Complete dosing information for SCOLOPAMINE TRANSDERMAL SYSTEM
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Application and Removal ( 2.1 ) • Each scopolamine transdermal system delivers 1 mg of scopolamine over 3 days. • Only wear one transdermal system at a time. • Do not cut the transdermal system. • Wash hands thoroughly after application. • Upon removal, fold used transdermal system in half with sticky side together, and discard to prevent accidental contact or ingestion. Recommended Dosage : • Motion Sickness : Apply one transdermal system to the hairless area behind one ear at least 4 hours before antiemetic effect is required for use up to 3 days. If therapy for more than 3 days is required, remove the first transdermal system and apply a new transdermal system behind the other ear. ( 2.2 ) • PONV : For surgeries other than cesarean section, apply one transdermal system behind the ear the evening before surgery and remove 24 hours following surgery. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Important Application and Removal Instructions • Each scopolamine transdermal system is formulat