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TRAVEL CALM 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: For the prevention and relief of travel sickness.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Adults and children over 12 years:
One tablet.
Children 7 to 12 years:
Half a tablet.
Children 3 to 7 years:
Quarter of a tablet. Not to be taken by children under 3 years.
Elderly:
The normal adult dose is still appropriate in the elderly. The dose should be taken 20 minutes before the journey and may be repeated in 6-8 hours if necessary. Not more than three doses to be taken in 24 hours. For oral administration.
Side effects may include drowsiness, dryness of the mouth, thirst, reduced bronchial secretions, mydriasis, loss of accommodation, photophobia, increased intra-ocular pressure, flushing, dry skin, bradycardia followed by tachycardia, with palpitations and arrhythmias, difficulty in micturition, reduction in tone and motility of the gastrointestinal tract leading to constipation.
Occasionally vomiting, giddiness and staggering may occur. There have also been occasional reports of confused states and hallucinations when given to children. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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Should be used with caution in conditions characterised by tachycardia such as thyrotoxicosis and cardiac failure. Should be used with caution by elderly patients and in patients suffering from impaired renal, hepatic or metabolic function.
Warning:
May cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcoholic drink. There have been rare reports of an increase in frequency of seizures in epileptic patients. Not more than three doses to be taken in 24 hours. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
This medicine contains dextrose monohydrate, also known as glucose. Patients with rare glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine.
3. Contra-Indications Prostatic enlargement, paralytic ileus, pyloric stenosis, closed angle glaucoma.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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