Yes they are charging for meds now

[Legend]

Motion Sickness pills are no longer offered "free of charge". Bonine (Meclizine) can be purchased from the Medical Center, Guest Services Desk or through Room Service.

 

 

 

The Medical Center can administer a motion sickness shot to those who are actively ill, but not as preventive medicine, which Bonine is used for. The Medical Center does not have motion sickness patches or wristbands.

[OhioJeff]

Motion Sickness pills are no longer offered "free of charge". Bonine (Meclizine) can be purchased from the Medical Center, Guest Services Desk or through Room Service.

 

 

 

The Medical Center can administer a motion sickness shot to those who are actively ill, but not as preventive medicine, which Bonine is used for. The Medical Center does not have motion sickness patches or wristbands.

Discussion going on here

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1195353

[Sargent_Schultz]

Medication

Motion Sickness: complimentary Meclizine (Bonine) is available from the Medical Center, Room Service or the Information Desk, free of charge. A motion sickness shot can be administered to those who are actively vomiting, but not as preventive medicine; there is a fee for the shot. The Medical Center does not have motion sickness patches nor wristbands.

Over-the-Counter medications for cold, cough, upset stomach or other minor illnesses can be purchased at the Medical Center from 8:00am-8:00pm. In addition, the shops on board may carry some of these items.

Prescription drugs and vitamins may not be readily available either on board the ship or in the ports-of-call.

 

 

 

http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Medical_Services.aspx

[jessemon]

I take my own motion sickness preventitives with me....Just like all other meds I might need. Why would I or anyone expect Carnival or any other cruise line to pay for them....:rolleyes: