Treat Motion Sickness With Scopolamine
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Scopolamine Key Facts
Other known brand names
Scopoderm
About Scopolamine
Scopolamine (also known as hyoscine hydrobromide) transdermal patches are commonly prescribed for the control of travel sickness. Scopolamine is classed as an anti-emetic or anti-sickness medicine with anticholinergic properties and is available with a prescription.
NowPatient offers Scopolamine for the prevention of motion sickness only, following an online consultation with a prescribing clinician with appropriate safe-guards.
Key facts of Scopolamine
- For the treatment of motion sickness
- Scopolamine has some common side effects which include dry mouth, blurred vision, and skin irritation
- It can be dangerous if you take Scopolamine with certain medications like sleeping tablets. If you’re not sure if it is safe, discuss this with the prescribing clinician
- Avoid alcohol while using Scopolamine and until its effects have worn off. This may take 24 hours or more
- You should not use these patches if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without advice from a healthcare professional.
Who is Scopolamine not suitable for?
Scopolamine may not be suitable for some people. To make sure it’s safe for you, speak to a healthcare professional before using Scopolamine if you:
- Have glaucoma
- Suffer from epilepsy
- Have liver or kidney disease
- Have a known allergy to Scopolamine patches
- Have a bladder, pyloric, prostate problems, or bowel obstruction
- Have ulcerative colitis
- Have Down’s Syndrome
- Have diarrhoea or fever
- Have myasthenia gravis
- Are an elderly patient
How and where to get Scopolamine?
You can buy Scopolamine safely and securely from NowPatient under certain circumstances and for the appropriate condition. You can start a consultation today for free and if you qualify for treatment, you only pay for the cost of the medication. Delivery is made to your home or office from our registered pharmacy.
Our service is certified, safe and effective, and we only ever treat conditions within our scope. If you book a consultation with a prescribing clinician for the treatment of motion sickness, you can discuss if Scopolamine is a suitable treatment option for you.
At the end of the consultation, the clinician will decide if a treatment plan is suitable for you. If it is, the clinician will issue you with a prescription which can then be ordered, paid for and delivered directly to your chosen address by NowPatient.
Dosage and strength for Scopolamine for motion sickness
Scopolamine is available as a transdermal patch containing 1.5mg of Scopolamine (hyoscine) when used for travel sickness.
Information about how to use Scopolamine for motion sickness
Scopolamine should be applied 5 to 6 hours before travel, for best results, but may be applied during travel to reduce the feeling of sickness. Follow these steps:
- Apply the patch to a dry, hairless area of skin behind your ear, sticky side down
- Wash your hands when applying and removing the patch. Also wash the area of skin where the patch was applied
- If the patch peels off during your journey, remove the patch, clean the area, and apply a new patch behind your other ear
Patches last for up to 72 hours. You may use Scopolamine for longer journeys. Simply remove the patch after 3 days and apply a new patch behind your other ear. Read the patient information leaflet (PIL) provided to you for further information and clarification.
What happens if you use too much Scopolamine?
Scopolamine patches do not contain a high dose, so overdose is unlikely to be fatal but please beware of side-effects. However, it can be highly uncomfortable and could lead to other potential complications, which may be fatal. If you use more than prescribed, then it can lead to some unpleasant side effects such as anxiety, severe drowsiness, mood changes, a fast or irregular heartbeat, and seizures.
You should talk to your doctor or reach out to one of our prescribing clinicians, if you have used too much Scopolamine and you experience any of the side effects or are worried.
What are the side effects of Scopolamine?
Possible side effects of Scopolamine are split into common and serious.
Common side effects include:
- Dry mouth
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness, disorientation
- Blurred vision
- Skin irritation
Serious side effects include:
- Hallucinations
- Anxiety
- Mood changes
- Skin rashes
- Difficulty passing urine
- Eye pain
If you experience any serious side effects, you should contact NHS 111 or if it warrants go to A&E or ring 999.
If you experience a serious allergic reaction with the signs shown below, you should contact emergency services on 999:
- Your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen
- You’re breathing very fast or struggling to breathe (you may become very wheezy or feel like you’re choking or gasping for air)
- Your throat feels tight or you’re struggling to swallow
- Your skin, tongue or lips turn blue, grey or pale (if you have black or brown skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet)
- You suddenly become very confused, drowsy or dizzy
- Someone faints and cannot be woken up
Always report adverse effects to the MHRA Yellow Card reporting system. You can read more about this here: How and where do I report side effects of my medication?
Information about using Scopolamine at the same time as other medications or herbal supplements
There is not enough evidence to suggest there are any drug interactions between herbal supplements and Scopolamine. In any event, you should let your prescribing clinician know if you are taking any herbal supplements. Speak to your doctor or clinician if you are taking:
- Treatments for allergies
- Antidepressants
- Parkinsons medicines
- Antiarrhythmics
- Antiepilipetics
- Other travel sickness medication
Why might Scopolamine not work for travel sickness?
Scopolamine may not work properly if the patch becomes detached from your skin. If this occurs, remove the patch completely, clean the area, and apply a new patch behind your other ear.
Can Scopolamine taken for travel sickness be taken long term?
Patches last for up to 72 hours, but you may use Scopolamine for longer. Remove the patch after 3 days and apply a new patch behind your other ear. Read the patient information leaflet (PIL) provided to you for further information.
Is there a herbal Scopolamine?
No. Herbal Scopolamine does not exist. If you have been marketed with such a formulation, it may be fake.
Can women use Scopolamine?
Women can use Scopolamine for the treatment of travel sickness, but should not use these patches if they are pregnant or breastfeeding without advice from a healthcare professional. It is best advised in these circumstances.
Should I avoid any particular food or drink when taking Scopolamine?
You can eat and drink normally when using Scopolamine patches, but avoid alcohol until the effects have worn off. This may take 24 hours or more.
How to store Scopolamine
- Keep Scopolamine out of the sight and reach of children
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the carton and tube/pump (marked as “EXP”). The expiry date refers to the last day of that month
- Store the patches in an upright position at room temperature, between 20°C and 25°C, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not bend or roll the pouches
- Do not remove the patch from its pouch until you are ready to use it
- Do not dispose of unused Scopolamine patches in household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to properly dispose of medicines you no longer use. These steps help protect the environment
Alternatives to Scopolamine
Alternatives for the treatment of motion sickness include promethazine, Stugeron, Scopoderm, and Kwells, over the counter.
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Everything You Need to Know About Getting Treated Privately With Scopolamine
What does the Get Treated Privately service for Scopolamine do?
The Get Treated Privately service is a private prescribing service which is designed for adults aged 18 years and over, who are experiencing health issues and who would like to receive a fast-track assessment and if applicable, a treatment plan from a qualified prescribing clinician. Treatments for Scopolamine are dispensed and delivered to your home or workplace from our regulated online pharmacy.
Is this a safe Scopolamine prescribing service?
Yes. Our formulary of medications prescribed and conditions treated are controlled, governed, and continuously risk-assessed by our Medical Director, Dr Ihtesham Sabri. Unlike other prescribing services which operate using faceless questionnaires, our Scopolamine prescribing service is conducted through remote video consultations, also known as synchronous consultations. This builds patient safety and prescribing appropriateness into our service, ensuring our prescribing clinicians can be satisfied with who and what they are treating. There is no guarantee of supply of medications, and any prescriptions supplied are at the sole discretion of our clinician prescriber. There is no charge for the Scopolamine consultation.
What is a prescribing clinician and is it safe for me to use them on the NowPatient platform?
Our prescribing clinicians are board-certified pharmacists, nurses, or doctors who can also prescribe any medicine for any medical condition, subject to accepted accreditation and good clinical practice. They are all registered with their respective regulatory bodies. For example, a pharmacist independent prescriber is registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Each prescribing clinician undergoes an extensive background check including a disclosure and barring service check (DBS). In addition, they undergo a rigorous license verification process. When you book an appointment with our prescribing clinicians you will see their full name, license number, and any specialized credentials they have.
Is the service available worldwide?
Yes, you can get treated privately for Scopolamine worldwide.
Do I need to pay for this service?
Yes. This is a private service. You do not need to pay for the consultation. You only pay for the cost of the Scopolamine you are prescribed.
How do I book a consultation?
Once you have logged into your account, you will need to navigate to the Get Treated Privately service card which is located as a service item on the dashboard.
Using the action button on the service card, you can select one of the following – ‘Search Treatments’ or ‘Search Conditions’. From here you can search for Scopolamine.
Depending on the search type and the product/condition that you would like to get treated, you will be taken to a consultation booking screen. Follow the simple steps to complete your booking. During the booking confirmation, you will be able to select a date and time that is convenient for you, along with the preferred language and gender of the prescribing clinician you wish to choose. You will then see a list of all available expert clinicians who are trained to assess the medication or condition chosen. Once you have confirmed your booking, you will see a summary of the appointment including preliminary information about the consultation. At this point, you will also be able to add a reminder to your calendar. Always ensure your account health profile is up to date before any consultation. This ensures that our clinicians have the most up-to-date information about your current health status and anything that may influence their prescribing decisions. You will receive a push notification, SMS notification and email reminding you of your consultation, 30 minutes before the virtual consultation is due to start.
Depending on certain medications which require our clinicians to have your up-to-date blood pressure readings, you may be required to submit a virtual blood pressure check, using your smartphone or device. We will provide you with full instructions, when this is required.
What happens during the remote video consultation?
During the consultation, the clinician will ask you a series of questions that will allow the clinician to assess your condition and potential treatment options including Scopolamine. At the end of the consultation, the clinician will decide if Scopolamine is a safe and suitable option for you.
If it is, the clinician will discuss the treatment option, so that you can jointly agree on the treatment plan. Once you have jointly agreed on a treatment plan, the clinician will issue a prescription for Scopolamine which will be available in your Cart at the end of the consultation.
Also, with your consent, the clinician may wish to inform your doctor of the treatment that was prescribed. We recommend that you agree to this since your doctor is responsible for your overall care and they should have a record of this consultation and medication prescribed. In addition, our clinician may take the opportunity to advise you on your overall health including advice on healthy living or stop smoking.
What happens at the end of the Scopolamine consultation?
At the end of the consultation, you will receive a notification which will summarise the outcome. It will also advise you if any referrals were made to your doctor, along with any other advice that was given to you by the clinician.
If a referral letter was issued to your doctor, you will be able to view a copy of this in the ‘Documents’ section of the dashboard.
If you were prescribed a treatment, it will now be available in your Cart.
When you go to your Cart, you will be able to select the treatment, checkout and make payment. Once the checkout is complete, your prescription order will be sent to our regulated online pharmacy for processing.
What if the prescriber does not prescribe Scopolamine?
We operate a safe prescribing service. This means that our prescribing clinicians always exercise their clinical judgment when prescribing . Unfortunately, we do not operate a self select service where you can choose a medication and simply buy. If the clinician that sees you does not prescribe anything, then you will not be charged.
Will I get status updates for my Scopolamine order?
Yes. When your Scopolamine prescription is approved, and after you have checked out and paid for your order, we will keep you fully updated with the status of your order. Every time the status of your order changes, you will be notified immediately. These notifications will appear in the ‘Notification Feed’ section on the dashboard.
How will my Scopolamine be delivered?
All orders are shipped in discreet and unmarked packaging. This means it is suitable for delivery wherever you require (home, work, or a neighbour).
For thermo-sensitive orders (e.g. Insulin or weight loss injections) we use cold chain-validated packaging. Your parcel will normally receive an estimated delivery window from the courier on the day of delivery.
For your protection and safety, your first order can only be delivered to the address that is registered with NowPatient. Future orders can be delivered to any other address, for example, your workplace.
Do you ship cold-chain or temperature sensitive products?
Yes. We use a specialist courier service for all thermo-sensitive deliveries. This is to ensure that cold chain integrity is always maintained and thus the product quality, safety and efficacy.
Learn more about how we handle the delivery of temperature sensitive products.
Where do you deliver?
We currently deliver to all postcodes/zipcodes worldwide. Some postcodes in rural areas may have a slightly longer delivery time.
When will my order arrive?
We aim to ship all orders placed Monday – Friday before 3pm on the same day. Orders placed outside these times will be shipped the next working day. All deliveries are shipped by Royal Mail, which delivers Monday through Saturday in the UK. For deliveries outside of the UK, please check with your national postal service for accurate delivery days.
Our delivery options have the following delivery times:
- UK – Royal Mail Tracked 24 & Signed for Delivery – Next day delivery
- Europe – Royal Mail Tracked – Typical delivery of 3-5 working days
- Worldwide – Royal Mail – Typical delivery of 5-7 working days. If a tracked option is available for your country via Royal Mail, this service will be applied.
What should I do if my order has not arrived?
Delivery is normally made promptly after your dispatch notification is received. You can check the tracking details of your Scopolamine order in the ‘Notification Feed’ section of the dashboard, at any point after dispatch.
Unfortunately, packages can sometimes get lost in the delivery system. If after 10 days you have not received your delivery, please contact us and we will do all we can to resolve the problem.
Can you prescribe GLP-1 weight loss injections?
Yes. However, with GLP-1 weight loss medications, the license requires that there are support resources put in place as part of the plan including coaching for a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and diet. Our clinicians will discuss this with you, if you are prescribed this type of treatment.
You can learn more on our Weight Loss Programs feature page.
What’s included with my order?
If you are ordering prescription medication, your order will contain your medication only.
If you are ordering weight loss injections, your order will contain:
- Your prescription of pre-filled weight loss injection pens
- Needles
- Sharps bin for safe disposal of needles (if ordered as part of the bundle)
Can I reorder my medication, if I have already been prescribed a course?
Yes. However, as a responsible prescribing service, we do not issue more than one monthly cycle of medication at a time.
This means that, if you would like to reorder, you will need to rebook a consultation.
This is important, because it allows our clinicians to keep track on the progress of your treatment plan and ensure that the medication remains safe and effective for you.
What is the earliest I can reorder my medication or treatment?
14 days after you have received your first monthly supply of Scopolamine, we will send you a notification to advise you that you are eligible to reorder your medication. To ensure that we are able to safely prescribe Scopolamine for the next supply, you will need to rebook a consultation.
This ensures that our clinician can check in on your treatment plan and ensure it is working as intended and continues to be safe, suitable and appropriate for you.
How do I reorder my Scopolamine?
When you are eligible to reorder your next Scopolamine prescription, we will send you a notification reminder. This notification reminder will request that you book a consultation with a NowPatient Clinician.
You should book a suitable time and date for the consultation.
At the end of the consultation, the clinician may advise you to either
- Stop the treatment
- Stay on the current dose of Scopolamine
- Increase the dose of Scopolamine
If our clinician deems it safe for you to continue with Scopolamine, the prescription will be added to your cart, from where you can checkout.
Delivery will be made in line with our delivery timescales.
As a responsible prescribing service, we will always monitor your Scopolamine treatment plan to ensure that it remains safe, effective and suitable for you.
How do I reorder weight loss medication?
Our weight loss programs are built to closely monitor treatment progress and safety. Please refer to the Weight Loss Programs Service Guide that explains how you can reorder or step edit your dose.









