What is Scopoderm Patch?
It is a skin patch that is used to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting among other symptoms of motion sickness. Scopoderm patch can also be used to minimize the side effects experienced when a person is recovering from anaesthesia or surgery.
How Does Scopoderm Patch Work?
Travel sickness is a condition caused when the brain receives conflicting information as a result of movement by bus, train, plane or car, thus confusing the internal balancing system of the body.
The scopoderm patch is a medication under the class of drugs known as antimuscarinic that works by correcting the imbalance of natural substances within the body and blocking those signals that cause symptoms of motion sickness. The chemicals inside the medicine are passed from the patch, through the skin, and into the bloodstream.
What Does Scopoderm Patch Treat?
Scopoderm patch can be used to control, treat, or prevent the following conditions and symptoms:
- Travel sickness
- Menstruation pain
- Biliary disorder
- Stomach ulcers
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vertigo
Scopoderm medication comes in form of a patch that should be placed behind the ear on a hairless skin surface. To apply the patch:
- Follow the instructions given by your doctor or read the instructions provided on the leaflet.
- Thoroughly wash and dry the area behind the ear before placing the patch. Do not place it on tender, or injured skin.
- Remove the patch from its pouch, tear the protective strip and place the adhesive side against the skin.
- Wash your hands before and after placing the patch to prevent contamination.
- When using the patch to prevent motion sickness, place it at least four hours before the journey.
- When using the patch for the prevention of symptoms after a surgery, follow your doctor’s instructions regarding when to place it and how soon to remove it.
