The active substance in Kwells tablets is hyoscine hydrobromide. Hyoscine hydrobromide temporarily reduces the effect of movement on the balance organs of the inner ear and the nerves responsible for nausea.
Because Kwells tablets melt in the mouth, absorption into the bloodstream is very rapid and they can be taken up to 20–30 minutes before travelling or at the onset of sickness.
Kwells 300 microgram tablets. For the prevention of travel sickness. Contains Hyoscine Hydrobromide 300mcg. Always read the label.
If Hyoscine hydrobromide has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions they 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.
Q: What are Kwells tablets and what are they used for?
Kwells 300 microgram tablets are used for the fast and effective prevention and control of travel sickness. 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 that we associate with travel sickness. The active substance in Kwells travel sickness tablets is hyoscine hydrobromide temporarily reduces the effect of movement on the balance organs of the inner ear and the nerves responsible for nausea.
Q: What is hyoscine hydrobromide?
Hyoscine hydrobromide is taken to prevent and control travel sickness.
Q: Who can and cannot take hyoscine hydrobromide?
Kwells travel sickness tablet range comes in different strengths: 300 micrograms for adults, 150 micrograms for children.
Hyoscine hydrobromide tablets for travel sickness can be taken by adults and children from the age of four years.
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.
Q: How to take Kwells travel sickness tablets?
If Kwells travel sickness tablets have been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you. If you purchased this product without a prescription, 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.
Q: When to take Kwells travel sickness tablets?
Because Kwells tablets melt in the mouth, absorption into the bloodstream is very rapid and they can be taken up to 20-30 minutes before travelling or at the onset of sickness.
Q: How should adults take Kwells travel sickness tablets?
Take one tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take this medicine more than 3 times in 24 hours.
Q: How should the elderly take kwells travel sickness tablets?
Kwells should not be taken by the elderly without consulting your doctor or pharmacist. You must consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Kwells travel sickness tablets
Q: What to do if you have taken more Kwells tablets than recommended and what are the symptoms of overdose?
Symptoms of overdose may include: fast or irregular heart-beat, difficulty passing water, bllurred vision or dislike of bright light. Hallucinations may occur. If you have any of these symptoms or have taken more than the recommended dose, tell your doctor or contact your nearest Accident and Emergency Department immediately.
Q: Can Kwells cause side effects?
Like all medicines, Kwells tablets can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Some people have experienced blurred vision, dilated pupils, dry mouth, drowsiness and dizziness. You may also experience an increased body temperature due to decreased sweating.
Less frequently, there have been reports of restlessness, hallucinations and confusion.
If you are epileptic, you might suffer from increased seizure frequency.
As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the tablets. If you are allergic, you might experience difficulty in breathing, coughing, wheezing or symptoms such as rash, itching and swelling.
If you experience any of these effects or react badly to the tablets in any other way, tell your doctor immediately.
Q: What should you do if you experience any side effects from taking Kwells travel sickness tablets?
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App store.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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