ellecruiser Posted April 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Hello I'll shortly be heading off my fourth cruise :D I've just discovered that sea-legs tablets seem to be discontinued - has anyone found a alternative? I can get sea sick in the harbour so I have experimented with all different kinds of stuff in the past Sea bands - I'm not convinced they work for me the patches from the doctor that you stick behind your ear - they worked well but after a few days my close up vision was terrible :eek: Sea-legs - brilliant, 1 a day = no ill effects But I can't find them anywhere, I understand they are the same as Bonine that cruisers from US use but it's not available in UK unless I import it and that is costly. Any suggestions much appreciated thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted April 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 20, 2013 We use Bonine. Not sure if that is available in the UK. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondeckatsea Posted April 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 20, 2013 If you can find Bonine in the UK it has worked well for us. It might be sold under another name. The little tablets they pass out at the Pursers desk are also effective. I get seasick too but fortunately not often. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted April 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/travel-health/medicines/sea-legs.html This is a UK site and says near the bottom that Traveleeze contains the same medication. If not ask the chemist for Meclozine Hydrochloride. Can buy Bonine in the UK on Amazon so it must be available in chemists http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sickness-Protection-Raspberry-Flavored-Chewable/dp/B0000V7728/ref=pd_sim_d_3 Edited April 20, 2013 by Alaskanb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising Golfer Posted April 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Vodka, always works for me!!!:eek: If you do get sick you don't care!!!:D C.G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggeldy Posted April 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 21, 2013 We use Stugeron (had a friend buy it from Boots as we can't get it here). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannygristle Posted April 21, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Have a look at Phenergan - I buy it for husband and daughter. Take a dose, have a lay on the bed, half hour later they're ready to go again. It was the same drug as the ship's Dr gave husband in injection form (at least it was a few years ago when he needed injection - the generic name was listed on my receipt which is why I got Phenergan for the following cruises). HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted April 22, 2013 #8 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Perhaps you could ask your doctor, as she/he'll have your records. and may prescribe something to help. Stugeron is the usual one, but have a word with your chemist- they usually have a selection of travel sickness pills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayenu Posted April 23, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 23, 2013 http://www.pharmacydiscounter.com/sea-legs-tablets/ "The active ingredient in Sea Legs is Meclizine Hydrochloride" if this is true (check the box for ingredients) this is the generic version of what in the US is known as Bonine - a sea-sickness medication. This means, you can use any over-the-counter meds, there is nothing special about Sea-Legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted April 23, 2013 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I found this out: Sea-Legs Active Ingredients: Each tablet contains Meclizine hydrochloride BP 12.5mg Bonine Active Ingredients: Meclizine Hydrochloride 25 mg. You'd need to break the Bonine in half for the same strength of Sea Legs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 23, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 23, 2013 If I were you, I would ask your doctor -- he knows you the best and any other medications that you may be taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieranbinns Posted January 8, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 8, 2014 As a bad traveller by air or sea I too found sea-legs as the best medicine. Having tried almost every other remedy I was somewhat distraught to find the sealegs manufacturing plant had been destroyed by fire. However.....! I have found Sea-legs in a pharmacy in NZ online! Made in Australasia. Go to Pharmacy Discounter and you'll find them in stock. At £20 for 36 they're a little more expensive but a small price to pay to avoid the misery ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcl410 Posted January 8, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Check with you local pharmacy to see if they have generic Meclizine. I picked up a bottle of 100 foe less than $10US. That's a lot cheaper than any of the brand names (like Bonine). Aloha, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancock Posted January 8, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Depending on the cruise line, many will give them to you at guest relations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted January 8, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hello I'll shortly be heading off my fourth cruise :D I've just discovered that sea-legs tablets seem to be discontinued - has anyone found a alternative? I can get sea sick in the harbour so I have experimented with all different kinds of stuff in the past Sea bands - I'm not convinced they work for me the patches from the doctor that you stick behind your ear - they worked well but after a few days my close up vision was terrible :eek: Sea-legs - brilliant, 1 a day = no ill effects But I can't find them anywhere, I understand they are the same as Bonine that cruisers from US use but it's not available in UK unless I import it and that is costly. Any suggestions much appreciated thanks On your roll call for your cruise, ask someone from US to bring Bonine or generic Meclazine for you. Offer to reimburse them. Ginger capsules help, as does candied ginger. Saltine crackers from buffet help. We take some and keep them in our cabin. Purchase a ginger ale from any bar. Even 7Up or any lemon lime soda helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted January 8, 2014 #16 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Tart Green Apples and clear soda also work once you start to feel queasy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treven Posted January 9, 2014 #17 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I've always had good results with a jigger, or two, of Makers Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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