Formulations have been developed administering methscopolamine in
multi-phases. In a preferred embodiment, the formulation contains
methscopolamine in an immediate release. ("IR") form and a sustained or
delayed release ("DR") form and/or poised release ("PR") form. In another
embodiment, the methscopolamine is released in a gradient, decreasing the
side effects associated with rapidly elevated blood levels. In another
embodiment the drug is bound to an ion-exchange resin, which can be
suspended in a liquid or incorporated into a matrix for delayed,
sustained and/or pulsed release. Dosage unit forms may be tablets, gels,
liquids, capsules, beads, microparticles, films or lozenges. Multi-phase
delivery can also be achieved through the use of a kit that provides for
dosage escalation. This kit can be a blister pack or equivalent, wherein
the drug is packaged so that a first dosage is taken, then sequentially
larger dosages. The dosages can be the same in each unit, and
instructions provided so that the correct dosage is obtained through the
number of units and the time of administration or the dosages may be
different, and the units ordered so dial the desired dosage
administration profile is obtained when the patient takes the units in
order as instructed.