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Scopolamine (Transdermal) (Patch, Extended Release)

Scopolamine (Absorbed through the skin)
Scopolamine (skoe-POL-a-meen)Treat nausea and vomiting.
Transderm Scop

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to scopolamine, or if you have narrow angle glaucoma.

How to Use This Medicine:
Patch

  • Your doctor will tell you how many patches to use, where to apply them, and how often to apply them. Do not use more patches or apply them more often than your doctor tells you to.
  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
  • To prevent motion sickness, apply the patch at least 4 hours before you need it.
  • Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before applying the patch.
  • Leave the patch in its sealed wrapper until you are ready to put it on. Tear the wrapper open carefully. NEVER CUT the wrapper or the patch with scissors. Do not use any patch that has been cut by accident.
  • Take the liner off the sticky side before applying.
  • Apply the patch to dry, hairless skin behind the ear.
  • If the patch is loose or falls off, apply a new patch at a different place behind the ear.
  • After you take off the patch, wash the place where the patch was and your hands thoroughly.
  • Only one patch should be used at any time.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
  • Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have glaucoma, prostate problems, trouble urinating, blocked bowels, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of seizures or mental illness.
  • This medicine can cause blurring of vision and other vision problems if it comes in contact with the eyes. This medicine may also cause problems with urination. If any of these reactions occur, remove the patch and call your doctor right away.
  • This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert. If you plan to participate in underwater sports, this medicine may cause disorienting effects. If this is a concern for you, talk with your doctor.
  • 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.
  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
  • Skin burns have been reported at the patch site in several patients wearing an aluminized transdermal system during a magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI). Because Transderm Scōp® contains aluminum, it is recommended to remove the system before undergoing an MRI.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Blurred vision.
  • Confusion or memory loss.
  • Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat.
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, or fainting.
  • Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there.
  • Severe eye pain.
  • Trouble urinating.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

  • Dry mouth.
  • Dry, itchy, or red eyes.
  • Restlessness.
  • Skin rash or redness.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088