Common Questions and Myths

What causes travel sickness?

Travel sickness, otherwise known as motion sickness, is caused by confusion in your body’s balance system. Normally, your sense of balance is provided by the link between what you see around you and what you feel. This information is used by the balance mechanisms in the inner ear to monitor the position of your body.

Motion sickness can occur when there is a mismatch of this information, such as when you are looking at something fixed but feel as if you are moving. This is why you are more likely to feel sick when reading a book in a car than if you look out of the window to see where you are going.

How common is it?

One in three people are highly susceptible to travel sickness with a further third only suffering during fairly rough conditions. Another third only react under prolonged, violently rough conditions. The key thing to remember is that everyone is susceptible, therefore, it is important to take proactive steps to avoiding travel sickness.

How do I know if I have travel sickness?

Travel sickness can be very unpleasant and can ruin an otherwise enjoyable journey. The main symptoms of travel sickness are nausea and vomiting but there are a number of other symptoms which may affect you first. You may get a headache, become pale or flushed, start sweating or become over sensitive to smells. Drowsiness can also be a problem.

Are there any steps that I can take to avoid travel sickness?

There are plenty of things you can do to reduce the likelihood of suffering from travel sickness. General tips include getting plenty of fresh air, keeping your head as still as possible, avoiding heavy meals, prior to, during and shortly after travelling. It is also advisable to avoid strong-smelling or strong-tasting foods. Taking a travel sickness remedy such as Stugeron before travelling can also help to reduce the chances of travel sickness.

What makes Stugeron effective?

Stugeron works directly on the balance mechanism of the inner ear damping down the excessive impulses hence preventing the mismatch of sensory confusion. By decreasing the response to motion, Stugeron can prevent many of the symptoms associated with travel sickness and can stop the actual vomiting mechanism. Hence it can stop you feeling sick as well as being sick. What’s more, Stugeron has a low tendency to cause drowsiness allowing you to maximise your experience both during and after travelling.

Why is Stugeron only available from pharmacy outlets?

Your pharmacist has the widest range of remedies available for you to choose from, and is able to provide further advice and help to make sure you get the most appropriate treatment for your symptoms.

Can children take Stugeron?

Stugeron can be used by all the family including children over five years of age, if your children are younger you should seek further advice from your pharmacist or doctor.

When should I take Stugeron?

Adults should take two Stugeron tablets two hours before travelling and then one further tablet every eight hours as required to prevent travel sickness. Those between the ages of five and twelve should half the adult dosage over the same time intervals.

What format does Stugeron come in?

Stugeron is available as a tasteless tablet which can either be swallowed or sucked until dissolved. They are suitable for children over five providing ideal relief from travel sickness for family trips or holidays.

Where can I buy Stugeron?

Stugeron is available at your local pharmacy over the pharmacy counter. You can also purchase Stugeron online click here for more details.

"Adults don't need to worry about travel sickness, it only affects children"

This is not the case. Although children are more likely to experience the symptoms of travel sickness with those between ten and twelve years of age having the highest predisposition, we are all susceptible to the condition. Women tend to suffer from travel sickness more than men, particularly around menstruation and during pregnancy.

“I can avoid travel sickness by avoiding heavy meals”

Although avoiding heavy meals both before and during travelling is advisable this is no guarantee to avoiding travel sickness. Many people find that eating a light meal at least three hours beforehand and avoiding fatty or dairy foods can also help reduce the likelihood of travel sickness.

“There is nothing I can do to prevent my travel sickness”

Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to avoid travel sickness. As well as the general tips covered in this site including focusing on the horizon where possible and getting plenty of fresh air, there are many remedies available over the counter in pharmacies which can be taken to avoid travel sickness. Of these Stugeron provides a long period of relief and has a low tendency to cause drowsiness helping you to not only arrive safely but also maximise your experience.

“Travel sickness only affects those travelling by boat”

Although many people associate travel sickness with travelling by boat you may also experience symptoms whilst on a plane or travelling by car. However, treatments such as Stugeron can help relieve symptoms across all three modes of transport. There are more general steps which can be taken to help reduce the likelihood of suffering. When travelling by car some find opening the windows to get some fresh air and focusing on the horizon helps. Sitting in the area over the wings and avoiding alcohol are advisable if when travelling by plane. If you are travelling by boat you might find that staying on deck or positioning yourself in middle of the boat helps relieve the symptoms of travel sickness.