Preventing motion sickness in children

Abstract

Motion sickness is a normal response to abnormal stimuli. The peak incidence occurs in children under 12 years, but it is uncommon in infants. As this condition has central and vestibular origins, centrally acting drugs may be useful. There is no evidence to support the efficacy or safety of drugs for children less than two years old. Potentially effective drugs in older children include hyoscine and antihistamines. Both are associated with anticholinergic adverse effects. Ginger and acupuncture bands may be used, but have only been evaluated in adults.