Boots Travel Calm Tablets
(Hyoscine Hydrobromide)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
This medicine is available without prescription to treat minor conditions. However, you still need to take it carefully to get the best results from it.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again
- Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice
What this medicine is for
This medicine contains Hyoscine Hydrobromide which belongs to a group of medicines called anticholinergics.
It can be used to prevent and relieve the unpleasant effects of travel sickness.
Before you take this medicine
This medicine can be taken by adults and children aged 3 years and over. However, some people should not take this medicine or should seek the advice of their pharmacist or doctor first.
X Do not take:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you have glaucoma
If you have stomach problems or a blockage in your intestine
If you are a man with prostate problems
If you are pregnant, unless your doctor tells you to
! Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
- If you have heart failure, or a fast heart beat
- If you have kidney or liver problems
- If you have an overactive thyroid
- If you have problems with your metabolism
- If you are elderly
- If you are breastfeeding
Other important information
Driving and using machines:
This medicine may cause drowsiness. If affected do not drive or operate machinery.
Do not drink alcohol (wine, beer, spirits) whilst taking this medicine.
Information about some of the ingredients:
This medicine contains glucose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
If you take other medicines
Before you take these tablets, make sure that you tell your pharmacist about ANY other medicines you might be using at the same time, particularly the following:
- Other anticholinergic medicines (e.g. amantidine for Parkinson’s disease)
- Antihistamines (for treating allergy or hayfever)
- Butyrophenones, phenothiazines (for mental problems)
- Tricyclic antidepressants
If you are unsure about interactions with any other medicines, talk to your pharmacist. This includes medicines prescribed by your doctor and medicine you have bought for yourself, including herbal and homeopathic remedies.
How to take this medicine
Check the foil is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that tablet.
Chew or swallow the first tablet (or part tablet) twenty minutes before your journey begins.
- Age: Adults and children of 12 years and over
- One tablet
- Every 6 to 8 hours, if you need to. Don’t take more than 3 tablets in 24 hours.
- Age: Children of 7 to 11 years
- Half a tablet
- Every 6 to 8 hours, if you need to. Don’t give more than 3 half tablets in 24 hours.
- Age: Children of 3 to 6 years
- Quarter of a tablet
- Every 6 to 8 hours, if you need to. Don’t give more than 3 quarter tablets in 24 hours.
Do not give to children under 3 years.
Do not take more than the amount recommended above.
! If you take too many tablets: Talk to your doctor or go to your nearest hospital casualty department. Take the medicine and this leaflet with you.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
- Drowsiness, giddiness, staggering
- Dry mouth or nose, thirst, dry skin, difficulty in passing urine
- Increased pressure in the eye, dislike of bright light, widening of the pupils in the eye, changes in the muscles in the eye
- Changes in heart rate, fast, irregular heart beat
- Constipation, being sick
- Occasionally, hallucinations and confusion, particularly in children
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
How to store this medicine
Keep this medicine in a safe place out of the sight and reach of children, preferably in a locked cupboard.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
What is in this medicine
Each tablet contains Hyoscine Hydrobromide 0.3 mg, which is the active ingredient.
As well as the active ingredient, the tablets also contain glucose, stearic acid, magnesium stearate.
The pack contains 12 round white tablets. The tablets are scored on one side into a cross shape so that it can be broken into quarters.
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for the Marketing Authorisation holder
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Leaflet prepared April 2007
If you would like any further information about this medicine, please contact
Other formats: To request a copy of this leaflet in Braille, large print or audio please call, free of charge:
0800 198 5000 (UK only)
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Product name: Boots Travel Calm Tablets
Reference number: 00014/5369
This is a service provided by the Royal National Institute of the Blind.
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