Joytrip

Joytrip150 mcg

Chewable Tablet

Hyoscine Hydrobromide

Navana Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Product Code : 8857
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Medicine overview

Indications of Joytrip 150 mcg

Joytrip 150 mcg is indicated in the prevention and control of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness/travel sickness.

Theropeutic Class

Anti-emetic drugs

Pharmacology

Hyoscine competitively blocks muscarinic receptors and has central and peripheral actions. It relaxes smooth muscle and reduces gastric and intestinal motility.

Dosage & Administration of Joytrip 150 mcg

Adult & Children over 12 years: 300 mcg 30 minutes before journey, then 300 mcg 6 hourly if needed. Maximum 3 doses in 24 hour Children 4-12 years: 150 mcg 30 mins before journey. Maximum 300 mcg in 24 hours Children 3-4 years: ½ tab (75 mcg) 30 mins before journey. Maximum 150 mcg in 24 hours

Dosage of Joytrip 150 mcg

Adults and children over 13 years: 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.

Administration of Joytrip 150 mcg

Ideally, take tablets 30 minutes before the journey.

Interaction of Joytrip 150 mcg

Additive sedative effects with alcohol or other CNS depressants. Reduced effects with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, tacrine).

Contraindications

Joytrip 150 mcg is contraindicated in Glaucoma/Blindness.

Side Effects of Joytrip 150 mcg

Dry mouth, dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty with micturition.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Do not take Hyoscine hydrobromide tablets if you are pregnant or breast-feeding unless recommended by your doctor or midwife.

Precautions & Warnings

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.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool & dry place. Keep out of the reach of children.

Drug Classes

Anti-emetic drugs

Mode Of Action

Joytrip 150 mcg 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.

Pregnancy

Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation.

Pediatric Uses

Children: This product only be given to children over 3 years old
Disclaimer

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