Scopoderm

Hyoscine also called scopolamine, belongs to the anti-emetics or anti-sickness group of medicines. It is the active ingredient of Scopoderm, which is used to prevent the symptoms of motion or travel sickness, including nausea, vomiting, and vertigo, or loss of balance.

The active ingredient, hyoscine, blocks a chemical found in parts of your brain and the nervous system called acetylcholine, which results in the reduction of saliva production and secretions in the lungs. It also relaxes the wave-like muscle contractions in the stomach’s walls.  

However, there is no clear evidence that points out how this substance can prevent travel sickness. Experts believe that it intercepts messages from the part of your inner ear that controls balance to the part of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting.

Benefits of using Scopoderm

The main benefit of using Scopoderm is the relief from travel sickness symptoms, which include dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance. You can enjoy the sceneries whether you’re travelling by plane, car, train, bus or boat if you use this medication. Plus, it is easy to use since it comes it a medicated patch form.

You should use these patches exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacies, or as recommended in the patient information leaflet.

Before applying the patches, it is essential to wash your hands and clean and dry your chosen application site. Select a hair-free area, specifically behind the ear, when applying the patch. It is an easy-to-use patch; start by removing the patch from the sachet and peel off the adhesive’s protective covering. After that, apply the patch, the sticky side facing the skin, for a couple of seconds. 

After application, wash your hands and avoid touching the patch afterward. Once you reach your destination and complete your journey, you can remove the patch and dispose of it in a proper disposal areal. Wash your hands and the area where the patch was applied afterward.

You can use each patch up to three (3) days after application; however, if you are travelling for a longer period, replace the patch every three (3) days. Also, the patches were made to withstand daily activities, like bathing and swimming; ensure that the patch was securely applied. However, it is still best to not stay in the water for too long.

As mentioned, you should follow the application instruction as advised by your doctor or pharmacist or refer to the recommended dosage in the enclosed patient information leaflet. 

Each patch contains 1.5mg of its active ingredient, hyoscine. One patch should use applied about five (5) to six (6) hours before the journey or the night before. Each patch can be used up to three (3) days at a time. It is recommended to apply the patch behind the ear since the area is mostly hair-free.

Children aged ten (10) years and above can use the patches following the adult dosage. Children younger than the said age must not use this product. On the other hand, the elderly must consult their doctor before using the patches. 

If you forget to apply the patch on the recommended time frame before the trip, do so right away even while on the road. You may feel restless, overexcited, and confused when you use more than one patch at a time. A higher overdose may result in becoming disorientated, hallucinate, or have fits. Remove the patches immediately and contact your doctor if symptoms of overdose persist.