Complete dosing information for SCOPOLAMINE 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 with soap and water after application. • Avoid touching or applying pressure to the transdermal system once applied. • Upon removal, fold used transdermal system in half with sticky side together, discard to prevent accidental contact or ingestion, and wash the hands and application site with soap and water. 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 s