Meclizine in Gift Shop?

[Geezlouise123]

Does anyone recall seeing Meclizine  ( Bonine) available recently in the gift shop on Hal ships?  I think it used to be available at the front desk when the ride got a little bumpy but that probably isn't the case any more.  Thanks for any information, 

[knittinggirl]

I've managed to get meclizine at the front desk every cruise yet.  It's usually one of my stops on embarkation day.  It's better to take it before there are any symptoms.

[aliaschief]

I would definitely purchase Bonine before going on a cruise. The price of items in the shop is absurd.

[Geezlouise123]

27 minutes ago, knittinggirl said:

I've managed to get meclizine at the front desk every cruise yet.  It's usually one of my stops on embarkation day.  It's better to take it before there are any symptoms.

Thank you.  That is encouraging!

[Geezlouise123]

13 minutes ago, aliaschief said:

I would definitely purchase Bonine before going on a cruise. The price of items in the shop is absurd.

I'd love to,  but they don't sell it in Canada and they don't sell it in the country where our cruise begins.  It's a good product, wish it was easier to find for us. 

[oceanmom]

On our Nieuw Statendam Christmas cruise, it was $1 for two pills if I overheard the conversation correctly.

[knittinggirl]

I just visit the front desk.  In addition to meclizine, they also have pain killers:  Aspirin and generic tylenol  (I think).

[Fouremco]

40 minutes ago, Geezlouise123 said:

I'd love to,  but they don't sell it in Canada and they don't sell it in the country where our cruise begins.  It's a good product, wish it was easier to find for us. 

Amazon.ca offers both Bonine and generic Meclizine.

[Geezlouise123]

18 minutes ago, Fouremco said:

Amazon.ca offers both Bonine and generic Meclizine.

Good tip, thanks.  I don't have time to order it this trip,  but will keep that in mind for another time.  

[Geezlouise123]

Thank you for all your help, I appreciate it!

[kazu]

You can get it at the front desk as others have said.

 

But the ship’s store (I am not one to push buying stuff on board) has a great product that goes behind your ear (drops).  totally homeopathic but it works great for DH.  

 

We found it in Canada after, but don’t sail without it.  Motion Ease is the name of it and DH swears by it.  As long as it solves his Mal de Mer problems, I’m good 😉  The other stuff makes one sleepy.  This doesn’t.

[hal lover]

Front desk has it.  It is FREE.

[OHCruiser]

I purchased Meclizine 12.5mg scored caplets from Amazon and carry them with me in my toiletry kit.  The usual adult dose would be 25mg, but I'm really sensitive to the medication, so these work really well for me.  Best decision I ever made. 

 

If the captain's report seems like things may be choppy, I take half a pill--that way, I stave off any quick onset of discomfort and I can add to it if the seas worsen.  The theater used to be the worst place for me, but now, it can rock & roll all it wants and I feel great.

 

My son gets ill looking at a tub full of water and he didn't believe me that the Meclizine would work for him, but now that he follows directions, dosing at least 30 mins. before boarding a boat, he can go out on small boats for ocean fishing and come back bragging that he was the only one who didn't spend the trip puking over the side.

 

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[Cybergoth]

If I recall correctly, I think they give out pills for motion sickness and Tylenol in the medical clinic.

[OlsSalt]

Sounds like the Elemis aroma therapy product they offer in the Neptune Suites - the tube of temple balm:

From their website:

 

Motioneaze is all natural.  It is made from a proprietary Botanical Oil Blend [Lavender, Peppermint, Frankincense, Chamomile, Myrrh and Ylang-Ylang.

 

Edited January 19, 2019 by OlsSalt

[whogo]

My wife uses OHCruiser's half dose method in post #13 above, a full dose knocks her out. I would suggest trying a dose at home before your cruise to see how you handle the medication, some people experience unpleasant side effects.

[Daisyloo]

They definitely had Bonine in the shop on board the Nieuw Statendam.  

[Geezlouise123]

Thank you all for such terrific suggestions.  I will check out the Motion Ease at the pharmacy today Kazu!  We don't usually have issues,  this is precautionary.  I loaned our ship kit to a friend and it came back with no Bonine.  

[kazu]

1 hour ago, Geezlouise123 said:

Thank you all for such terrific suggestions.  I will check out the Motion Ease at the pharmacy today Kazu!  We don't usually have issues,  this is precautionary.  I loaned our ship kit to a friend and it came back with no Bonine.  

 

If it’s not at a pharmacy (it isn’t here) it will be at a travel store.  Cheaper to buy it here than on the ship. 😉 

 

DH raves about it and we have lent it to friends who also decided to buy some for their following cruises. 

[OlsSalt]

Make your own "essential oils" for motion sickness: https://www.themiracleofessentialoils.com/essential-oils-for-motion-sickness/

 

Plenty of other free recipes online too claiming the same benefits - most use lavender oils.  (Big part of the Elemis temple balm too)

Edited January 19, 2019 by OlsSalt

[Debzee53]

The front desk will give you meclizine for no charge. We don't carry it with us, but on occasion we have needed it and it was available for the asking. 

 

[zqvol]

On 1/18/2019 at 5:55 PM, aliaschief said:

I would definitely purchase Bonine before going on a cruise. The price of items in the shop is absurd.

 

You can get bottles of 100 tabs from Amazon for about $5. Much less expensive than Bonine and works just as well.

[BJzink]

On ‎1‎/‎18‎/‎2019 at 4:10 PM, Geezlouise123 said:

I'd love to,  but they don't sell it in Canada and they don't sell it in the country where our cruise begins.  It's a good product, wish it was easier to find for us. 

Seems like I remember that Meclizine was available at the medical center, not sure.  I get generic Meclizine at the local pharmacy counter  for a few $$ for a bottle of 50 - a package of Bonine (12 tabs) on the shelf is the same price. Don't know if Canada has this distinction or not.....I take one each morning & evening for preventive purpose.