Ingredients in Scopolamine Patch?

Ingredients in Scopolamine Patch?

NDC 45802-580-84 Scopolamine Each patch contains 1.3 mg scopolamine formulated to deliver in vivo approximately 1 mg over 3 days. The inactive components are crospovidone, isopropyl palmitate, light mineral oil, polyisobutylene

polyisobutylene
Polyisobutylene, also known as "PIB" or polyisobutene, (C4H8)n, is the homopolymer of isobutylene, or 2-methyl-1-propene, on which butyl rubber is based.
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, ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and aluminized polyester film.

What is the active ingredient in scopolamine?

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 1.5 mg of scopolamine base. Scopolamine is (9-methyl-3-oxa-9-azatricyclo[3.3. 1.02,4]nonan-7-yl) 3-hydroxy-2 phenylpropanoate.

What drug is in 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.

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