Question
A boy experiences motion sickness while traveling, can he be given dimenhydrinate tablets for relief? What precautions should be taken?
Answer
When a child has motion sickness, it is first recommended to have them sit in the front seat of the vehicle and try chewing gum. Generally, it is advised to avoid giving children motion sickness medication, or to open windows for ventilation while traveling and provide citrus fruits with gum. For children over four years old, if necessary, dimenhydrinate tablets can be considered, with a dosage of half a tablet to one tablet. It is suggested that children avoid traveling on an empty or overly full stomach, and consume easily digestible foods like hawthorn slices and yogurt. It is also advisable to avoid carbonated drinks and other foods that can produce gas.