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Scopolamine 1 mg/3d Patch, Extended Release — NDC 42858-150-14 (Billing 42858-0150-14)

by Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC · 10 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 3 d in 1 PATCH

This is a package of Scopolamine 1 mg/3d Patch, Extended Release from Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC, marketed since Nov 2024 and currently FDA-listed; retail pharmacies pay about $4.34 per unit (NADAC).

NDC 42858-0150-14
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 42858-150-14 billing pads the product segment with a zero
This package
Contains3 d in 1 patch Cost per ea$4.34 NADAC Per package$43.36 / 10 patch Pack sizes3 compare ↓
Also priced by: Medicaid pays $5.86/unit · Part D plans $8.13/unit — full pricing hub ↓
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🗂️ FDA directory synced Oct 1, 2026 · this listing last changed Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 42858-150-14
Product NDC 42858-150
11-digit billing NDC 42858015014
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 226552
UNII DL48G20X8X
Application # ANDA215329
SPL Set ID ba5a1237-4d23-441a-808e-96b97045fbe2
Established class (EPC) Anticholinergic
Mechanism of action Cholinergic Antagonists
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2024-11-01
Route TRANSDERMAL
Dosage form PATCH, EXTENDED RELEASE
Substance SCOPOLAMINE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GPI-14 50200060008610
GCN Seq No 004704
GCN 18160
HICL code 012306
Ingredient (HICL) Scopolamine
HIC1 code H
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Nervous System (Except Autonomic)
HIC2 code H6
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Drugs Acting Principally On The Midbrain
HIC3 code H6J
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antiemetic/Antivertigo Agents
AHFS code 12:08.08.00
AHFS class Antimuscarinics/Antispasmodics
FDB label name SCOPOLAMINE 1 MG/3 DAY PATCH
FDB brand name Scopolamine
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 004704
  • GCN: 18160
  • GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 50200060008610
  • HICL (First Databank): 012306
  • AHFS class code: 12:08.08.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 226552
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 42858-150-14 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 42858-0150-14. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Anticholinergic class.

Pharmacologic class Anticholinergic
Drug family (ATC) Other antiemetics, Other hypnotics and sedatives, Anticholinergics
How it works Cholinergic Antagonists
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

Clinical

Label name SCOPOLAMINE 1 MG/3 DAY PATCH Ingredient Scopolamine
📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

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.

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
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Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer eaPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly $4.336 $43.36 / 10 patch
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo $5.86 $58.63 / 10 patch
Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 $8.13 $81.31 / 10 patch
NADAC price history (per ea) — tap or hover for the price & month
Dec 2025 Mar 2026 Jun 2026 Sep 2026 $5.071 $4.301
▼ Down 14% over the last 10 months.
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Per unit Per pack Marketing startMarketing endStatus
42858-0150-14 You're viewing this 10 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 3 d in 1 PATCH $4.34 / ea $43.36 2024-11-01 — Active
42858-0150-40 42858-150-40 4 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 3 d in 1 PATCH $4.34 / ea $17.34 2024-11-01 — Active
42858-0150-70 42858-150-70 Main listing 24 POUCH in 1 BOX / 1 PATCH in 1 POUCH / 3 d in 1 PATCH $4.34 / ea $104.06 2024-11-01 — Active

This pack has the lowest per-ea cost of the 3 priced pack sizes ($4.34 NADAC).

This pack accounts for about 12% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to a different pack size. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package is listed by the FDA — 10 pouch in 1 box / 1 patch in 1 pouch / 3 d in 1 patch.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Scopolamine 1 mg/3d Patch, Extended Release?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Prices are the latest CMS NADAC pharmacy acquisition cost per NDC; per-pack figures are per-unit × pack quantity, shown only when the pack is denominated in the same measure NADAC prices.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 00378-6470-44 Mylan 24 patches $4.336 AB Availability likely —
scopolamine 1 mg/3d 00591-2258-04 Actavis 4 patches $4.336 AB Availability likely —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3dthis 42858-0150-14 Rhodes 10 patches $4.336 AB Availability likely —
Scopolamine Transdermal System 1 mg 45802-0580-01 Padagis 1 patch $4.336 AB Discontinued —
Scopolamine 1.5 mg 50742-0505-04 Ingenus 1 patch $4.336 AB Availability likely —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 69238-1662-02 Amneal 10 patches $4.336 AB Availability likely —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 70710-1846-02 Zydus 10 patches $4.336 AB Availability likely —
Transderm Scop 1 mg/3d 10019-0008-01 Baxter 1 patch — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 50090-5349-00 A-S 4 pouches — AB FDA listed —
scopolamine 1 mg/3d 50090-7188-00 A-S 1 d — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine Trandermal System 1 mg 63629-8450-01 Bryant 1 patch — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine Trandermal System 1 mg 63629-8451-01 Bryant 1 patch — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine Trandermal System 1 mg 63629-8452-01 Bryant 1 patch — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine 1.5 mg 68071-3994-04 NuCare 1 patch — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 70771-1787-02 Zydus 10 patches — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine Transdermal System 1 mg 71335-2718-01 Bryant 1 patch — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 71335-3013-01 Bryant 4 patches — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 71335-3014-01 Bryant 10 patches — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 71335-3015-01 Bryant 24 patches — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine Trandermal System 1 mg 72162-1419-02 Bryant 1 patch — AB FDA listed —
Scopolamine 1 mg/3d 72162-2453-02 Bryant 4 patches — AB FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

🏛️
2024
On the market since
Nov 2024
📍
2026
Currently FDA-listed
2 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

💡 Tap an ingredient (hover on desktop) to see what it is and why it’s used.

  • UNII 40UAA97IT9
    Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer derived from povidone. It absorbs liquid quickly and swells, helping tablets and capsules break apart and dissolve faster in your stomach.
  • UNII 8CRQ2TH63M
    Isopropyl palmitate is an oily liquid derived from palm oil. It acts as an emollient and lubricant in medicines, helping soften the skin or improve how the product spreads and flows.
  • UNII N6K5787QVP
    Light mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as a lubricant and emollient to help the product spread smoothly and improve texture.
  • UNII 645M2T7FHZ
    Polyethylene terephthalate is a plastic polymer used as a film coating or container material in medications. It provides a protective barrier to keep the drug stable and separate from moisture or air during storage and transport.
  • UNII FLT10CH37X
    Polyisobutylene is a synthetic rubber-like polymer used as a glidant and lubricant. It helps the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevents ingredients from sticking together or to equipment.
  • UNII TQ77WR8A02
    A synthetic rubber polymer used as a binder and film-former in medicines. It helps hold tablet ingredients together and can create a protective coating or matrix that controls how quickly the drug releases in the body.

6 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.

Where does this data come from?
Data sourced from official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed — ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerRhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC
Application holderRHODES PHARMACEUTICALS LP
FDA applicationANDA215329 (ANDA)
Labeler code42858
First marketedNov 2024
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio72 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Very long sections are excerpted here and marked; the full text is on DailyMed (linked in the sources below). Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage 78 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Scopolamine Transdermal System is indicated in adults for the prevention of: nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) associated with recovery from anesthesia and/or opiate analgesia and surgery. Scopolamine transdermal system is an anticholinergic indicated in adults for the prevention of: nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. ( 1 ) post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) associated with recovery from anesthesia and/or opiate analgesia and surgery.

( 1 )

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~2 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Application and Removal ( 2.1 ): Each scopolamine transdermal system delivers 1 mg of scopolamine over 3 days. Only wear one transdermal system at a time. Do not cut the transdermal system.

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after application. Avoid touching or applying pressure to the transdermal system once applied. Upon removal, fold used transdermal system in half with sticky side together, discard to prevent accidental contact or ingestion, and wash the hands and application site with soap and water.

Recommended Dosage: Motion Sickness : Apply one transdermal system to the hairless area behind one ear at least 4 hours before antiemetic effect is required for use up to 3 days. If therapy for more than 3 days is required, remove the first transdermal system and apply a new transdermal system behind the other ear. ( 2.2 ) PONV : For surgeries other than cesarean section, apply one transdermal system behind the ear the evening before surgery and remove 24 hours following surgery.

( 2.2 )

2.1Important Application and Removal Instructions Each scopolamine transdermal system is formulated to deliver in vivo approximately 1 mg of scopolamine over 3 days. Only wear one transdermal system at any time. Do not cut the transdermal system.

Apply the transdermal system to the skin in the postauricular area (hairless area behind one ear). After the transdermal system is applied on the dry skin behind the ear, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry hands [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] . If the transdermal system becomes displaced, discard the transdermal system, and apply a new transdermal system on the hairless area behind the other ear.

Once the transdermal system has been affixed, avoid touching or applying pressure to the transdermal system while it is being worn, since pressure exerted on it may cause scopolamine to ooze out at the edge. Upon removal, fold the used transdermal system in half with the sticky side together, and discard in household trash in a manner that prevents accidental contact or ingestion by children, pets, or others. Wash the hands and application site with soap and water after transdermal system removal [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ].

2.2Recommended Adult Dosage Motion Sickness Apply one scopolamine transdermal system to the hairless area behind one ear at least 4 hours before the antiemetic effect is required – for use up to 3 days. If therapy is required for longer than 3 days, remove the first transdermal system and apply a new scopolamine transdermal system behind the other ear. PONV For surgeries other than cesarean section : Apply one scopolamine transdermal system the evening before scheduled surgery.

Remove the transdermal system 24 hours following surgery.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 60 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Transdermal system: 1 mg/3 days ( 3 ) Transdermal system: round patch with a tan coloured backing layer placed on a squarish release liner. The release liner is dimpled. The backing has an imprint of "Scopolamine 1 mg/3 days". The matrix is dispersed white and may contain light spots and is free of visible crystals.

⛔ Contraindications 87 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Scopolamine transdermal system is contraindicated in patients with: angle closure glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . hypersensitivity to scopolamine or other belladonna alkaloids or to any ingredient or component in the formulation or delivery system. Reactions have included rash generalized and erythema [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) , Description (11) ] . Angle closure glaucoma.

( 4 , 6.2 ) Hypersensitivity to scopolamine or other belladonna alkaloids or to any ingredient or component of the formulation or delivery system. ( 4 , 7 )

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma: Monitor for increased intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and adjust glaucoma therapy as needed. Discontinue if signs or symptoms of acute angle closure glaucoma develop. ( 5.1 ) Neuropsychiatric Adverse Reactions : May cause psychiatric and cognitive effects, seizures and impair mental and/or physical abilities.

Monitor patients for new or worsening psychiatric symptoms during treatment and during concomitant treatment with other drugs that are associated with similar psychiatric effects. ( 5.2 , 7.1 ) Eclamptic Seizures in Pregnant Women : Avoid use in patients with severe preeclampsia. ( 5.3 ) Gastrointestinal and Urinary Disorders : Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment in patients suspected of having intestinal obstruction; patients with pyloric obstruction, patients with impeded urine flow, or receiving other anticholinergic drugs.

Discontinue if patient develops difficulty in urination. ( 5.4 , 7.2 ) Hyperthermia : Serious adverse reactions have been reported postmarketing in adult and pediatric patients, including fatal cases. If symptoms occur, remove the transdermal system, and contact a healthcare provider.

( 5.5 ) Drug Withdrawal/Post-Removal Symptoms: Anticholinergic symptoms may occur 24 hours or more after removal of the transdermal system. ( 5.6 ) Blurred Vision : Avoid contact with the eyes. ( 2.1 , 5.7 ) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Skin Burns : Remove scopolamine transdermal system prior to MRI scan.

( 5.8 )

5.1Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma The mydriatic effect of scopolamine may cause an increase in intraocular pressure resulting in acute angle closure glaucoma. Monitor intraocular pressure in patients with open angle glaucoma and adjust glaucoma therapy during scopolamine transdermal system use, as needed. Advise patients to immediately remove the transdermal system and contact their healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of acute angle closure glaucoma (e.g., eye pain or discomfort, blurred vision, visual halos or colored images in association with red eyes from conjunctival congestion and corneal edema).

5.2Neuropsychiatric Adverse Reactions Psychiatric Adverse Reactions Scopolamine has been reported to exacerbate psychosis. Other psychiatric reactions have also been reported, including acute toxic psychosis, agitation, speech disorder, hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions [see Adverse Reactions (6.2) ] . Monitor patients for new or worsening psychiatric symptoms during treatment with scopolamine transdermal system.

Also, monitor patients for new or worsening psychiatric symptoms during concomitant treatment with other drugs that are associated with similar psychiatric effects [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . In cases of psychiatric reactions occurring, scopolamine transdermal system should be removed at once. If, despite this, the symptoms persist in a severe form, instruct patients to seek medical attention.

Seizures Seizures and seizure-like activity have been reported in patients receiving scopolamine. Weigh this potential risk against the benefits before prescribing scopolamine transdermal system to patients with a history of seizures, including those receiving anti-epileptic medication or who have risk factors that can lower the seizure threshold. Cognitive Adverse Reactions Scopolamine can cause drowsiness, disorientation, and confusion.

Discontinue scopolamine transdermal system if signs or symptoms of cognitive impairment develop. If, despite this, the symptoms persist in a severe form, instruct patients to seek medical attention. Elderly and pediatric patients may be more sensitive to the neurological and psychiatric effects of scopolamine transdermal system.

Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment with scopolamine transdermal system in elderly patients [see Use in Specific Populations (8.5) ] . Scopolamine transdermal system is not approved for use in pediatric patients [see… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~2 min read ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious adverse reactions are described elsewhere in labeling: Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Neuropsychiatric Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Eclamptic Seizures in Pregnant Women [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Gastrointestinal and Urinary Disorders [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] Hyperthermia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] Drug Withdrawal/Post-Removal Symptoms [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] Blurred Vision [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] MRI Skin Burns [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8) ] Most common adverse reactions are: Motion Sickness (>15%): dry mouth, drowsiness, blurred vision and dilation of the pupils.

( 6.1 ) PONV (≥ 3%): dry mouth, dizziness, somnolence, agitation, visual impairment, confusion, mydriasis, and pharyngitis. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rhodes Pharmaceuticals LLC at 1-888-873-5329 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Motion Sickness The most common adverse reaction (approximately two thirds) was dry mouth. Less common adverse reactions included drowsiness (less than one sixth), blurred vision, and dilation of the pupils.

PONV Common adverse reactions, occurring in at least 3% of patients in PONV clinical trials, are shown in Table 1. Table 1 Common Adverse Reactions occurring in at least 3% of patients and at a rate higher than placebo in Surgical Patients for the Prevention of PONV Scopolamine Transdermal System % (N=461) Placebo % (N=457) Dry mouth 29 16 Dizziness 12 7 Somnolence 8 4 Agitation 6 4 Visual Impairment 5 3 Confusion 4 3 Mydriasis 4 0 Pharyngitis 3 2

6.2Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of scopolamine transdermal system. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Psychiatric disorders : acute psychosis including: disorientation, hallucinations, and paranoia Nervous system disorders : amnesia, coordination abnormalities, disturbance in attention, headache, restlessness, speech disorder General disorders and administration site conditions : application site reactions (including blistering, burning, pruritus, and rash), and hyperthermia Eye disorders : amblyopia, angle closure glaucoma, dry eyes, eyelid irritation, eye pruritus Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders : erythema, rash generalized, skin irritation Renal and urinary disorders : dysuria Ear and labyrinth disorders : vertigo

🔄 Drug Interactions ~1 min read ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Drugs Causing Central Nervous System (CNS) Adverse Reactions : Monitor patients for CNS adverse reactions (drowsiness, dizziness, or disorientations). ( 7.1 ) Anticholinergic Drugs: Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment in patients receiving other anticholinergic drugs. ( 7.2 ) Oral Drugs Absorbed in the Stomach : Monitor for increased or decreased therapeutic effect of the oral drug.

( 7.3) Interaction with Gastric Secretion Test: Discontinue use of scopolamine transdermal system 10 days prior to testing. ( 7.4 )

7.1Drugs Causing Central Nervous System (CNS) Adverse Reactions The concurrent use of scopolamine transdermal system with other drugs that cause CNS adverse reactions of drowsiness, dizziness or disorientation (e.g., sedatives, hypnotics, opiates, anxiolytics, and alcohol) or have anticholinergic properties (e.g., other belladonna alkaloids, sedating antihistamines, meclizine, tricyclic antidepressants, and muscle relaxants) may potentiate the effects of scopolamine transdermal system [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

Either scopolamine transdermal system or the interacting drug should be chosen, depending on the importance of the drug to the patient. If the interacting drug cannot be avoided, monitor patients for CNS adverse reactions.

7.2Anticholinergic Drugs Concomitant use of scopolamine with other drugs having anticholinergic properties may increase the risk of CNS adverse reactions [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ], intestinal obstruction and/or urinary retention. Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment with scopolamine transdermal system in patients receiving anticholinergic drugs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.4) ] .

7.3Oral Drugs Absorbed in the Stomach Scopolamine transdermal system, as an anticholinergic, may delay gastric and upper gastrointestinal motility and, therefore, the rate of absorption of other orally administered drugs. Monitor patients for modified therapeutic effect of concomitant orally administered drugs with a narrow therapeutic index.

7.4Interaction with Gastric Secretion Test Scopolamine will interfere with the gastric secretion test. Discontinue scopolamine transdermal system 10 days prior to testing.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~3 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Geriatric Patients : Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment due to increased risk of CNS adverse reactions. ( 5.2 , 8.5 ) Renal or Hepatic Impairment : Consider more frequent monitoring during treatment due to increased risk of CNS adverse reactions. ( 5.2 , 8.6 )

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Eclamptic seizures have been reported in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia soon after injection of intravenous or intramuscular scopolamine. Avoid use of scopolamine transdermal system in patients with severe preeclampsia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Data ] . Available data from observational studies and postmarketing reports with scopolamine use in pregnant women have not identified a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse fetal outcomes.

In animal studies, there was no evidence of adverse developmental effects with intravenous administration of scopolamine hydrobromide revealed in rats. Embryotoxicity was observed in rabbits at intravenous doses producing plasma levels approximately 100 times the levels achieved in humans using a transdermal system. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Human Data In published case reports, two pregnant patients with severe preeclampsia were administered intravenous and intramuscular scopolamine, respectively, and developed eclamptic seizures soon after scopolamine administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .

Animal Data In animal reproduction studies, when pregnant rats and rabbits received scopolamine hydrobromide by daily intravenous injection, no adverse effects were observed in rats. An embryotoxic effect was observed in rabbits at doses producing plasma levels approximately 100 times the levels achieved in humans using a transdermal system. Scopolamine administered parenterally to rats and rabbits at doses higher than the dose delivered by scopolamine transdermal system did not affect uterine contractions or increase the duration of labor.

8.2Lactation Risk Summary Scopolamine is present in human milk. There are no available data on the effects of scopolamine on the breastfed infant or the effects on milk production. The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother's clinical need for scopolamine transdermal system and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from scopolamine transdermal system or from the underlying maternal condition.

8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of scopolamine transdermal system have not been established in pediatric patients. Pediatric patients are particularly susceptible to the anticholinergic adverse reactions of scopolamine, including neurologic and psychiatric adverse reactions and drug withdrawal syndrome. Serious adverse reactions of acute psychosis (e.g., disorientation, hallucinations), amblyopia, hyperthermia (including a fatal case), and mydriasis have also been reported in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.5) ] .

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical trials of scopolamine transdermal system did not include sufficient number of subjects aged 65 years and older to determine if they respond differently from younger subjects. In other clinical experience, elderly patients had an increased risk of neurologic and psychiatric adverse reactions, such as hallucinations, confusion, dizziness, and drug withdrawal syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.6) ]. Consider more frequent monitoring for CNS adverse reactions during treatment with scopolamine transdermal system in geriatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

Serious adverse reactions of hyp… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🤰 Pregnancy ~1 min read ▾

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary Eclamptic seizures have been reported in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia soon after injection of intravenous or intramuscular scopolamine. Avoid use of scopolamine transdermal system in patients with severe preeclampsia [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) and Data ] . Available data from observational studies and postmarketing reports with scopolamine use in pregnant women have not identified a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse fetal outcomes.

In animal studies, there was no evidence of adverse developmental effects with intravenous administration of scopolamine hydrobromide revealed in rats. Embryotoxicity was observed in rabbits at intravenous doses producing plasma levels approximately 100 times the levels achieved in humans using a transdermal system. The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown.

All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defect, loss, or other adverse outcomes. In the U.S. general population, the background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively. Data Human Data In published case reports, two pregnant patients with severe preeclampsia were administered intravenous and intramuscular scopolamine, respectively, and developed eclamptic seizures soon after scopolamine administration [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] .

Animal Data In animal reproduction studies, when pregnant rats and rabbits received scopolamine hydrobromide by daily intravenous injection, no adverse effects were observed in rats. An embryotoxic effect was observed in rabbits at doses producing plasma levels approximately 100 times the levels achieved in humans using a transdermal system. Scopolamine administered parenterally to rats and rabbits at doses higher than the dose delivered by scopolamine transdermal system did not affect uterine contractions or increase the duration of labor.

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8.4Pediatric Use The safety and effectiveness of scopolamine transdermal system have not been established in pediatric patients. Pediatric patients are particularly susceptible to the anticholinergic adverse reactions of scopolamine, including neurologic and psychiatric adverse reactions and drug withdrawal syndrome. Serious adverse reactions of acute psychosis (e.g., disorientation, hallucinations), amblyopia, hyperthermia (including a fatal case), and mydriasis have also been reported in pediatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.5) ] .

🧓 Geriatric Use 152 words ▾

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical trials of scopolamine transdermal system did not include sufficient number of subjects aged 65 years and older to determine if they respond differently from younger subjects. In other clinical experience, elderly patients had an increased risk of neurologic and psychiatric adverse reactions, such as hallucinations, confusion, dizziness, and drug withdrawal syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2 , 5.6) ]. Consider more frequent monitoring for CNS adverse reactions during treatment with scopolamine transdermal system in geriatric patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

Serious adverse reactions of hyperthermia have been reported postmarketing in geriatric patients receiving transdermal scopolamine, including a fatal case. Geriatric patients may be more susceptible to the anticholinergic effects of disruption in thermoregulation. Advise patients if body temperature increases, or they are not sweating in warm environmental conditions, to remove the transdermal system and contact their healthcare provider [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] .

🆘 Overdosage ~1 min read ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE Anticholinergic toxicity includes both central and peripheral signs and symptoms: agitation, central nervous system effects (e.g., coma, confusion, hallucinations, lethargy, seizures, somnolence), decreased bowel sounds, dry flushed skin, dry mouth, hyperthermia, hypertension, supraventricular arrhythmias, tachycardia, urinary retention, visual disturbances (e.g., amblyopia, mydriasis). These symptoms can be severe and may require medical intervention. In cases of toxicity, remove the scopolamine transdermal system.

Serious symptomatic cases of overdosage involving multiple transdermal system applications and/or ingestion may be managed by initially ensuring the patient has an adequate airway and supporting respiration and circulation. This should be rapidly followed by removal of all transdermal systems from the skin and the mouth. If there is evidence of transdermal system ingestion, endoscopic removal of swallowed transdermal systems, or administration of activated charcoal should be considered, as indicated by the clinical situation.

In any case where there is serious overdosage or signs of evolving acute toxicity, continuous monitoring of vital signs and ECG, establishment of intravenous access, and administration of oxygen are all recommended. The signs and symptoms of overdose/toxicity due to scopolamine should be carefully distinguished from the occasionally observed syndrome of withdrawal [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ]. Although mental confusion and dizziness may be observed with both acute toxicity and withdrawal, other characteristic findings differ: tachyarrhythmias, dry skin, and decreased bowel sounds suggest anticholinergic toxicity, while bradycardia, headache, nausea and abdominal cramps, and sweating suggest post-removal withdrawal.

If over-exposure occurs, call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 for current information on the management of poisoning or overdosage.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Scopolamine, a belladonna alkaloid, is an anticholinergic. Scopolamine acts: i) as a competitive inhibitor at postganglionic muscarinic receptor sites of the parasympathetic nervous system, and ii) on smooth muscles that respond to acetylcholine but lack cholinergic innervation. It has been suggested that scopolamine acts in the central nervous system (CNS) by blocking cholinergic transmission from the vestibular nuclei to higher centers in the CNS and from the reticular formation to the vomiting center.

Scopolamine can inhibit the secretion of saliva and sweat, decrease gastrointestinal secretions and motility, cause drowsiness, dilate the pupils, increase heart rate, and depress motor function.

12.3Pharmacokinetics The system is formulated to deliver approximately 1 mg of scopolamine to the systemic circulation over 3 days. Absorption Following application to the skin behind the ear, circulating plasma concentrations are detected within 4 hours with peak concentrations being obtained, on average, within 24 hours. The average plasma concentration produced is 87 pg/mL (0.28 nM) for free scopolamine and 354 pg/mL for total scopolamine (free + conjugates).

Following removal of the used transdermal system, there is some degree of continued systemic absorption of scopolamine bound in the skin layers. Distribution The distribution of scopolamine is not well characterized. It crosses the placenta and the blood brain barrier and may be reversibly bound to plasma proteins.

Elimination Metabolism and Excretion Scopolamine is metabolized and conjugated with less than 5% of the total dose appearing unchanged in the urine. The enzymes responsible for metabolizing scopolamine are unknown. The exact elimination pattern of scopolamine has not been determined.

Following transdermal system removal, plasma concentrations of scopolamine decline in a log linear fashion with an observed half-life of 9.5 hours. Less than 10% of the total dose is excreted in the urine as the parent drug and metabolites over 108 hours. Drug Interaction Studies An in vitro study using human hepatocytes examined the induction of CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 by scopolamine.

Scopolamine did not induce CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 isoenzymes at the concentrations up to 10 nM. In an in vitro study using human liver microsomes which evaluated the inhibition of CYP1A2, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6 and 3A4, scopolamine did not inhibit these cytochrome P450 isoenzymes at the concentrations up to 1 micromolar. No in vivo drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 103 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Scopolamine, a belladonna alkaloid, is an anticholinergic. Scopolamine acts: i) as a competitive inhibitor at postganglionic muscarinic receptor sites of the parasympathetic nervous system, and ii) on smooth muscles that respond to acetylcholine but lack cholinergic innervation. It has been suggested that scopolamine acts in the central nervous system (CNS) by blocking cholinergic transmission from the vestibular nuclei to higher centers in the CNS and from the reticular formation to the vomiting center.

Scopolamine can inhibit the secretion of saliva and sweat, decrease gastrointestinal secretions and motility, cause drowsiness, dilate the pupils, increase heart rate, and depress motor function.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 156 words ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Scopolamine Transdermal System 1 mg/3 days is available as the following: Carton of 4 transdermal systems, packaged into individual foil pouches. NDC 42858-150-40 Carton of 10 transdermal systems, packaged into individual foil pouches. NDC 42858-150-14 Carton of 24 transdermal systems, packaged into individual foil pouches.

NDC 42858-150-70 Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store pouch(es) in an upright position. Do not bend or roll pouch(es).

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after handling the transdermal system. Avoid touching the system during the treatment. Upon removal, fold the used transdermal system in half with the sticky side together, and discard in household trash in a manner that prevents accidental contact or ingestion by children, pets, or others.

Wash the hands and application site with soap and water after transdermal system removal [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .

📦 Storage and Handling 104 words ▾

Store at 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Store pouch(es) in an upright position. Do not bend or roll pouch(es).

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water immediately after handling the transdermal system. Avoid touching the system during the treatment. Upon removal, fold the used transdermal system in half with the sticky side together, and discard in household trash in a manner that prevents accidental contact or ingestion by children, pets, or others.

Wash the hands and application site with soap and water after transdermal system removal [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) , Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ] .

📋 Description 186 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Scopolamine transdermal system is designed for continuous release of scopolamine following application to an area of intact skin on the head, behind the ear. Each system contains 1.3 mg of scopolamine base. Scopolamine is (9-methyl-3-oxa-9-azatricyclo [3.3.1.0 2,4 ]nonan-7-yl) 3-hydroxy-2-phenylpropanoate.

The empirical formula is C 17 H 21 NO 4 and its structural formula is: Scopolamine has a molecular weight of 303.35 and a pKa of 7.55 to 7.81. The scopolamine transdermal system is a circular, 0.28 mm thick, 2.5 cm 2 film with four layers. Proceeding from the visible surface towards the surface attached to the skin, these layers are: (1) a backing membrane of tan-colored, aluminized, polyester film; (2) a drug layer of scopolamine, light mineral oil, isopropyl palmitate, crospovidone, and polyisobutylene; (3) a microporous polypropylene membrane that controls the rate of delivery of scopolamine from the system to the skin surface; and (4) a contact layer formulation of mineral oil, polyisobutylene, isopropyl palmitate, crospovidone, and scopolamine.

A release liner of siliconized polyester, which covers the adhesive layer, is removed before the system is used. Cross section of the system: Chemical Structure Image

💬 Information for Patients ~3 min read ▾

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use). Administration Instructions Counsel patients on how to apply and remove the transdermal system [see Dosage and Administration (2.1) ] : Only wear one transdermal system at any time. Do not cut the transdermal system.

Apply the transdermal system to the skin in the postauricular (hairless area behind one ear) area. After the transdermal system is applied on the dry skin behind the ear, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry hands. If the transdermal system becomes displaced, discard the transdermal system, and apply a new transdermal system on the hairless area behind the other ear.

Once the transdermal system has been affixed, avoid touching or applying pressure to the transdermal system, since pressure exerted on it may cause scopolamine to ooze out at the edge. Upon removal, fold the used transdermal system in half with the sticky side together, and discard in household trash in a manner that prevents accidental contact or ingestion by children, pets, or others. Wash the hands and application site with soap and water after transdermal system removal.

Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma Advise patients with open-angle glaucoma to remove the scopolamine transdermal system immediately and contact their healthcare provider if they experience symptoms of acute angle closure glaucoma, including pain and reddening of the eyes, accompanied by dilated pupils, blurred vision and/or seeing halos around lights [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Neuropsychiatric Adverse Reactions Advise patients that psychiatric adverse reactions may occur, especially in patients with a past psychiatric history or in those receiving other drugs also associated with psychiatric effects, and to report to their healthcare provider any new or worsening psychiatric symptoms.

Advise patients to discontinue scopolamine transdermal system and contact a healthcare provider immediately if they experience a seizure. Advise patients, especially elderly patients, that cognitive impairment may occur during treatment with scopolamine transdermal system, especially in those receiving other drugs also associated with CNS effects, and to report to their healthcare provider if they develop signs or symptoms of cognitive impairment such as hallucinations, confusion, or dizziness. Inform patients not to operate motor vehicles or other dangerous machinery or participate in underwater sports until they are reasonably certain that scopolamine transdermal system does not affect them adversely [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ].

Decreased Gastrointestinal Motility and Urinary Retention Instruct patients to remove the transdermal system if they develop symptoms of intestinal obstruction (abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting) or any difficulties in urinating [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ] . Hyperthermia Inform patients that scopolamine transdermal system can increase body temperature and reduce sweating, which may result in hyperthermia and be exacerbated by exposure to external heat sources or high environmental temperature. Geriatric patients may be more susceptible to these effects.

Advise patients if body temperature increases, or they are not sweating in warm environmental conditions, remove the transdermal system, and contact their healthcare provider. Symptoms may persist after removal of the transdermal system [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5) ] . Drug Withdrawal/Post-Removal Symptoms Inform patients that if they remove the scopolamine transdermal system after several days of use, withdrawal symptoms may occur and to seek immediate medical care if they develop severe symptoms after removing scopolamine transdermal system [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ] .

Blurred Vision Inform patients that temporary dilation of the pupils and blurred vision may occur if scopolamine transdermal system comes in contact wi… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

🧬 Pharmacokinetics ~1 min read ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics The system is formulated to deliver approximately 1 mg of scopolamine to the systemic circulation over 3 days. Absorption Following application to the skin behind the ear, circulating plasma concentrations are detected within 4 hours with peak concentrations being obtained, on average, within 24 hours. The average plasma concentration produced is 87 pg/mL (0.28 nM) for free scopolamine and 354 pg/mL for total scopolamine (free + conjugates).

Following removal of the used transdermal system, there is some degree of continued systemic absorption of scopolamine bound in the skin layers. Distribution The distribution of scopolamine is not well characterized. It crosses the placenta and the blood brain barrier and may be reversibly bound to plasma proteins.

Elimination Metabolism and Excretion Scopolamine is metabolized and conjugated with less than 5% of the total dose appearing unchanged in the urine. The enzymes responsible for metabolizing scopolamine are unknown. The exact elimination pattern of scopolamine has not been determined.

Following transdermal system removal, plasma concentrations of scopolamine decline in a log linear fashion with an observed half-life of 9.5 hours. Less than 10% of the total dose is excreted in the urine as the parent drug and metabolites over 108 hours. Drug Interaction Studies An in vitro study using human hepatocytes examined the induction of CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 by scopolamine.

Scopolamine did not induce CYP1A2 and CYP3A4 isoenzymes at the concentrations up to 10 nM. In an in vitro study using human liver microsomes which evaluated the inhibition of CYP1A2, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6 and 3A4, scopolamine did not inhibit these cytochrome P450 isoenzymes at the concentrations up to 1 micromolar. No in vivo drug-drug interaction studies have been conducted.

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14 CLINICAL STUDIES

14.1Prevention of Motion Sickness In 195 adult subjects of different racial origins who participated in clinical efficacy studies at sea or in a controlled motion environment, there was a 75% reduction in the incidence of motion-induced nausea and vomiting. Scopolamine transdermal system was applied from 4 to 16 hours prior to the onset of motion in these studies.

14.2Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting A clinical efficacy study evaluated 168 adult female patients undergoing gynecological surgery with anesthesia and opiate analgesia. Patients received scopolamine transdermal system or placebo applied approximately 11 hours before anesthesia/opiate analgesia. No retching/vomiting during the 24-hour post-operative period was reported in 79% of those treated with scopolamine transdermal system compared to 72% of those receiving placebo.

When the need for additional antiemetic medication was assessed during the same period, there was no need for medication in 89% of patients treated with scopolamine transdermal system as compared to 72% of placebo-treated patients.

🔒 Drug Abuse and Dependence 101 words ▾

9 DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

9.1Controlled Substance Scopolamine transdermal system contains scopolamine, which is not a controlled substance.

9.3Dependence Termination of scopolamine transdermal system, usually after several days of use, may result in withdrawal symptoms such as disturbances of equilibrium, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, sweating, headache, mental confusion, muscle weakness, bradycardia, and hypotension. These withdrawal symptoms indicate that scopolamine, like other anticholinergic drugs, may produce physical dependence. The onset of these symptoms, generally 24 hours or more after the transdermal system has been removed, can be severe and may require medical intervention [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6) ].

🔒 Controlled Substance 14 words ▾

9.1Controlled Substance Scopolamine transdermal system contains scopolamine, which is not a controlled substance.

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13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No long-term studies in animals have been conducted to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of scopolamine. The mutagenic potential of scopolamine has not been evaluated. Fertility studies were performed in female rats and revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to scopolamine hydrobromide administered by daily subcutaneous injection.

Maternal body weights were reduced in the highest-dose group (plasma level approximately 500 times the level achieved in humans using a transdermal system). However, fertility studies in male animals were not performed.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 90 words ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No long-term studies in animals have been conducted to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of scopolamine. The mutagenic potential of scopolamine has not been evaluated. Fertility studies were performed in female rats and revealed no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to the fetus due to scopolamine hydrobromide administered by daily subcutaneous injection.

Maternal body weights were reduced in the highest-dose group (plasma level approximately 500 times the level achieved in humans using a transdermal system). However, fertility studies in male animals were not performed.

📄 Patient Package Insert ~3 min read ▾

PATIENT INFORMATION Scopolamine (skoe-POL-a-meen) Transdermal System Read this Patient Information before you start using scopolamine transdermal system and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.

What is scopolamine transdermal system? Scopolamine transdermal system is a prescription medicine used for adults to help prevent: nausea and vomiting from motion sickness nausea and vomiting from anesthesia or taking opioid pain medicines after surgery It is not known if scopolamine transdermal system is safe and effective in children. Who should not use scopolamine transdermal system?

Do not use scopolamine transdermal system if you: have an eye problem called angle closure glaucoma. are allergic to scopolamine, belladonna alkaloids, or any of the ingredients in scopolamine transdermal system. See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a list of the ingredients in scopolamine transdermal system. Ask your doctor if you are not sure.

What should I tell my doctor before using scopolamine transdermal system? Before you use scopolamine transdermal system, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye). have a history of seizures or psychosis. have problems with your stomach or intestines. have trouble urinating. are scheduled to have a gastric secretion test. have liver or kidney problems. are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if scopolamine transdermal system can harm your unborn baby. are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Scopolamine can pass into your breast milk. Talk to your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you use scopolamine transdermal system. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Scopolamine transdermal system may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how scopolamine transdermal system works. Medicines that you take by mouth may not be absorbed well while you use scopolamine transdermal system. Especially tell your doctor if you take: a sedative, hypnotic, opioid or anxiolytic (medicines that make you sleepy) an antidepressant medicine an anticholinergic medicine, such as an allergy or cold medicine, a medicine to treat bladder or bowel spasms, certain asthma medicines, or other medicines for motion sickness Ask your doctor if you are not sure if your medicine is one that is listed above.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them and show it to your doctor or pharmacist when you get a new medicine. How should I use scopolamine transdermal system?

See the detailed Instructions for Use for information about how to use scopolamine transdermal system at the end of this Patient Information leaflet. It is important that you apply scopolamine transdermal system exactly as your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may change your scopolamine transdermal system dose.

Do not change your scopolamine transdermal system dose without talking to your doctor. Wear only one scopolamine transdermal system at any time. If you use too much scopolamine transdermal system, call your doctor or Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room right away.

What should I avoid while using scopolamine transdermal system? You should not drink alcohol while using scopolamine transdermal system. It can increase your chances of having serious side effects.

You should not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how scopolamine transdermal system affects you. You should not use scopolamine transdermal system during a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan (MRI). Remove scopolamine transdermal system before undergoing an MRI.

It can cause your skin to burn. You should be careful if you use scopolamine transdermal system… [Excerpted — this section continues on DailyMed.]

📖 Instructions for Use ~3 min read ▾

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Scopolamine (skoe-POL-a-meen) Transdermal System Read this Instructions for Use before you start using scopolamine transdermal system and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor about your medical condition or your treatment.

Information about scopolamine transdermal system: Scopolamine transdermal system is a tan-colored, circle shaped transdermal system (patch) with "Scopolamine 1 mg/3 days" printed on it. Wear only one scopolamine transdermal system at any time. Do not cut scopolamine transdermal system.

To help prevent nausea and vomiting from motion sickness: Apply one scopolamine transdermal system to your skin on a hairless area behind one ear at least 4 hours before the activity to prevent nausea and vomiting. If the treatment is needed for longer than 3 days, remove scopolamine transdermal system from the hairless area behind your ear. Get a new scopolamine transdermal system and place it on the hairless area behind your other ear.

To help prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery: Follow your doctor's instructions about when to apply scopolamine transdermal system before your scheduled surgery. Scopolamine transdermal system should be left in place for 24 hours after surgery. After 24 hours, scopolamine transdermal system should be removed and thrown away.

How to use scopolamine transdermal system: Inside the scopolamine transdermal system package, you will find one scopolamine transdermal system. An imprinted, tan backing membrane with a metallic (silver) sticky surface is adhered to a clear, disposable release liner (See Figure 1 ). 1.

Select a hairless area of skin behind one of your ears. Avoid areas on your skin that may have cuts, pain, or tenderness. Wipe the area of your skin with a clean, dry tissue.

2. Cut along the dashed line on the scopolamine transdermal system package to open (See Figure 2 ). 3.

Remove the clear plastic backing from the tan-colored round scopolamine transdermal system (See Figure 3 ). 4. Do not touch the metallic adhesive (sticky) surface on scopolamine transdermal system with your hands (See Figure 4 ).

5. Apply the metallic adhesive surface of scopolamine transdermal system firmly to the dry area of skin behind your ear. The imprinted, tan-colored side of the transdermal system should be facing up and showing (See Figure 5 ).

After placement of scopolamine transdermal system, avoid touching or applying pressure to the transdermal system while it is being worn because applying pressure may cause scopolamine to ooze out at the edge. Wash your hands with soap and water right away after applying scopolamine transdermal system, so that any medicine from scopolamine transdermal system that gets on your hands will not get into your eyes. How to remove scopolamine transdermal system: After removing scopolamine transdermal system, be sure to wash your hands and the area behind your ear thoroughly with soap and water.

Please note that the used scopolamine transdermal system will still contain some of the active ingredient after use. To avoid accidental contact or ingestion by children, pets, or others, fold the used scopolamine transdermal system in half with the sticky side together. Throw away (dispose of) scopolamine transdermal system in the household trash out of the reach of children, pets, or others.

How should I store scopolamine transdermal system? Store scopolamine transdermal system at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C) until you are ready to use it. Store scopolamine transdermal system in an upright position.

Do not bend or roll scopolamine transdermal system. Keep scopolamine transdermal system and all medicines out of reach of children. The Patient Information and Instructions for Use have been approved by the U.S.

Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 05/2026 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5

📄 Recent Major Changes 8 words ▾

Warnings and Precautions, Hyperthermia ( 5.5 ) 4/2025

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 39 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 4 Patch Pouch Box NDC 42858-150-40 Rx only Scopolamine Transdermal System 1 mg/3 days Formulated delivery of approximately 1 mg over three days 4 Transdermal Systems Multipack PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 4 Patch Pouch Box

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗

Medicaid utilization & spend

📍 This exact package only: Medicaid data is reported per full 11-digit NDC — labeler, product and pack size — so every number here is for this package alone, not the drug overall. Other pack sizes report separately.
💊 Pharmacy benefit only: These are Medicaid outpatient pharmacy claims, billed by NDC. They exclude the medical benefit — clinic- or hospital-administered drugs billed under HCPCS J-codes — so drugs used mostly that way (e.g. Avastin, Lucentis, Keytruda) can look low or missing here. That’s expected, not an error.
📅 Q1 2025 – Q1 2026 · 5 quarters of data
ⓘ The newest quarter is usually incomplete when first published; states restate recent quarters in later CMS releases, so the latest figures typically revise upward. State coverage-policy changes can also shift quarter-to-quarter totals.
Prescriptions last 4 qtrs
112
Units reimbursed last 4 qtrs
1.1K
Gross reimbursed last 4 qtrs
$6.4K
Avg / prescription
$56.95
Avg / unit
$5.8627
Latest quarter Q1 2026
16Rx
Medicaid pays / ea
$5.8627
gross reimbursed
vs
NADAC / ea
$4.3357
acquisition cost
=
Spread
+$1.5270
+35% vs cost
What Medicaid paid per ea (before rebates; includes the pharmacy’s dispensing fee) compared with NADAC — the average price pharmacies pay to buy the drug. A positive spread means Medicaid reimbursed more than the purchase price, before manufacturer rebates.
Fee-for-service vs managed care ⓘ
85% FFS 15% MCO
Fee-for-service · 95 Rx Managed care · 17 Rx
State Medicaid map
Alaska: no data reported AK Maine: no data reported ME Washington: no data reported WA Idaho: no data reported ID Montana: no data reported MT North Dakota: no data reported ND Minnesota: no data reported MN Wisconsin: no data reported WI Michigan: no data reported MI New York: 429 units · 2.2 per 100k residents NY Vermont: no data reported VT New Hampshire: no data reported NH Oregon: no data reported OR Nevada: no data reported NV Wyoming: no data reported WY South Dakota: no data reported SD Iowa: no data reported IA Illinois: no data reported IL Indiana: no data reported IN Ohio: 245 units · 2.1 per 100k residents OH Pennsylvania: no data reported PA New Jersey: no data reported NJ Massachusetts: no data reported MA California: 414 units · 1.1 per 100k residents CA Utah: no data reported UT Colorado: no data reported CO Nebraska: no data reported NE Missouri: no data reported MO Kentucky: no data reported KY West Virginia: no data reported WV Virginia: no data reported VA Maryland: no data reported MD Connecticut: no data reported CT Rhode Island: no data reported RI Arizona: no data reported AZ New Mexico: no data reported NM Kansas: no data reported KS Arkansas: no data reported AR Tennessee: no data reported TN North Carolina: no data reported NC South Carolina: no data reported SC Delaware: no data reported DE Oklahoma: no data reported OK Louisiana: no data reported LA Mississippi: no data reported MS Alabama: no data reported AL Georgia: no data reported GA D.C.: no data reported DC Hawaii: no data reported HI Texas: no data reported TX Florida: no data reported FL
Units reimbursed · per 100k residents
1.12.2
gray = no data reported ⓘ
Colors are per 100,000 residents, so big states don’t automatically dominate. Tap or hover a state for its actual totals.
Tap or hover a state
…for its Medicaid breakdown
🏆 Top states by units · per 100k residents
1 New York 2.2 /100k
2 Ohio 2.1 /100k
3 California 1.1 /100k
National units — by quarter
💵 About the dollar figures: “reimbursed” is what Medicaid paid pharmacies before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower than these numbers. Fee-for-service and managed-care claims are combined unless split above. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data; per-100k rates use 2023 Census population estimates.

Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
24 patches42858-0150-70 757 Rx · $26,804
4 patches42858-0150-40 71 Rx · $2,654
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 940 Rx · 6,364 units · $35,837 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)

Medicare Part D (outpatient prescription) spending for Scopolamine — the program that covers self-administered drugs. 7 manufacturers.
⚠️ Drug-level data: CMS publishes Part D spending by drug, not by NDC — these figures combine every manufacturer, strength and package size sold under the name Scopolamine. That’s a different level of aggregation than the Medicaid card above, which is specific to this exact 11-digit NDC (pack size included), so the two aren’t directly comparable.
Period
Total Part D spend
$7.24M
Claims incl. refills
112.6K
Beneficiaries
81.9K
Spend / beneficiary
$88.40
Spend / claim
$64.29
Trend by period
💵 About the dollar figures: spending is what Part D plans paid before confidential manufacturer rebates, so the program’s real net cost is lower. A blank patient count means fewer than 11 people — CMS hides counts that small to protect privacy. Source: CMS Medicare Quarterly Part D Spending by Drug (data.cms.gov), updated quarterly.

Reported adverse events (FAERS)

Read carefully: FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified. Counts are not incidence, do not establish causation, are subject to reporting bias, and cannot be used to compare one drug to another. Shown for signal context only. Reports for Scopolamine — the ingredient across all brands.

Top reported reactions

Nausea804
Vomiting549
Dizziness535
Headache410
Fatigue353
Pain330
Diarrhoea327

Age at onset

Neonate2
Infant11
Child14
Adolescent45
Adult419
Elderly157

Reporter sex

6,806 reports

Serious outcomes

Hospitalization2,181
Death788
Life-threatening365
Disabling182
Reports over time (by year) — tap or hover for the count & year
2020 2022 2024 2026 519 0
Most recent year is provisional (FAERS lags ~3 months).
Where does this data come from?
Adverse-event reports from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via openFDA. FAERS reports are voluntary and unverified — counts are not incidence and don’t establish causation.
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.