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Originally Posted by Nausikaa
On a more serious note, concerning seasickness it in not something I would wish upon anyone having suffered from it myself on the odd occasion.
As long a person who is viloently seasick does not have to perform any vital duty for the safety of the boat and is otherwise healthy there is no risk, just severe discomfort, providing the seasickness is not prolongued. If it is, then there is a major risk for dehydration. I am not the right person to instruct others on how to deal with this type of situation. Hopefully one of our members with medical competence will.
Aye,
Stephen
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Preventing the onset of Sea Sickness is the target to aim for. In preparing for a long voyage where rough seas may be encountered, many cruisers advise a shake down trial of the boat before taking off into the wild blue yonder. For potential crew this is also the opportunity to get them conditioned to motion and for them to acquire their sealegs.
A number of travel sickness drugs are available ; some over the counter and some only on prescription. One particular drug is Cinnarizine, In the USA this drug is yet to be approved by the FDA - In Mexico it is available in high dosage tablets of 75 mg: this dosage is
not recommended unless taken under medical supervision.
In the UK and in most European countries Cinnarizine is off prescription and is sold over the counter in the concentration of 15 mg per tablet.
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Stugeron 15
Travel Sickness Tablets - information from My Pharmacy UK
Cinnarizine 15 mg per tablet
Effective
prevention of travel sickness
Information for people taking Stugeron 15
Before you start to use your medicine, please read your own leaflet carefully all the way through as it contains important information. It does not contain the complete information about this medicine. If there is anything that you do not understand or if you need further information or advice, you should ask your pharmacist or doctor who will have more details.
This leaflet applies
only to Stugeron 15 Please do not throw it away as you may need to refer to it again.
What is your medicine?
The name of your medicine is Stugeron 15 and its active ingredient is cinnarizine.
Each tablet contains: 15 mg of cinnarizine.
Other ingredients: Hydrous lactose, corn starch, sucrose, talc, magnesium stearate and povidone.
What should your medicine look like?
Stugeron 15 tablets are white, circular, with S/15 on one side and 'JANSSEN' on the reverse. Stugeron 15 is supplied to the pharmacist in packs of 15 tablets.
What type of medicine is Stugeron 15?
This is one of a group of medicines called antihistamines (anti-nauseant).
Product Licence holder: McNeil Ltd. Saunderton
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4HJ, UK
Manufactured by: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV
Turnhoutseweg 30, B-2340 , Beerse, Belgium
or
Manufactured by: Laboratoires Janssen SA
Campus de Maigremont, 27100 Val de Reuil, France
What is your medicine used for?
Stugeron 15 is used to control travel sickness
What you should know before you start your treatment
Before taking any medicine - always inform your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying to become pregnant.
When not to use your medicine
Do not use Stugeron 15 if: You think you may have had an allergic reaction to Stugeron, cinnarizine or any of the inactive ingredients in the past.
An allergic reaction may be recognised as a rash, itching, swollen face or lips, or shortness of breath.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking the medicine if the above applies to you.
Your doctor or pharmacist will then decide whether this medicine is suitable for you.
Special Precautions
Parkinson's disease: If you have Parkinson's disease ask your doctor, who will decide whether or not you can take Stugeron, as you may need to be more closely monitored.
Pregnancy: If you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, ask your pharmacist or doctor before taking Stugeron 15.
Breast feeding: If you are breast feeding, do not take Stugeron 15.
Other medicines: Always tell your pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines because taking some medicines together can be harmful.
Taking Stugeron 15 with other medicines may make you feel more drowsy, such as those medicines taken for anxiety or to help you sleep (tranquillisers), certain pain killers and certain antidepressants. Only take Stugeron 15 with any of these medications if your doctor says that you can.
This medicine could affect your reaction to skin tests used to investigate allergies. If you have taken Stugeron 15 within the 4 days before the tests, you should tell your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery: Some people may feel drowsy after taking Stugeron 15. If you are affected in this way, you should not drive or operate machinery.
Alcohol: The combined effect of Stugeron 15 and alcohol may make you feel drowsy, therefore avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.
How to use your medicine
Whenever possible, Stugeron 15 should be taken after food to reduce the possibility of stomach irritation. The tablets may be sucked, chewed or swallowed whole with water.
How much should you take?
Adults and the elderly, and children over the age of 12:
Take 2 tablets two hours before travelling and 1 tablet every eight hours during the journey.
Children aged 5 - 12 years:
Take 1 tablet two hours before travelling and 1/2 tablet every eight hours during the journey.
What to do if you forget to take your medicine
If you forget to take Stugeron 15, do not take the missed dose, but take your next dose as usual and continue your course of medicine.
If you take too much of your medicine
If you, or anyone else, take more Stugeron 15 tablets than you were told to, contact a doctor or local hospital straight away.
If you think medicine makes you feel ill
The use of Stugeron 15 to control travel sickness is usually not associated with side effects. Those side effects that may occur are usually minor and short-lived, such as drowsiness or upset tummy. In rare cases, headache, dry mouth, increased sweating or allergic reactions may occur (see 'When not to use your medicine') which get better when treatment is stopped.
If your medicine affects you in any other way, you should tell your doctor or pharmacist.
How to store your medicine
As with all medicines, Stugeron 15 tablets should be kept in a safe place where children cannot reach them.
Store the tablets in their original container.
Do not use the tablets after the expiry date printed on the packaging and return any left over medicine to your pharmacist.
Further information
Hints on how to avoid travel sickness
The following hints may help you avoid travel sickness:
At sea
Where possible, stay on deck and keep your eyes on the horizon. Keep away from diesel and galley smells. Avoid rich and fatty foods. Dry Biscuits. Many sufferers find that being on the wheel assists by having to concentrate on the horizon
On the road
If possible, keep looking ahead into the distance. Travel in daylight and try to make sure that children can see forwards out of the windscreen. Avoid reading, and travel with a window open. Avoid rich and fatty foods.
Product Licence holder: McNeil Ltd. Saunderton
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP14 4HJ, UK
Date of preparation of leaflet: December 2004
PL 13249/0021
This information has been taken from the patient information leaflet. Please read it carefully before using any product. If you are unsure about anything ask your pharmacist or doctor. Always use the information from your own product before using it, just in case there any differences from the information shown here. ""
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