SCOPOLAMINE PATCH

Scopolamine is used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness or medications used
during surgery. Scopolamine is in a class of medications called antimuscarinics. It works by blocking the
effects of a certain natural substance (acetylcholine) on the central nervous system.

How should this medicine be used?

Scopolamine comes as a patch to be placed on the skin behind your ear. When used to help prevent
nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, apply the patch at least 4 hours before its effects will be
needed and leave in place for up to 3 days. If treatment is needed for longer than 3 days to help prevent
nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness, remove the current patch and apply a new patch
behind the other ear.

1. After washing the area behind the ear, wipe the area with a clean, dry tissue to ensure that the area is
dry. Avoid placing on areas of your skin that have cuts, pain, or tenderness.

2. Remove the patch from its protective pouch. Peel off the clear plastic protective strip and discard it.
Don't touch the exposed adhesive layer with your fingers.

3. Place the adhesive side against the skin.

4. After you have placed the patch behind your ear, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water

 Do not cut the patch.

 Limit contact with water while swimming and bathing because the patch may fall off.

OTIC DROPS -Ear drops can be used to treat or prevent ear infections or to help remove earwax.
Step-by-step instructions

Preparing

 Gather your supplies. These include the bottle of ear drops and a tissue or other cloth to wipe
away any drips.
 Wash your hands with soap and water. If water is not available, use hand sanitizer instead.
 wash hands
 Warm the ear drops by holding the bottle in your hand for one to two minutes. This can help
reduce any discomfort that could be caused by cold drops in your ear.
 Remove the cap from the bottle. Place the cap of the bottle on a clean, dry surface.
 For bottles with a dropper, check that the dropper is clean and not cracked or chipped.

Putting in the drops

 Position the head so that the ear faces upward. If you’re giving the drops to yourself, it may be
easiest to sit or stand upright and tilt your head to the side. If you’re giving the drops to
someone else, it may be easiest if the person tilts their head or lies down on their side.
 head to side
 If the bottle has a dropper, draw some liquid into the dropper. If the bottle has a dropper tip,
you’ll just need to turn the bottle upside down.
 For adults, gently pull the upper ear up and back. For children, gently pull the lower ear down
and back. Squeeze the correct number of drops into the ear. Your doctor’s instructions or the
bottle’s label will tell you how many drops to use.
 head to side
 Gently pull the earlobe up and down to allow the drops to run into ear. Keep the head tilted for
about two to five minutes so the drops can spread into the ear.
 Wipe away any extra liquid with a tissue or clean cloth.
 Put the cap back on the bottle.
 Wash your hands to remove any medication.
 Store the bottle as directed by the label or by your doctor or pharmacist