Scopolamine Transdermal System is used for the prevention of symptoms of motion sickness, such as nausea (feeling sick), vomiting (being sick) and vertigo (loss of balance), which can occur when travelling by boat, plane, train or car.
This medicine belongs to a group of medicines called anti-emetics or anti-nauseants. Scopolamine Transdermal System contains the active ingredient scopolamine (hyoscine).
Formulated delivery of approximately 1 mg over three days.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Apply one patch about 5 – 6 hours before embarking on a journey (or on the evening before the journey).
Please refer to New Zealand Consumer Medicine Information for more details.
Each patch contains:
scopolamine 1.5 mg
Other Ingredients: polyethylene/polyester film, polypropylene, povidone, silicone adhesive, brown imprinting ink
Do not use Scopolamine Transdermal System if you:
Do not give this medicine to a child under the age of 10 years. Safety and effectiveness in children younger than 10 years have not been established.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
If you are not sure whether you should start using this medicine, talk to your doctor.
