I thought attaching it under the ear was like getting into a car... an hour ago.
It was a wrong idea.
When I was young, I used to get really carsick, so I often wore ear patches... haha
The children, especially the second one, often experience motion sickness, so I frequently look for motion sickness medication...
I don't think attaching it under the ears would be good for children.
I'm preparing with a motion sickness medication... since it's 30 minutes prior, I'm managing to keep it well, which is a relief.
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[Edaily Reporter Na Eun-kyung] It is the season when outings become more frequent. During the sunny spring weather, traveling long distances by bus or car can often cause motion sickness, and many people struggle with it. Today, we will learn about the proper way to use anti-motion sickness medication.
Motion sickness refers to symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and headaches that occur when using transportation. It happens when the various sensory organs in our body send conflicting information, preventing the brain from issuing a coordinated command. For example, when inside a car or airplane, the eyes do not perceive movement, but the vestibular organs in the ears detect vibrations or motion inside the vehicle.
When the vestibular system transmits conflicting information to the brain, it stimulates the brain's vomiting center, causing nausea or vomiting. These stimuli are transmitted by neurotransmitters such as histamine and acetylcholine. This is why medications used for motion sickness work by blocking histamine and acetylcholine.
Kimum Pharmaceutical's 'Kimit' (left) and Dongseong Pharmaceutical's 'Toslong S' (right) (Photo = each company)
Motion sickness medication is intended for prevention, so it is more effective to use it before traveling rather than after symptoms such as nausea or vomiting appear. Commonly used are patch and oral medications. The well-known patch motion sickness medication, 'Kimite' by Myungmoon Pharmaceutical, should be applied to dry skin behind the ear at least 4 hours before the trip, and taken or squeezed into the mouth. The oral motion sickness medication, 'Toslong' by Dongsung Pharmaceutical, is best taken 30 minutes prior.
The duration of motion sickness medication is about 3 days for scopolamine-based formulations like Kimite, and 4 to 6 hours for diphenhydramine-based formulations like Torslon. Torslon should not be taken in doses exceeding 200 mg per day. The oral dissolving film called 'Musto,' made by Koryo Pharmaceutical, can be taken an hour before travel to provide 24 hours of motion sickness prevention. Since it is important to match the sensory information perceived by our body's sensory organs, looking out the window rather than reading a book or using a mobile phone while riding in a car can also be helpful.
The side effects of motion sickness medication include drowsiness, dry mouth, urinary difficulties, and blurred vision. These are all common anticholinergic effects resulting from blocking acetylcholine receptors. If the ingredient scopolamine in Kymite comes into contact with the eyes, temporary visual disturbances such as blurred vision may occur. When applying or removing the patch, if it touches your hands, wash immediately with soap, and when discarding, fold the adhesive side in half before disposal. If you have certain underlying conditions such as prostate enlargement or glaucoma, you should avoid using motion sickness medication, so be cautious of this aspect in addition to side effects.
You should not drink alcohol or take sleeping pills after using motion sickness medication. Alcohol and sedatives are typical central nervous system depressants, and their combined use with motion sickness medication can increase the depressant effect on the central nervous system.
Na Eun-kyung (eeee@edaily.co.kr)
