Nicotine Transdermal System Patch, Step 2
Description / Nicotine Transdermal System Patch, Step 2
Active Ingredients
- Nicotine - 14 mg delivered over 24 hours
Directions
If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
- Begin using the patch on your quit day. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below
Step 1 - Weeks 1-4 > use one 21 mg patch/day
Step 2- Weeks 5 & 6 > use one 14 mg patch/day
Step 3 - Weeks 7 & 8 > use one 7 mg patch/day
- If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then step 3 for 2 weeks
- Apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless
- Remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin, hold for 10 seconds.
- Wash hands after applying or removing patch
- It is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the patch for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider
Features
- Made in the USA
- Self help guide enclosed in box
- Compare to the active ingredient in Habitrol
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
- High blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure.
- An allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems, because you are more likely to get rashes.
- Stomach ulcer or diabetes
- History of seizures
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
- Using a non-nicotine stop smoking aid
- Taking a prescription medication for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.
When using this product
- If you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, remove the patch at bedtime
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after 4 days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash
- Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
- You get symptoms of nicotine overdose, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and rapid heartbeat.
- You have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing)
Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patch by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.
Inactive Ingredients
- Carnauba Wax, flavors, gum base, magnesium oxide, sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, talc, xylitol
More Information
| Manufacturer | Rugby |
|---|---|
| Active Ingredients | Nicotine - 14 mg delivered over 24 hours |
| Product Form | Patches |
| Active Ingredient | Nicotine |
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