Nicotine Transdermal System Step 3

Name: Nicotine Transdermal System Step 3

Active ingredient

 Nicotine, 7 mg delivered over 24 hours

Purpose

Stop smoking aid

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 patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.

Directions

  • If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
  • before using this product, read the enclosed self-help guide for complete directions and other information
  • stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch
  • if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below:

 

  • if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then Step 3 for 2 weeks and then stop
  • 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. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.
  • the used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day
  • if you have vivid dreams, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning
  • 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
  • to avoid possible burns, remove patch  before  undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures
  • stop using the patch at the end of 8 weeks. If you still feel the need to use the patch talk to your doctor.
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