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Consider the Kwells range

Travel-sickness medicines containing the same active ingredient as Joy-Rides, with options based on age.

 

PRODUCT UPDATE

Joy-Rides Travel Sickness Tablets are no longer available in the UK

If you previously used Joy-Rides, the Kwells range may offer a suitable age-appropriate alternative. Both Kwells products contain the same active ingredient as Joy-Rides, in different tablet strengths.

  • Helps prevent and control travel sickness
  • Contains hyoscine hydrobromide
  • Can be taken before travel or when nausea starts
  • Options for adults and children aged 4+
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Choose the appropriate product

Which Kwells product is suitable by age?

Select the product for the person who will take it. The two products contain different strengths, so always follow the directions supplied with the selected pack.

 

ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 10

Kwells 300 microgram tablets

Each tablet contains 300 micrograms of hyoscine hydrobromide.

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CHILDREN AGED 4–10

Kwells Kids 150 microgram tablets

Each tablet contains 150 micrograms of hyoscine hydrobromide.

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About the change

Why can’t I buy Joy-Rides?

Joy-Rides Travel Sickness Tablets are no longer supplied in the UK. The active medicine, hyoscine hydrobromide, remains available in other UK-authorised travel-sickness products. Kwells and Kwells Kids are alternative options to consider, but customers must select the appropriate product by age and follow its own leaflet.

 

01 · SAME PURPOSE

Travel-sickness prevention

Kwells and Kwells Kids are authorised for preventing travel sickness and can be taken before a journey or when nausea begins.

02 · SAME MEDICINE

Hyoscine hydrobromide

Both Kwells products contain the same active ingredient as Joy-Rides, helping reduce the signals associated with motion sickness.

03 · CHOOSE BY AGE

Different strengths and directions

Kwells contains 300 micrograms per tablet and Kwells Kids contains 150 micrograms. Choose by age and never reuse the old Joy-Rides dose.

 
At a glance

Joy-Rides and Kwells comparison table

All three products contain hyoscine hydrobromide for travel sickness, but the tablet strengths and age directions differ.

 
Product detail Joy-Rides Kwells 300 Kwells Kids
Availability Discontinued in the UK Available in the UK Available in the UK
Active ingredient — the same medicine Hyoscine hydrobromide Hyoscine hydrobromide Hyoscine hydrobromide
Strength per tablet 150 micrograms 300 micrograms 150 micrograms
Used for — same treatment use Preventing motion sickness Preventing travel sickness Preventing travel sickness
Age range Adults and children aged 3+ Adults and children over 10 Children aged 4–10

Availability

Joy-Rides Discontinued in the UK
Kwells 300 Available in the UK
Kwells Kids Available in the UK

Active ingredient — the same medicine

Joy-Rides Hyoscine hydrobromide
Kwells 300 Hyoscine hydrobromide
Kwells Kids Hyoscine hydrobromide

Strength per tablet

Joy-Rides 150 micrograms
Kwells 300 300 micrograms
Kwells Kids 150 micrograms

Used for — same treatment use

Joy-Rides Preventing motion sickness
Kwells 300 Preventing travel sickness
Kwells Kids Preventing travel sickness

Age range

Joy-Rides Adults and children aged 3+
Kwells 300 Adults and children over 10
Kwells Kids Children aged 4–10

Before taking Kwells

  • Do not take it if you have glaucoma, myasthenia gravis or certain prostate or bowel conditions.
  • It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision; do not drive or operate machinery if affected.
  • Avoid alcohol and check with a pharmacist if you take other medicines.
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice if pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly or under medical care.
Using the alternative

How to use the Kwells range for travel sickness

Choose the appropriate product by age and always check the leaflet supplied with the selected pack.

 

1

Choose by age. Use Kwells Kids for children aged 4–10, and standard Kwells for adults and children over 10.

2

Take up to 30 minutes before travelling, or when nausea begins. The tablets may be sucked, chewed or swallowed.

3

Follow the selected pack’s dose. The products have different strengths; never substitute them tablet-for-tablet or take both together.

Pharmacy support

Not sure which Kwells product is right?

A pharmacist can help you choose a travel-sickness medicine based on age, other medicines and medical conditions. Ask for advice before use if you have glaucoma, epilepsy, prostate, heart, liver, kidney or bowel problems.

Clinical content reviewed by Hussain Member

Superintendent Pharmacist · GPhC 2221167

Choose the appropriate Kwells product

Select by age, then check the full product information before use.

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