexpected appearance of the first signs of motion sickness.
Due to its organic origin, Aeron is not recommended for people suffering from allergic reactions to herbal ingredients. In addition, the drug has several side effects. After taking an anticholinergic, a decrease in activity and acuity of attention is possible, as well as visual disturbances, a feeling of dry mouth, strong sweating and palpitations. Some passengers may experience hallucinations due to the incorrect dose of the drug. You can also recommend using your flight time on an airplane for healthy sleep. And not only after taking Aeron tablets.
Sleeping pills - an easy way to avoid motion sickness on the plane
Sleep pills on the plane are very effective for most passengers who are worried about their physical condition during the flight. After using antipsychotics and pain relievers that can affect the central nervous system and peripheral nerve endings, a person develops a feeling of relaxation against a background of attention disorder. Tablets that make you fall asleep easily are available with a prescription from your pharmacy.
- "Medazepam"- a relatively weak tranquilizer used to treat both adults and children. One tablet can affect the body for 6 hours. If the flight is long-term, then after a while the drug must be drunk again.
- "Relanium"- pills for motion sickness, which have a sedative and anti-anxiety effect. This drug is contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Prazepam- a strong sedative based on tranquilizers. It removes feelings of anxiety and promotes sound, long sleep.
Any kind of motion sickness pills with psychotropic effects should be taken with caution and in accordance with clear instructions from a specialist. Almost all of these drugs have side effects, which the doctor will tell you about.
For people who do not want to oversleep the entire trip on an airplane, pills are offered that have the opposite effect of hypnotics on the body, but at the same time eliminate the fear of shaking or vibration. Among them are drugs with caffeine, as well as potent psychostimulants, for example, "Sidnocarb" or "Sidnogluton" (original name - Mesocarb). They effectively relieve the feeling of rolling by acting on the brain cells. When taken, some side effects are possible in the form of irritability, increased blood pressure, decreased appetite. But when taken in moderation, the pills will always help with motion sickness on the plane.
To prevent possible allergic reactions to the substances of the above-described tablets, doctors prescribe antihistamines. But it should be noted that these remedies in themselves are good helpers for nausea in flight.
Experienced sailors and regular customers of airlines know the most affordable and simplest remedy for the effects of motion sickness - Dimenhydrinat tablets. This main active ingredient is part of such medicines as:
- "Dramail"- has a pronounced antiemetic property;
- "Daedalon"- effective for any motion sickness, relieves dizziness and nausea;
- "Bonin"- has a strong sedative effect.
You should take pills for vomiting on the plane in advance, about 30 minutes. before boarding the plane in the amount of 1-2 tablets. Children under 6 years old can also drink a quarter of the dose of the drug, and for older children, 0.5-1 tablet of an antihistamine is prescribed.
Inhibition of the activation of the emetic center is possible when taking specially created drugs. If the problem is only nausea, then the tablets "Cerucal", "Torecan" or "Alo-Metoclop" are suitable for you. Metoclopramide, which is part of them, is capable of arresting the sensitivity of the cells of the central nervous system. As a result, the smooth muscles of the stomach and intestines return to normal tone, not responding to brain signals transmitted during the increased vibration of the aircraft. The absence of such impulses prevents the onset of headaches and dizziness in passengers.
In case of obvious problems with the vestibular apparatus, a person is recommended to undergo training for air travel. Thus, Bimethyl tablets will increase the body's resistance when it gets into an extreme condition on an airplane.
Pharmacology suggests using the Eleutherococcus extract a few days before the flight. It will help to adapt the nervous system to the effects of rolling on the vestibular apparatus. The specialist will tell you the rate and duration of the drug intake.
If a person has a predisposition to nausea on the plane, then this can be avoided by simple preparation methods, without the participation of special means. It is enough to adjust the daily food intake and increase the volume of fluid intake to 2 liters per day. It is undesirable to eat the following foods 2-3 weeks before departure:
- fatty meals;
- carbonated drinks;
- alcohol.
You also need to limit yourself to sweets (cookies, chocolate, candy). Directly on the plane, ordinary lollipop or peppermint gum will ease the negative state. Some travelers respond well to the smell and taste of citrus fruits.
Blood circulates in the tissues of the vestibular apparatus, the correct movement and speed of which can also be prepared for the flight. This will help the Phenibut tablets, which increase the body's resistance to alarming phenomena. You can also take Sermion and Flunarizin. They will provide improved blood circulation in the brain to reduce vestibular disturbance.
Among the popular measures to prevent nausea on the plane are herbal teas and tinctures.
So, tea with mint and lemon will help tone the digestive system. And honey syrup and peppermint oil mixed together can be used even by children. But ginger, crushed and infused in boiling water, will improve your mood before the flight.
