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Chemical Name: SCOPOLAMINE (skoe-POL-a-meen)
This medicine is an anticholinergic agent used for preventing nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness and recovery from anesthesia and surgery. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking beta-adrenergic blockers (eg, propranolol), digoxin, or phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine). DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, including nerve problems; prostate problems; difficulty urinating; irregular heartbeat; heart failure; hernia; glaucoma, or a predisposition to glaucoma; allergies; pregnancy; or breast-feeding. Tell your doctor if you will be having a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have narrow-angle glaucoma, difficulty swallowing, stomach or bowel problems (eg, blockage, muscle weakness, ulcerative colitis), bleeding, acid reflux disease, myasthenia gravis, or a blockage of the urinary tract. This medicine should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Follow the directions for taking this medicine provided by your doctor. WEAR ONLY 1 PATCH at a time. Apply the patch to a hairless area of skin behind 1 ear. Do not apply the patch to irritated skin. Wash your hands thoroughly after applying the patch. IF THE PATCH BECOMES LOOSE, remove it and apply and new patch behind the other ear. REMOVE THE PATCH AFTER 3 DAYS. After removing the used patch, fold it in half with the sticky sides together. Discard the patch out of the reach of children and away from pets. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE IF you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine without first talking to your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, OR BLURRED VISION. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use this medicine with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. LIMIT ALCOHOL INTAKE while you are taking this medicine. Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using this medicine; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness. DO NOT BECOME OVERHEATED in hot weather or while you are being active; heatstroke may occur. THIS MEDICINE MAY make your eyes more sensitive to sunlight. It may help to wear sunglasses. DO NOT GET THIS MEDICINE in your eyes or mouth. SKIN BURNS MAY OCCUR if this patch is worn during a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. If you will be having an MRI, tell your doctor that you use this medicine. You will need to remove the patch before having the MRI. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINES, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU BECOME PREGNANT, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. It is not known if this medicine is found in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine.
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include blurred vision; dizziness; drowsiness; or dry mouth. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience difficulty urinating; pain and reddening of the eyes, accompanied by dilated pupils; or skin irritation. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your healthcare provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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If overdose is suspected, remove the patch. Contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include disorientation, memory disturbances, dizziness, restlessness, hallucinations, and confusion. Remove patch immediately if these symptoms occur.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children and pets.
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