Darcy15 Posted September 13, 2018 #26 Share Posted September 13, 2018 It is likely to be the same. Can you check what the active ingredient of the UK version is? The active ingredient of the Aust Avomine is/was promethazine theoclate. https://www.superdrug.com/Avomine/Avomine-25mg-tablets-28s/p/464650 Available here in U.K. Active ingredient promethazine theoclate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted September 13, 2018 #27 Share Posted September 13, 2018 https://www.superdrug.com/Avomine/Avomine-25mg-tablets-28s/p/464650 Available here in U.K. Active ingredient promethazine theoclate So the UK Avomine is the same as the discontinued Aussie one. I have looked at buying the UK Avomine on line, but I don't have to hurry because I have some left from my last purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miamia65 Posted September 15, 2018 #28 Share Posted September 15, 2018 I find that Bonine (meclizine) is the best, always available on Royal ships... and available to buy on eBay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupcakeSusie Posted September 23, 2018 #29 Share Posted September 23, 2018 We bought some Bonine onboard EOS and will do so next time - no avomine available anywhere so I’ll get some Kwells and phenergan, and hope for the best. The bonine onboard was expensive but worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiedisneyfan Posted September 23, 2018 #30 Share Posted September 23, 2018 We bought some Bonine onboard EOS and will do so next time - no avomine available anywhere so I’ll get some Kwells and phenergan, and hope for the best. The bonine onboard was expensive but worth it. You don't even need to buy it, go to the medical centre, they have a box on the counter for people to take some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#cruiseaddict Posted January 19, 2019 #31 Share Posted January 19, 2019 On 9/13/2018 at 5:34 PM, Aus Traveller said: So the UK Avomine is the same as the discontinued Aussie one. I have looked at buying the UK Avomine on line, but I don't have to hurry because I have some left from my last purchase. On 9/13/2018 at 5:24 PM, Darcy15 said: https://www.superdrug.com/Avomine/Avomine-25mg-tablets-28s/p/464650 Available here in U.K. Active ingredient promethazine theoclate Hi just wondering if you need a prescription to buy it in the UK or can just get over the counter at a Boots or something? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 19, 2019 #32 Share Posted January 19, 2019 4 hours ago, #cruiseaddict said: Hi just wondering if you need a prescription to buy it in the UK or can just get over the counter at a Boots or something? Thanks I cannot answer this for sure, but it is likely to be over the counter. Maybe enquire at the UK 'general discussion' section of this forum called The Pub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell21 Posted January 19, 2019 #33 Share Posted January 19, 2019 Just before Xmas we bought a heap online from England for my wife, I don't need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcy15 Posted January 19, 2019 #34 Share Posted January 19, 2019 20 hours ago, #cruiseaddict said: Hi just wondering if you need a prescription to buy it in the UK or can just get over the counter at a Boots or something? Thanks OTC at Boots or Superdrug, or any pharmacy ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupcakeSusie Posted January 19, 2019 #35 Share Posted January 19, 2019 On 9/23/2018 at 5:54 PM, aussiedisneyfan said: You don't even need to buy it, go to the medical centre, they have a box on the counter for people to take some. Yes, it is also available at guest services. I like to have a supply of good quality meds because one of my kids gets carsick which is partly why I bought the bonine onboard. Aussies if you’re in NZ stock up on ‘sealegs’ it is the same as bonine and able to be brought into Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 20, 2019 #36 Share Posted January 20, 2019 The first time I bought Avomine was at the Guest Services desk after it was recommended by the medical centre - they wouldn't give me the injection to stop seasickness unless I had taken Avomine and then found it didn't work. It did. I didn't mind the cost at the time, but it was $15 for 5 tablets. I bought the next lot at Chemist Warehouse - 30 tablets for $9.60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted January 20, 2019 #37 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I used Phernergan on our cruise to NZ in November. It worked very well for me, perhaps even a little better than Avomine. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted January 20, 2019 #38 Share Posted January 20, 2019 38 minutes ago, possum52 said: I used Phernergan on our cruise to NZ in November. It worked very well for me, perhaps even a little better than Avomine. Leigh That's good to know. I was told by my doctor (and also a doctor on the ship I went to Antarctica on) that Phenergan and Avomine are the same. I haven't had to try Phenergan yet. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porky55 Posted January 20, 2019 #39 Share Posted January 20, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, CupcakeSusie said: Yes, it is also available at guest services. I like to have a supply of good quality meds because one of my kids gets carsick which is partly why I bought the bonine onboard. Aussies if you’re in NZ stock up on ‘sealegs’ it is the same as bonine and able to be brought into Australia. Hi CupcakeSusie, I use Bonine - works a treat - but have to pick it up while on a cruise ship or on EBay. So bought some Sealegs while in NZ then checked ingredients; Bonine tablets contain 25% meclizine (the anti nausea drug) Sealegs contain 12.5% meclizine So to get the same result, I needed twice as many 🤔 and still need to buy online. It is great to know that there is a local product that will do the job though isn’t it? So it’s a fallback for me after Bonine 👍 Rose Edited January 20, 2019 by Porky55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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