Bonine^®

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether it's packing off to camp, a plane flight to visit relatives, or a family vacation living out of the car, it means movement; the type of movement many people are not accustomed to. Here are some answers to those most popular questions on Motion Sickness…

What Causes Motion Sickness?

Technically speaking, motion sickness is a normal and temporary response to abnormal motion stimuli or contradictory special sensory information. In lay terms that means, when your inner ear senses abnormal motion, your body attempts to compensate and regain your balance which can result in making you feel dizzy and nauseous, and possibly cause vomiting.

Is Motion Sickness Common?

Nearly 80% of the population has experienced motion sickness at some point, and it is estimated that one third of the population is highly susceptible to it.

Can Anyone Suffer From Motion Sickness?

Everyone has a threshhold, for instance, you may be fine in a car, but get out in a boat where there may be a rolling motion, and you are sea sick. Motion sickness is rare in children younger than 2 years of age. Susceptibility increases with age generally peaking between 10 - 12 years.

What Can I Do To Avoid Getting Motion Sick?

• Always ride where your eyes will see the same motion that your body and inner ears feel. For instance, in a car take the front seat and look at the distant scenery. On a boat, go up on the deck and watch the motion of the horizon.
• Do not read while traveling and do not sit facing backwards
• Keep your head still, resting against a seat back
• Do not smoke or sit near smokers
• Avoid Spicy foods and alcohol. Don’t over eat.

What makes Bonine different from Dramamine*?

The main difference between Bonine and Dramamine* is that Bonine causes less drowsiness than Dramamine*. The active ingredient in Bonine is Meclizine which is an antihistamine known to relieve vertigo experienced as a result of inner ear infections.

Can Bonine Be Taken To Treat Symptoms While They’re Occurring?

Although it’s best for suceptible individuals to take Bonine before the symptoms begin, once symptoms are present, the sooner it’s taken the sooner that individual is likely to get relief. You should also expect the medication to be effective for 8 or more hours and can repeat the dose as directed.

Should Bonine Be Taken With Food Or On An Empty Stomach?

Bonine can be taken on an empty stomach or with food, however you should remember that consuming food while you are experiencing motion sickness might worsen the symptoms.

Are There Any Side Effects?

Fortunately, side effects associated with Bonine are typically minor and may include drowsiness and/or dry mouth. And simply sucking on sugarless candy can alleviate the dry mouth feeling.

* DRAMAMINE is a registered trademark of McNeil-PPC, Inc.