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hyoscine · Medicine question

Why must a Scopoderm hyoscine patch be removed before medical scans?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

A Scopoderm hyoscine patch must be removed before medical scans because one of its layers contains aluminium.

Sources for this answer

Scopoderm 1.5mg PatchBaxter Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 2Document updated 12 September 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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