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Hyoscine hydrobromide (patch)
hye-oh-seen hye-dro-bro-mide
What does it do?
Hyoscine hydrobromide patches are used to treat and prevent nausea, vomiting and dizziness. They are also sometimes used for other conditions.
How should you use it?
Apply the patch to the skin behind your ear. It will start to work in 5 to 6 hours and last up to 3 days.
Remove the patch when no longer required, or, if you need to use the patch for longer than 3 days, remove it and apply a new one behind your other ear.
Do not cut the patch.
Wash your hands after handling the patch to prevent hyoscine hydrobromide accidentally getting into your eyes.
What if you forget a dose?
If you forget to change the patch, remove the old patch and apply a new one as soon as possible.
Can you take other medicines?
Some medicines available without a prescription may react with hyoscine hydrobromide including:
- some antihistamines (may be in anti-allergy, anti-nausea and cough/cold medicines)
- other medicines that may cause drowsiness (e.g. pain-killers, anti-nausea and cough/cold medicines – ask your pharmacist)
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. valerian) or recreational drugs.
What side effects might you notice?
| Side Effects | Recommended action |
|---|---|
|
Fast or irregular heartbeat |
Tell your doctor immediately |
|
Trouble peeing |
Tell your doctor |
|
Changes in vision, flushing Drowsiness, dizziness, restlessness, confusion Dry mouth Constipation Red or itchy skin where patch has been applied |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.
Other information:
- Tell your doctor if you have liver, bowel, stomach, prostate, bladder or eye problems (e.g. glaucoma); or if you have a chronic muscle condition (e.g. myasthenia gravis).
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Some procedures (e.g. MRI scan) may overheat the patch and burn your skin. Discuss with your health professional before your procedure.
- Hyoscine hydrobromide may make you sleepy and affect your vision making it dangerous to drive, operate machinery or do other activities that require you to be alert. This may last for 24 hours or longer after the patch is removed. Limit alcohol intake.
- Dispose of hyoscine hydrobromide patches by folding the patch in half with the sticky sides together. Make sure to dispose of it out of the reach of children.
- Hyoscine hydrobromide is also sometimes known as scopolamine.
This leaflet contains important, but not all, information about this medicine.
Prepared by the PILs Committee at Christchurch Hospital, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand. January 2018
For more general information about this sheet and its contents, see: What does a My Medicines sheet cover?
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About My Medicines
My Medicines Patient Information Leaflets (PILs) contain important, but not all, information about the medicines they describe.
For more information about the sheets, see: What does a My Medicines sheet cover?
My Medicines is developed by a team at the Canterbury District Health Board. Our team is made up of doctors, pharmacists, and a non-medical person to help us keep to plain language. We also discuss our information with specialist health professionals or groups when needed