Do they still give out meclazine (bonine) at Guest Relations?

[Alakegirl]

Or do you have to go to medical to get it? And what if the medical office is closed when you need it?

[Denny01]

Why not just get your own and bring it. 

 

Den

Edited September 27, 2022 by Denny01

[cruisestitch]

Thanks but I would like to know the answer to the question, please

[Vegasd4430]

When I was on the Summitt in May, they did.  I went to guest relations and asked.

[calicakes]

They did on Reflection last week. 

[kokopelli-az]

On the app for our upcoming cruise on the Equinox, it says:

 

Guests needing over-the-counter medications for seasickness may stop by guest services for assistance. 

[PTC DAWG]

14 hours ago, cruisestitch said:

Thanks but I would like to know the answer to the question, please

LOL…most all cruises do, unless they run out. 

[bEwAbG]

I start taking it the day before I step on board and keep enough on hand to last through the cruise.  Would not rely on the ship always having it, especially in these days of supply chain issues.  

[Happy Texans]

17 hours ago, Alakegirl said:

Or do you have to go to medical to get it? And what if the medical office is closed when you need it?

Yes they do.  Just off the Equinox and they gave it to you.

 

[baggal]

I still don't understand why the OP can't buy it relatively inexpensively over the counter at any drug store, supermarket, etc. You can also get a generic type which is even less expensive (CVS, Walgreens, etc).  For it to really work well, you need to take a dose BEFORE you board the ship (ideally that morning) and then continue while you're on the ship.  If you start taking it once you are sea sick, its not nearly as effective.

[bEwAbG]

20 minutes ago, baggal said:

I still don't understand why the OP can't buy it relatively inexpensively over the counter at any drug store, supermarket, etc. You can also get a generic type which is even less expensive (CVS, Walgreens, etc).  For it to really work well, you need to take a dose BEFORE you board the ship (ideally that morning) and then continue while you're on the ship.  If you start taking it once you are sea sick, its not nearly as effective.

 

It's not available over-the-counter everywhere (outside the U.S.).  U.S. passengers should plan to take it with them, IMO.  As you say, you really need it in your system before you get sick. 

[Jim_Iain]

1 hour ago, baggal said:

I still don't understand why the OP can't buy it relatively inexpensively over the counter at any drug store, supermarket, etc. You can also get a generic type which is even less expensive (CVS, Walgreens, etc).  For it to really work well, you need to take a dose BEFORE you board the ship (ideally that morning) and then continue while you're on the ship.  If you start taking it once you are sea sick, its not nearly as effective.

 

If I'm not mistaken our Canadian Neighbor are unable to purchase it in Canada,   They no longer sell it by any brand name. 

[calicakes]

50 minutes ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

If I'm not mistaken our Canadian Neighbor are unable to purchase it in Canada,   They no longer sell it by any brand name. 

They can get Gravol.  Its a somewhat close equivalent. 

[calicakes]

We actually put seasick patches behind our ear and they worked well.  

[Salt Lifer]

2 hours ago, baggal said:

I still don't understand why the OP can't buy it relatively inexpensively over the counter at any drug store, supermarket, etc. You can also get a generic type which is even less expensive (CVS, Walgreens, etc).  For it to really work well, you need to take a dose BEFORE you board the ship (ideally that morning) and then continue while you're on the ship.  If you start taking it once you are sea sick, its not nearly as effective.

Not everyone knows they get seasick.  Or has never experienced seasickness in the past and is suddenly impacted.  OP may be in such a situation now?

[Denny01]

50 minutes ago, Salt Lifer said:

Not everyone knows they get seasick.  Or has never experienced seasickness in the past and is suddenly impacted.  OP may be in such a situation now?

I would assume if the OP asked the question Prior to cruising, they May be concerned Prior to cruising. 

 

My wife brings the wrist bands. I never understood how that works, but it does for her. 

 

Den

[cruisestitch]

1 hour ago, calicakes said:

They can get Gravol.  Its a somewhat close equivalent. 

Gravel is similar to Dramamine.  It is completely different than Bonine.

[GORDONCHICK]

1 hour ago, Salt Lifer said:

Not everyone knows they get seasick.  Or has never experienced seasickness in the past and is suddenly impacted.  OP may be in such a situation now?

Possibly.  But the OP has been on CC since 2017 and has over 2000 posts.  If currently on a ship and experiencing seasickness, it would be easier and faster to go to guest services and ask vs posting here and waiting for answers.

 

I used to take Bonine starting the day before our cruises and then every evening while getting ready for dinner because they speed the ship up at night to make good time when needed.  That's usually when I 'had issues.  I still take it with me, but haven't have to take it in a number of years.  But there was one cruise that was really bad (crew was putting out barf bags, which is never a good sign) and I even took another one.  I still felt the movement but didn't get sick.

[baggal]

2 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

 

If I'm not mistaken our Canadian Neighbor are unable to purchase it in Canada,   They no longer sell it by any brand name. 

I didn't know that but I just checked and they sell them on Amazon.

[goofysmom99]

Wow, I can get 300 of them for $13 on Amazon!  Never knew that.

[Alakegirl]

Not currently on a ship.  Trying to get information to give good advice to friends who will be Cruising soon and and have been unable to puchase Bonine at home.

[Jim_Iain]

2 hours ago, calicakes said:

They can get Gravol.  Its a somewhat close equivalent. 

Good to hear.   I've never heard of Gravol.  Looked and I like the ingredients and that they are time release.   I'll have to pick some up for my Sister-In-Law who will be sailing with us in April - just in case.   I found they have them on Amazon.

 

As a kid I was terrible with motion sickness.   After I became a Pilot I never got air sick again.     After cruising for a couple years my body must have gotten used to it and I never get sea sick -- even on the wildest seas. 

 

When I was bothered in my early days I found that what worked for me was to take a pill the night before (the make me sleepy for sure and I got a great night sleep).   I would then take one in the morning before boarding and found it calmed my inner ear down and I was fine for the rest of the trip.   I still carry them just in case

[Treasure Hunter]

Dramamine works great. Just buy the non drowsy type or you’ll sleep thru the cruise. Last week on NCL they had it in guest services. Wrist bands work for some people. The patches are great but I believe you need a doctor’s prescription and you are non supposed to drink alcohol while wearing it.. I bring a pharmacy with me. That’s why we can’t travel with carry-ons. One trip I had so much, a doctor we were traveling with said he could do open heart surgery on the sidewalk with what I had.

[Alakegirl]

Non-drowsy Dramamine = Bonine = Meclizine

[RichYak]

11 hours ago, Alakegirl said:

Non-drowsy Dramamine = Bonine = Meclizine

Not quite..

 

Non-drowsy Dramamine = Ginger

Less-drowsy Dramamine = Bonine = Meclizine