Case scenario

James, 28, comes to your pharmacy asking for advice on managing motion sickness ahead of a long car trip next weekend. He often feels nauseous and dizzy during longer journeys and wonders if there’s any medicine that can help.

Learning objectives

After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:

  • Describe the clinical features of motion sickness
  • Discuss how motion sickness can be prevented or managed using pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies
  • Explain the pharmacist’s role in supporting patients with motion sickness.

Competencies addressed: 1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 3.1, 3.5

Accreditation number: CAP2509SYPVS

Accreditation expiry: 31/08/2028

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Introduction

Motion sickness, also called travel sickness, is a common condition triggered by actual motion (e.g. travel by car, boat or plane) or perceived motion (e.g. through video games, movies or virtual reality).1 It typically presents with nausea and can be distressing and disruptive for those affected.

Pharmacists play a key role in the management of motion sickness by offering evidence-based advice, recommending appropriate non-pharmacological and pharmacological strategies, counselling patients on safe and effective use, and referring when necessary.

Epidemiology

Motion sickness can be experienced by nearly anyone with a functional vestibular system; however, individual susceptibility v

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