NicoDerm CQ Stop Smoking Aid Clear Patches Step 3 - 14ct

Purpose

Stop Smoking Aid..

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug,taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.

When using this product

When using this product: if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

Stop use and ask a doctor if: skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash,irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur,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 or rash).

Directions

If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. Before using this product, read the enclosed user's guide for complete directions and other information. Begin using the patch on your quit day. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use according to the following 10-week schedule: Step 1: Use one 21 mg patch/day; Weeks 1-6. Step 2: Use one 14 mg patch/day; Weeks 7-8. Step 3: Use one 7 mg patch/day; Weeks 9-10. If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, do not use step 1 (21 mg). Start with step 2 (14 mg) for 6 weeks, then step 3 (7 mg) for 2 weeks and then stop. Steps 2 and 3 allow you to gradually reduce your level of nicotine. Completing the full program will increase your chances of quitting successfully. Apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless. Save pouch for disposing of the patch after use. Remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds. Wash hands after applying or removing patch. Throw away the patch by folding sticky ends together. Replace in its pouch and discard. See enclosed User's Guide for safety and handling. You may wear the patch for 16 or 24 hours. If you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24 hours. If you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning. The used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day. Do not wear more than one patch at a time. Do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces. Do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours. 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. To increase your success in quitting: 1. You must be motivated to quit. 2. Complete the full treatment program, applying a new patch every day. 3. Use with a support program as described in the enclosed user's guide.

Other information

Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F). Read carton and enclosed user's guide before using this product. Keep this carton and user's guide. They contain important information.

Question or comments?

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