Scopolamine is an anticholinergic medicine. Scopolamine has many effects in the body including
decreasing the secretion of fluids, slowing the stomach and intestines, and dilation of the pupils.
Scopolamine is used to relieve nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness
and recovery from anesthesia and surgery. Scopolamine may also be used in the treatment of
parkinsonism, spastic muscle states, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, and other conditions.
Scopolamine may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Use scopolamine exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions,
ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Store scopolamine at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Stop using scopolamine and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor
immediately if you experience:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;
swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
pain and redness of the eyes with dilated pupils; or
difficulty urinating.
In rare cases, unusual reactions to ordinary doses of scopolamine have
occurred including confusion, agitation, rambling speech, hallucinations, paranoid behaviors, and
delusions. In the case of such a reaction, stop using scopolamine and seek medical attention.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use scopolamine and
talk to your doctor if you experience
drowsiness;
dizziness;
dry mouth;
restlessness;
blurred vision;
dilated pupils;
dry or itchy eyes;
flushing; or
fast heartbeats.
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headache, and poor coordination have been
reported when treatment that has lasted more than a few days is discontinued. If you use scopolamine
for more than a few days, be aware that these side effects may occur when you stop.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side
effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Scopolamine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including
antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines (including meclizine), sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain
relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are
using, and do not use any other prescription or over-the-counter medicines without first talking to your
doctor.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with scopolamine. Talk to your doctor and
pharmacist before using any prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Scopolamine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness,
drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while using
scopolamine.
Symptoms of a scopolamine overdose include drowsiness, dizziness, agitation, fever excitability,
seizures or convulsions, hallucinations, coma, and death.
Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose,
skip the missed dose and use only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use a
double dose of this medication.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Scopolamine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision. If you experience dizziness,
drowsiness, or blurred vision, avoid these activities.
Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while using
scopolamine.
In rare cases, unusual reactions to ordinary doses of scopolamine have occurred including
confusion, agitation, rambling speech, hallucinations, paranoid behaviors, and delusions. In the case of
such a reaction, stop using scopolamine and seek medical attention.
Do not use scopolamine without first talking to your doctor if you have
kidney disease,
liver disease,
an enlarged prostate,
difficulty urinating,
a stomach obstruction,
heart disease,
bladder problems, or
glaucoma.
You may not be able to use scopolamine, or you may require a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.
Scopolamine is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether
scopolamine will harm an unborn baby. Do not use scopolamine without first talking to your doctor if
you are pregnant.
It is not known whether scopolamine passes into breast milk. Do not use scopolamine
without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Scopolamine is not recommended for use by children. Children are more sensitive to the
side effects of scopolamine.
Elderly individuals may be more likely to experience side effects from scopolamine.
Scopolamine is available with a prescription as a topical patch under the brand name
Transderm-Scop and as an oral tablet under the brand name Scopace. Other brand or generic
formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication,
especially if it is new to you.
Scopace 0.4 mg-white tablets
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your
medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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