JOY-RIDES is a brand name for Scopolamine (also known as Hyoscine). The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: Anti-muscarinic. For the prevention of motion sickness.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Route of administration:
Oral. Adults over 13 years: 2 tablets 20 minutes before start of the journey. Maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours. Children: 20 minutes before journey. 7 - 12 years: 1 -2 tablets. 4 - 7 years: 1 tablet. Maximum 2 tablets in 24 hours. 3 – 4 years: half a tablet.
Maximum 1 tablet in 24 hours. Not recommended under 3 years except on medical advice. Ideally taken 20 minutes before the start of the journey. However, still effective if taken at onset of nausea or after the journey has begun.
Some patients may experience cholinergic signs and symptoms such as dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, dilatation of the pupils with loss of accommodation, photophobia, closed angle glaucoma (very rare), urinary disturbances (urinary emergency and retention), reduced bronchial secretions, transient bradycardia (followed by tachycardia, palpitation and arrhythmias), flushing and dryness of the skin, constipation, nausea and vomiting.
Other signs and symptoms may include hallucination, high temperature (due to decreased sweating) and confusion. These may occur in all patient groups although certain populations (children and the elderly) are more susceptible to anticholinergic toxicity.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store.
Do not exceed the stated dose. Avoid alcoholic drink. If you are epileptic, you may suffer from increased seizure frequency.
Glaucoma.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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