Yes, motion sickness medication is eligible for purchase with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Why Is Motion Sickness Medication FSA/HSA Eligible?
Motion sickness medications are used to prevent or relieve nausea, dizziness, and vomiting caused by travel or other motion-related conditions. Because these medications are used to treat a specific, diagnosable condition, they qualify as eligible medical expenses under IRS Code Section 213(d).
The CARES Act of 2020 made over-the-counter (OTC) motion sickness medications FSA- and HSA-eligible without a prescription.
According to the SIGIS Eligible Product List Criteria, these products are considered eligible as long as they contain an active medicinal ingredient and are marketed for motion sickness relief.
FSA- and HSA-eligible motion sickness medications include:
Dimenhydrinate (e.g., Dramamine)
Meclizine (e.g., Bonine, Antivert)
Cyclizine-based products
Motion sickness patches labeled for nausea or dizziness
Children’s motion sickness tablets or chewables
These items are typically used before or during travel and are eligible without a prescription.
What’s Not Covered?
Products marketed for general wellness, travel comfort, or natural balance without an active medicinal ingredient are not eligible. This includes:
Herbal remedies or supplements marketed for nausea
Aromatherapy bands or essential oils
Pressure-point wristbands without a medicinal component
Motion comfort kits that include non-medical items
To qualify, the product must be labeled as medication and include an active ingredient used to treat motion sickness.
How to Buy Motion Sickness Medication with Your FSA or HSA
You can purchase motion sickness medication directly at buyFSA.com using your FSA or HSA card. Every item listed on buyFSA.com is FSA- and HSA-eligible, so there’s no guesswork or reimbursement hassle.
If purchasing elsewhere:
Use your FSA or HSA card at checkout (in-store or online)
Choose products labeled for motion sickness, nausea, or dizziness relief
Save your receipt in case your plan administrator requests documentation
Avoid comfort-focused products or supplements that lack a treatment claim
For more details, visit the SIGIS Eligible Product List Criteria .
