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Scopolamine Patch
$75 plus consultation fee
Our standard offering includes 3 Scopolamine patches. Each patch provides motion sickness relief for up to 72 hours.
Step 1
Quick Consultation
Runway consultations are quick, easy and cost just $30. Just fill out our online questionnaire and it will be reviewed by a US-licensed physician.
Step 2
Fast, free shipping
No pickups or wait times. Your prescriptions are delivered straight to your door within three to five business days.
Step 3
Ongoing care
Our expert physicians remain available to answer questions, advise treatment and chat with you wherever you are in the world.
What it costs
A Runway consultation costs a fraction of a travel clinic and our medications are priced below average retail pricing. You are only charged if prescribed.
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Consultation Fee
Motion sickness is caused by signals getting crossed in our brains, where we can’t figure out if we’re moving or stationary. Our brain can’t make sense of the information from our eyes, ears and body which leads to a long list of symptoms from dizziness to queasiness to vomiting.
Eg. carsick, seasick, airsick
It’s estimated that one in three people get motion sickness at some point in their lives.
Factors that increase your chances of getting motion sickness:
Motion sickness can come on fast. You may feel fine one moment and then suddenly
experience some of these symptoms:
Antihistamines can potentially help clear up information to the brain, but can leave you drowsy, which may not be conducive to a great trip.
The Scopolamine patch is a prescription medication that comes in the form of a transdermal patch. It contains the active ingredient scopolamine, which is an anticholinergic medication used to prevent and treat motion sickness.
The scopolamine patch works by blocking certain signals in the brain that are responsible for causing motion sickness. The patch delivers a controlled amount of scopolamine through the skin, allowing for continuous and long-lasting relief from motion sickness.
Although the exact dosing instructions will be provided by your healthcare provider, in general, to use patch, you should first clean and dry the area behind your ear. Then, apply the patch to the skin behind one ear, making sure it adheres firmly. The patch should be left in place for the duration specified by your healthcare provider (usually up to three days) before replacing it with a new one. Wash your hands thoroughly after handling the patch.
Each scopolamine patch lasts up to three days, continuously delivering a controlled dose of medication. This extended duration provides consistent and effective motion sickness prevention throughout your journey or exposure to motion triggers. After three days, you would replace the patch to maintain the therapeutic effect. This longer-lasting patch reduces the need for frequent dosing and ensures continuous relief during travel or activities that may cause motion sickness.
The scopolamine patch is a prescription strength motion sickness medication, unlike Dramamine. The patch provides longer duration of action, delivering a steady dose over several days compared to the need for frequent dosing with Dramamine tablets. The scopolamine patch’s controlled-release system ensures consistent medication levels and may result in reduced side effects like stomach upset and drowsiness, commonly associated with oral medications like Dramamine. The non-oral administration of scopolamine also eliminates the challenges of swallowing pills or experiencing nausea and vomiting. Additionally, the convenience of the patch may improve compliance by simplifying the treatment regimen. However, it’s important to remember that individual responses may vary. Initiate a consultation at Runway today for personalized recommendations based on your specific needs.
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Hiking over 10,000 ft elevation in Colorado. Prescription from MD said to take acetazolamide prophylactically and during hike. I didn’t seem to be adversely affected during the hike and made it to the summit!
Jesse C. traveled to
Colorado
Took altitude sickness medication after having terrible headaches and throwing up. Shortly after starting the medication, all my symptoms went away.
Grace M. traveled to
Ecuador
Taking malaria medication before going to South Africa provided my wife and me with a level of comfort that really enabled us to enjoy our 5-day safari. We felt protected the entire time we were out exploring the amazing Sabi Sands Game Reserve!
Matt S. traveled to
South Africa
I took malaria medication during my trip to the Amazon Rainforest. No issues with malaria!
Sarkis A. traveled to
Brazil (Amazon)
The motion sickness patches were very helpful since we were staying on a small sailboat; I don’t think my brother would have been able to keep a meal down if not for them.
Scott R. traveled to
Galápagos Islands
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Motion sickness medicine didn’t work for me until I discovered the patch!
Nadav B. traveled to
Antarctica
I was having the best time in Mexico until I got an awful stomach bug. Thankfully, I had brought my own medication with me so I didn’t have to deal with language barriers and a local pharmacy. After a quick recovery day, I was still able to enjoy the rest of my trip.
Carly R. traveled to
Mexico
Runway offers travelers like you, the medications you may need before you go.