Revealed at the annual meeting of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists this past week, scientists have formulated an effective gum to relieve motion sickness symptoms faster than pills, chews, or liquids. The absorption of the active ingredient dimenhydrinate was measured through the buccal cavity (inside of your cheek). Biggest hurdle appears to be masking the bitterness of the drug.
Reference: (2012, October 18). "New Medicated Chewing Gum Can Prevent Motion Sickness." Medical News Today. Retrieved from http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/251638.php.
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