Transderm Scop is a skin patch containing scopolamine which is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness or when recovering from surgery or anesthesia. Scopolamine works by correcting the imbalance of substances which can occur during motion sickness and blocking brain signals which can cause nausea and vomiting.

Make sure to always read the patient information and instructions before using this medication. Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• Apply a Transderm Scop skin patch to a hairless area of skin behind your ear.
• Only one patch should be worn at one time.
• When using Transderm Scop to prevent motion sickness, apply the patch at least four hours before you may experience motion sickness.
• When using Transderm Scop to prevent nausea or vomiting after surgery, apply the patch the evening before surgery and wear it for 24 hours after your surgery.
• If your patch falls off, replace it with a new one.
• Do not wear a patch for more than three days. If you need a patch for longer than 3 days, replace it with a new patch behind your other ear.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• About your drug and other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• Your medical history particularly of glaucoma, liver disease, kidney disease, seizures, psychosis, mental illness, urination problems, stomach blockage, intestinal blockage or digestive tract blockage.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breast-feeding.

You should also know:

• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this medication.
• If you will be having an MRI test, tell testing personnel that you are using this patch. It may need to be removed before the MRI.
• Transderm Scop skin patches are not approved to be used by anyone younger than 18.

Common side effects of Transderm Scop include but are not limited to:

• Dry mouth.
• Sore throat.
• Eye problems or blurred vision.
• Agitation or irritation.
• Drowsiness.
• Dizziness or confusion.

Get medical help if you have any of the following side effects of Transderm Scop:

• Stomach pain, vomiting or nausea.
• Decreased, painful or difficult urination.
• Eye pain or redness dilated pupils or blurred vision.
• Severe dizziness.
• Confusion, agitation, hallucinations, extreme fear or unusual thoughts or behaviour.
• Seizures.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction such as difficulty breathing, hives or swelling in your face, lips or throat.

What should I do if my Transderm Scop skin patch falls off?

If your patch falls off, replace it with a new one.

What else is Transderm Scop called?

Transderm Scop is also known as Transderm V internationally. Transderm V is the same brand name medication with a different name internationally and is not a generic alternative medication.