Description
This medicine is sold under the discretion of a Well Pharmacist.
You will be required to answer a few short questions to ensure this medicine is suitable for you.
Kwells tablets are for the prevention of travel sickness. Kwells tablets can be taken up to 20-30 minutes before travelling to prevent travel sickness, or at the onset of nausea.
Travel sickness happens when the brain receives mixed messages. Visual messages from the eyes inform the brain that the immediate surroundings are stationary, but a delicate balancing organ in the ear tells the brain that you are moving. This conflicting information triggers the nausea we associate with travel sickness.
How to Use
If Hyoscine hydrobromide has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you.
If you have purchased Kwells tablets, follow these directions closely:
The tablets can be sucked, chewed or swallowed. They have a scoreline so they can be halved if necessary. The tablets can be taken up to 30 minutes before travelling to prevent travel sickness or at the onset of nausea.
Adults: Take one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.
Elderly: Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Kwells tablets.
Children over 10 years: Give your child half or one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not give your child this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.
Kwells tablets should not be given to children under 10 years of age.
Warnings
Hyoscine hydrobromide is not suitable for some people. Tell a doctor or pharmacist if you:
- Have had an allergic reaction to hyoscine hydrobromide or any other medicines in the past
- Have an eye problem called primary angle closure glaucoma
- Have difficulty peeing or a bowel blockage
- Have myasthenia gravis, an illness that causes muscle weakness
- Have heart problems, including a very fast heart rate
- Have thyroid, kidney or liver problems
- Have food poisoning or other digestive problems, such as acid reflux, severe constipation or ulcerative colitis
- Have a high temperature
- Are trying for a baby or you’re pregnant, as hyoscine hydrobromide is not recommended in pregnancy
- Do not take Kwells tablets if you are pregnant or breast-feeding unless recommended by your doctor or midwife. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine in pregnancy.
Active Ingredients
Hyoscine Hydrobromide 300 micrograms.
Also contains: Mannitol (E421). Potato starch, Gelatine powder, Aluminium stearate, Sachharin sodim (E954) and Ferric oxide (E172)
See patient information leaflet for more advice
