Transderm Scop Patches
Chemical
Name: SCOPOLAMINE (skoe-POL-a-meen)
Common Transderm Scop uses
This
medicine is an anticholinergic used to prevent
nausea and vomiting associated with motion
sickness.
Before using Transderm Scop
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 medicine for
emotional or mood disorders (phenothiazines).
Inform your doctor of any other medical
conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or
breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT
RECOMMENDED if you have a history of megacolon.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have
any questions or concerns about using this
medicine.
Transderm Scop Directions
Follow
the directions for using this medicine provided
by your doctor. This medicine comes with a
patient information leaflet. Read it carefully.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any
questions that you may have about this medicine.
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 a
new patch behind the other ear. REMOVE THE PATCH
after 3 days. DISCARD the patch by folding the
sticky sides together and placing in a trash can
that is out of reach of children or pets. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from
heat and light.
Transderm Scop Cautions
THIS
MEDICINE MAY CAUSE drowsiness or blurred vision.
Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything
else that could be dangerous until you know how
you react to this medicine. THIS MEDICINE WILL
ADD TO THE EFFECTS of alcohol and other
depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have
questions about which medicines are depressants.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. DO NOT BECOME
OVERHEATED in hot weather or during exercise or
other activities since heat stroke may occur
while you are using this medicine. THIS MEDICINE
MAY MAKE YOUR EYES sensitive to bright light.
Wearing sunglasses may help. DO NOT GET THIS
MEDICINE in your eyes. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON
BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the
benefits and risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS
EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED
while taking this medicine.
Possible side effects of Transderm Scop
SIDE
EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment
include dry mouth, drowsiness, or blurred
vision. If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience difficulty
urinating or skin irritation. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug
interactions can result in unwanted side effects
or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use
our drug interaction checker to find out if your
medicines interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Transderm Scop
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.
Additional Transderm Scop information
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.
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