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Prevents nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness in adults.
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Transderm Scop |
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Missed Dose |
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Scopolamine
Transderm Scop
Uses
Prevents nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness in adults.
Storage
- Fold the old patch in half and throw it away where children and pets can not reach it.
Store at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Patch.
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
This medicine comes with a patient information sheet.
- Read it carefully before using.
Wash and dry your hands before applying the patch.
Tear open the package carefully; do not cut it open.
Take the liner off the sticky side before applying.
Apply the patch to dry skin behind the ear.
If the patch is loose or falls off, apply a new patch at a different place behind the ear.
If treatment is needed for more than 3 days, apply a new patch.
After you take off the patch, wash the place where the patch was and your hands thoroughly.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Severe skin rash or hives
Confusion or memory loss
Cannot go to the bathroom (urinate)
Severe eye pain
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to scopolamine.
Missed Dose
- Apply the missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for your next dose, apply a new patch and return to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not apply two patches at once.
Drug Interactions
- Talk with your doctor before using the patch if you have glaucoma, lung disease, prostate problems, trouble urinating, heart disease, or any other medical problems.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before you use this medicine.
This medicine may cause drowsiness.
- Be careful while driving a car, using machinery or doing dangerous jobs.
This medicine may make you sweat less and cause your body to get too hot.
- Be careful in hot weather, when you are exercising, or if using a sauna or whirlpool.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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