Seasickness in Thailand: what to buy at the pharmacy
Nausea on ferries, speedboats or winding roads.
What to ask for first
Dimenhydrinate 50 mg
Take 30–60 minutes before the trip.
Causes drowsiness. Don't ride or drive after taking it.
See all 2 medicine options and real pack photos in the Mai Sabai app.
Open the appFree to try. Full guide: ฿79 once, for your whole trip.Look after yourself
- Sit in the middle of the boat, outside if you can.
- Look at the horizon; don't read or look at your phone.
- Eat a light meal before you travel.
See a doctor today if
- Vomiting so much you can't keep water down
- Dizziness or spinning that continues for days after the trip
- Severe headache, weakness or trouble speaking
Show this screen to the pharmacist
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ขอยาสำหรับอาการนี้
Hello, I have: seasick / carsick. I'd like medicine for this.
Do I need a prescription?
Not for the medicines on this page. Thai pharmacies sell them over the counter, and the pharmacist on duty can advise you. Always mention allergies, pregnancy and any other medicines you take.
Other symptoms
- Cold & feverRunny or blocked nose, sneezing, mild fever.
- Sore throatScratchy or painful throat, hurts to swallow.
- Cough & phlegmChesty cough with mucus.
- DiarrheaLoose or watery stools, stomach cramps.
- Cuts & scrapesGrazes, small cuts, scooter scrapes (the 'Thai tattoo').
Emergency numbers in Thailand
- 1669Ambulance / medical emergency
- 1155Tourist Police (English)
- 191Police
General information for minor illness in healthy adults, not a diagnosis. Read the pack label, tell the pharmacist about other medicines you take, and see a doctor if you're not better in 2–3 days. Brand names are hidden on pack photos; the same medicine may come in different packs.