Hyoscine is used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness (unpleasant feeling when you're travelling) in adults and children at least 10 years old.
This medicine may also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting after undergoing surgery.
Apply Hyoscine patch on your skin exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not apply more or less than instructed by your doctor.
Do not apply the patch on broken skin. Do not cut the patch. The release pattern of the medicine will be affected if you cut the patch. Do not apply more than one patch at a time. Do not use it for a longer period than instructed by your doctor.
Instructions for application:
- Remove the patch from the protective foil pouch and peel away half of the liner. Do not touch the sticky side with your fingers.
- Apply the patch to a clean, dry, and hairless area. Apply the patch behind your ear. Make sure that the area of the skin is not oily, cut, blistered, or irritated. The skin should be free of any powder, creams, or lotions.
- Peel away the other half of the liner. Press firmly on the skin to ensure that the patch stays in place.
- If you are using the patch to prevent motion sickness, 1 patch must be applied in the evening or at least 4 hours before your travel and can be left behind your ear for up to 72 hours. However, if your journey is longer than 72 hours, replace the patch after 72 hours then apply a new patch behind the other ear. Remove your patch once your trip is over.
- If you are using the patch to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery, apply 1 patch the evening before your operation and remove it 24 hours after the procedure.
- If the patch falls off, apply a new patch behind the other ear and change the patch at the usual scheduled time. If the sides of the patch lift up, use plaster or bandage to secure it to your skin.
- Throw away the used patch by folding the sticky sides together, put it back in the empty pouch, and place it in a rubbish bin. Do not throw it into the toilet bowl. Wash your hands after throwing the used patch.
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your normal dosing schedule.
DO NOT double a dose to make up for a missed dose.
Alert your doctor if you have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) as Hyoscine may not be suitable for you.
Inform your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- history of epilepsy (fits or seizures)
- history of mood disorders or mental illness
- suspected or history of increased pressure in the eye
- prostate enlargement with inability to completely empty the bladder when urinating
- pyloric stenosis (thickening and narrowing of the stomach outlet)
- blocked bowel
- liver disease
- kidney disease
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Avoid use in pregnant women with severe pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure during pregnancy).
Be sure to check with your doctor or pharmacist before giving Hyoscine to a child or the elderly. Children and elderly people may be more sensitive to the side effects.
If you are going to have certain medical procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging or MRI (a type of imaging test that uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the inside of your body), inform your doctor that you are using this medicine. You may be advised to remove the patch before the procedure.
Regular monitoring of unusual changes in mood or behaviour and changes in vision may also be needed.
Hyoscine may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. If affected, do not drive or take part in any activity in which you need to be alert or need to see clearly.
Other side effects include any of the following: headache, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, irritation of the eyelid, inability to completely empty the bladder when urinating, and application site reactions (e.g. itching, redness, burning, irritation).
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes or mouth
- confusion, agitation, disorientation, hallucinations (seeing, hearing or feeling things that are not existent), memory loss, difficulty speaking
- fits or seizures
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines:
- medicines to treat depression e.g. amitriptyline, imipramine
- medicines that cause drowsiness or affect your concentration
- medicines for anxiety
- medicines for cold or allergy
- strong painkillers
- muscle relaxants
- meclozine (medicine for nausea or vomiting)
- quinidine (medicine for irregular heartbeat)
- amantadine (medicine for Parkinson's disease [disorder that affects the movement of a person, causing symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, slowed movement and impaired balance or walking])
This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Hyoscine.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol. Alcohol intake may worsen the dizziness and drowsiness caused by Hyoscine.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Protect from light.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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