It’s last call for summer vacation, and whether you’re packing the car for a cross-country road trip, getting ready to cruise to an exotic locale, or flying halfway around the world, motion sickness is one thing you’ll want to leave behind.
Motion sickness, a common condition that affects millions of people and more than half of all women, causes many families to rethink travel plans. A new national survey issued by Dramamine® revealed that the vast majority – 86 percent – agrees that motion sickness can spoil travel plans, and more than one in three women often think about changing plans due to the possibility of someone in their family getting motion sickness. Shockingly, 57 percent of sufferers don’t take steps to prevent or treat it. 
Moms: there is no need to silently suffer anymore! Dramamine® has partnered with travel expert Colleen Lanin, author of The Travel Mamas' Guide, to help women and their families make the most of their summer vacations. If waves make you woozy or car rides make your head spin, try these tips:
- Enjoy the View: If you're prone to motion sickness, don't read in the car or on your flight. Instead, listen to music or talk with your travel mates as a distraction.
- Rule the Road: When on a road trip, volunteer to be the driver. You're less likely to get motion sickness when you're focused on the road.
- Unplug: Put down your phone, tablet or portable video game, all of which can trigger motion sickness.
- Zone Out: Take a nap. By closing your eyes, you're removing the visual stimuli that could potentially cause motion sickness.
- Be Prepared: Pack Dramamine® on every trip, and take it about an hour before traveling to prevent the symptoms of motion sickness.
One of the biggest barriers to preventing or treating motion sickness among those prone to the condition is uncertainty about treatment methods. For instance, despite the frequency of motion sickness among children, about one-third of moms rarely or never give their children anything to prevent it. A staggering 73 percent of moms incorrectly think that Dramamine® is only safe for adults, when in reality, it is the leading over-the-counter motion sickness relief brand for adults and children ages two to 12. 
The most effective way to prevent and treat motion sickness is with over-the-counter medicine. Dramamine®, America's number one over-the-counter brand for treatment of motion sickness, is available in four varieties: Dramamine® Original Formula, Dramamine® for Kids, Dramamine® Less Drowsy and Dramamine® Chewable. Dramamine is available at most mass merchandisers, drug stores and grocery stores throughout the United States.
For more information, visit www.dramamine.com or www.facebook/dramamineescape. 
