Coolgut is indicated in the prevention and control of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness/travel sickness.
Hyoscine Hydrobromide is a type of medicine called an antimuscarinic (or anticholinergic). Hyoscine hydrobromide is sometimes known as scopolamine. It is thought to prevent motion sickness by stopping the messages sent from the vestibular system to reach an area of the brain called the vomiting centre. This area of the brain coordinates the vomiting reflex.
Adults and children over 13 year s: 2 tablets (Maximum 4 tablets in 24 hours). Children age 7-12 years : 1-2 tablets (Maximum 2 tablets in 24 hours). Children age 4-7 years : 1 tablet (Maximum 2 tablets in 24 hours). Children age 3-4 years : half a tablet (Maximum 1 tablet in 24 hours). Children under 3 years : Not recommended under 3 years or as directed by the physician.
Dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty with micturition.
Hyoscine Hydrobromide is contraindicated in Glaucoma/Blindness.
Always consult a registered doctor before taking any medicine. This information is for general knowledge only.
Additive sedative effects with alcohol or other CNS depressants. Reduced effects with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, tacrine).
May cause drowsiness, if affected do not drive or operate machinery. May be potentiated by concurrent phenothiazines, tricyclic antidepressants or alcohol. Absorption may be reduced by aluminium hydroxide preparations.