CGreenhills Posted September 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Hello, Does anyone know the brand of travel sickness tablets that Cunard sell at the pursers desk? When I traveled across the pacific a few years ago I was very ill and these tablets worked wonders. Since then I've been over to Norway OK but looking out of the window at the wind I'm a bit worried about my trip next week. I'm going to buy something before I go in preparation. thanks Claire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGreenhills Posted September 19, 2018 Author #2 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Sorry I should have googled first, a few links down and I've found a page from Cunard. Do Avomine sound familiar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted September 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I was given Avomine on board and have bought them myself since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibabacruisers Posted September 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted September 19, 2018 I also use Avomine and it works wonders! For me, I start taking a few days prior to the cruise and then daily about an hour before bed and it helps me sleep and works for the next day without being drowsy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted September 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Only twice did I experience sea sickness thru our 30+ years of sailing. The first time was on the QE2 and our cabin stewardess handed me a little brown envelope with Phenergan tablets. US medication suggested by our primary physician over the counter at a drugstore are Dramamine and Bonine. Being one that suffers from Inner Ear problems and Dizziness from Sinus Problems I was advised I can also use my prescription medication meclizine (Antivert). For quite a number of years I have been able to enjoy sailing without any thoughts of use medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGreenhills Posted September 20, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Thanks guys I've checked and Avomine is available in Superdrug. I might be OK but as it's only a 3 night trip I don't want to waste any time being ill or asleep. I'll take them a couple of days before I go. One week to go, hurrah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted September 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Remember you should avoid alcohol with these drugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz85 Posted September 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Rather than take medication has anyone tried alternatives? I've seen bracelets that send electric pulses through you (I think one brand was Reliefband) and wondered if they're any good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddgarner1 Posted September 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Remember you should avoid alcohol with these drugs. There you go, taking away all the fun of watching people who took their meds and still enjoyed the wine. ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted September 21, 2018 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Rather than take medication has anyone tried alternatives? I've seen bracelets that send electric pulses through you (I think one brand was Reliefband) and wondered if they're any good. My wife has used the Sea Bands and saw relief with them. They are place on the wrists with the inside bead against the inner wrist. They come with us on each cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted September 21, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2018 They just hand these out (sell them) at the purser's desk? Lots of drug interactions with the active ingredient in Avomine. It's Rx-only in the US. https://www.healthline.com/health/promethazine-oral-tablet#interactions If I see fellow passengers sticking out their tongue and rolling their eyes I'll now know why... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted September 22, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 22, 2018 My wife and I have owned sailboats for the past 42 years. Early on we were given a great tip regarding seasickness - GINGER. When sever weather and/or rough seas require us to be below for any length of time we usually chew a few pieces of candied ginger. We also keep it onboard for any of our guests who have expressed a concern about seasickness. For 42 years it has worked perfectly and apparently can be taken with alcohol. Candied ginger usually can be found in a full service grocery stores with an international section. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted September 22, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 22, 2018 There's usually a plate of candied ginger as you're exiting Britannia, but the stuff they sell at Trader Joe's has a stronger ginger flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzy1 Posted October 5, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 5, 2018 There's usually a plate of candied ginger as you're exiting Britannia, but the stuff they sell at Trader Joe's has a stronger ginger flavor. So does Cunard charge for travel pills at the customer relations desk ? Just got back from sailing with Celebrity. They were complementary Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted October 5, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 5, 2018 So does Cunard charge for travel pills at the customer relations desk ? Just got back from sailing with Celebrity. They were complementary Sent from my iPad using Forums It was a while ago but we were charged $10 for a box of 10 at the Purser Office. We take our pills from home now that's prescribed. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzy1 Posted October 5, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 5, 2018 It was a while ago but we were charged $10 for a box of 10 at the Purser Office. We take our pills from home now that's prescribed. Sent from my SM-G950U using Forums mobile app I took what i thought was enough for the voyage but the forecast for the last couple of days was quite choppy and i only had enough for one day so i smiled nicely at the gorgeous man at customer services and said can i get just a couple of tabs from here incase it was a choppy sea tomorrow. He smiled and opened the draw and handed me a one packet of 2 . Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted October 6, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I took what i thought was enough for the voyage but the forecast for the last couple of days was quite choppy and i only had enough for one day so i smiled nicely at the gorgeous man at customer services and said can i get just a couple of tabs from here incase it was a choppy sea tomorrow. He smiled and opened the draw and handed me a one packet of 2 . Sent from my iPhone using Forums Good negotiating! No need for the other 8...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzy1 Posted October 6, 2018 #18 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Good negotiating! No need for the other 8...... Haha !! Its all in the smile ! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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