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What is scopolamine transdermal? Scopolamine transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using scopolamine transdermal? Scopolamine transdermal is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old. How should I use scopolamine transdermal? Do not take by mouth. Scopolamine transdermal is for use only on the skin. Wear only 1 patch at a time.
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Wash your hands and the area behind your ear thoroughly with soap and water to remove any traces of scopolamine from the area. If a new patch needs to be applied, place a fresh patch on the hairless area behind your other ear. If you have used scopolamine patches for several days or longer, you may experience withdrawal symptoms that could start 24 hours or more after removing the scopolamine patch such as difficulty with balance, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, sweating, headache, confusion, muscle weakness, slow heart rate or low blood pressure.
Call your doctor right away if your symptoms become severe. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Scopolamine patches may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while you are using this medication. Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture not in the bathroom. Store patches in an upright position; do not bend or roll them. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.
To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location — one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet.
Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. In case of overdose or if someone swallows a scopolamine patch, call your local poison control center at If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are using scopolamine patch.
Do not let anyone else use your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital.
It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Scopolamine Transdermal Patch pronounced as skoe pol' a meen.
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