Kwells

Melt in the mouth Kwells tablets (hyoscine 0.3mg) work fast to prevent travel sickness.

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About Kwells

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.

Tablets may be sucked, chewed, or swallowed. Adults should take 1 tablet every 6 hours, as required. Do not take more than 3 times in 24 hours. Elderly patients should consult their regular doctor before taking Kwells tablets.

Separate dosage instructions for children over 10 years (Dr Fox does not supply treatment for under 18s).

Cautions

Do not take if suffering from glaucoma, paralytic ileus (intestinal nerves/muscles impairing digestive movement), pyloric stenosis (narrowing of passage between stomach and small bowel), myasthenia gravis (rare long-term autoimmune condition), or enlarged prostate gland, or if you are allergic to hyoscine hydrobromide.

Kwells tablets may make you feel sleepy. If this happens do not drive or use tools or machines. Do not drink alcohol.

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

Before taking Kwells tablets, you should see your doctor if you:

• Are over 60 years of age.
• Are under medical care, especially for heart, metabolic, gastrointestinal, liver, or kidney conditions.
• Have previously had a sudden painful inability to pass urine.
• Have ulcerative colitis.
• Have diarrhoea or fever.
• Have Down's Syndrome.
• Are over 60 years of age
• Suffer from seizure or fits.

Other medications

Do not take Kwells if you are taking any of the following medicines, unless advised by your doctor:

• Amantadine (an antiviral)
• Antihistamines
• Antipsychotics
• Antidepressants
• Linezolid (an antibiotic)
• Domperidone and metoclopramide (for nausea and vomiting)
• Sublingual nitrates (for angina)

Patient Information Leaflet

The Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) is the leaflet included in the pack with a medicine and must be read before taking the medicine. It is written for patients and gives information about taking or using a medicine.

Kwells Patient Leaflet

Authored 25 November 2015 by Dr Tony Steele
Last updated 21 November 2019

Reviewed by Dr B. Babor
Last reviewed 04 January 2017