Hyoscine is used to relax smooth muscles; Transdermal patch is used to treat Motion sickness.
Hyoscine is known to cause side effects such as constipation, transient bradycardia (slow heart rate), and palpitations (noticeable irregular heart rate)
Research suggests that hyoscine should be avoided by pregnant women.
Please consult your doctor before taking hyoscine while lactating.
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Hyoscine should be used with caution in Down's syndrome (genetic disorder), in children and in the elderly.
Antimuscarinics are not recommended in myesthenia gravis (But may be used to decrease muscarinics side-effects of anticholinesterases).
What are the uses of Hyoscine?
This medication is used for treating nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
How to take Hyoscine?
It is advised to take it as prescribed by your health care provider. If you are using this medicine for motion sickness, take it one hour before travelling. The dosage of this medicine is dependent on the age of recipient, condition and its severity.
How to store Hyoscine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Read the storage instructions provided with the medicine leaflet.
Does Hyoscine have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
Insufficient data is available about effects of this medicine during pregnancy and lactation period. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
How does this medicine work?
This medicine works by blocking (neurotransmitters) chemical messengers in the brain that inform us that we have pain. It also reduces fever by affecting the neurotransmitters in the area of the brain that manages or regulates body temperature.
Can I take this medicine for a long time?
It is not recommended to take this medicine for more than 3 days unless advised by your doctor otherwise.
What happens if you take this medicine for a long time?
Studies have shown that long term use of medicine is associated with a risk of adverse events such as heart attacks, bleeding inside the digestive system and hinders kidney function.
What are the signs of overdose of this medicine?
Having difficulty breathing and passing out are some signs of an overdose of this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of this medicine?
Please take your dosage as per the prescription. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the time for the next dose is close, take medicine normally. Do not double the dose.
Disclaimer
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