Absorbtion Through the Skin
Motion sickness patches work by utilizing the skin's natural absorbency which soaks up the drug Scopolamine into the bloodstream. The patch is placed behind the ear four hours before beginning the trip and slowly delivers its medication over a three-day period. The patch can be replaced as needed when the three days are up. There are side effects however, such as an excessively dry mouth and blurred eyesight, impaired mental facilities, headaches and dizziness.
Conflicting Signals
The patch will stop the part of the inner ear that controls balance from reporting information to the brain. This helps to reduce the conflicting signals that can result from being aboard a moving ship or an airplane, where the visual centers often conflict with the workings of the inner ear. By using the patch, the traveler does not have to remember to take the pills which need to be replaced much more frequently.
The Drawbacks
Because of the fact that the patch delivers only one amount of dosage, it is not recommended that children use it, and it is sometimes ineffective depending on the size of the adult user as well, so it is always a good idea to get evaluated by your doctor before trying the patch for the first time. If you are too thin you may be getting too much dosage, too fat and you may not be getting enough. Not only that but each individual's skin may absorb the medication at a different rate, which could make the results different from what is expected from the patch.
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