Scopolamine Therapeutic Uses and Administration

Introduction to Scopolamine

• The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery notes that scopolamine is most commonly available as Transderm Scōp, a transdermal patch formulation, in the United States 1, 2

Clinical Context and Uses

• Scopolamine is used off-label for management of excessive secretions, including post-CVA secretions and end-of-life care, though this lacks formal clinical study support 3, 4
• Scopolamine is applied off-label in gastroparesis for nausea management, despite lack of supporting clinical studies 3, 4

Administration Guidelines

• The standard dose is 1.5 mg patch applied to the postauricular area 1, 2, 3, 4