In case of hill journey, antimotion sickness drugs are
best administered at:
A. Twelve hours before commencing journey
B. One hour before commencing journey
C. Immediately after commencing journey
D. At the first feeling of motion sickness

1 Answer

Answer :

B. One hour before commencing journey

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