Product Use
Nicotinell Patches provide a discreet, consistent supply of nicotine for 24 hours. A patch can help to curb intense morning cravings and help you to stop smoking. The patches are intended to aid smokers wishing to quit or reduce prior to quitting as well as to assist smokers who are unable to smoke such as on a flight and as a safer alternative to smoking for smokers and those around them.
Step 3 patches are ideal for someone who smokes less than 20 cigarettes per day, or those who have completed step 1 and 2.
Instructions
Adults and adolescents (12-18 years): for those smoking 20 plus cigarettes per day, initially 1 TTS30 (step 1) patch daily. Less that 20 cigarettes per day: initially 1 TTS20 (step 2) patch daily. Reduce patch size at intervals of 3-4 weeks. Maximum treatment period 3 months. Medical advice should be sought for use in adolescents beyond 12 weeks. TTS 30sq cm/average absorption 21mg/24 hours. TTS20sq cm/average absorption 14mg/24 hours. TTS10sq cm/average absorption 7mg/24 hours.
Cautions
Do not use if you are non-smoker or occasional smoker, you have a skin disease, or you are allergic to any of the components of the patch.
Consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before starting to use these patches if you are under 12 years of age, in hospital with serious heart disease, pregnant or breast-feeding or under a doctor’s care or taking prescribed medication.
Do not exceed the sated dose
For external use only
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
Ingredients
Round, yellowish-ochre coloured self-adhesive patch containing per sq cm:
Nicotine 1.75mg
