Product Use
NiQuitin Patch Step 3 relieve and/or prevent cravings and nicotine withdrawal in smokers of less than 10 a day. These stop smoking aids work for 24 hours a day and are part of a programme designed to support your wish to stop smoking. The programme contains 3 steps which you will need to follow, starting with Step 1, then Step 2, then Step 3. Each Step has its own strength of NiQuitin Clear Patch; the patches are designed to supply your body with the correct amount of nicotine, which decreases as you go from Step 1 to Step 3. Stopping smoking straightaway is best for your health. However if you are not able to, you can also use NiQuitin Clear Patch to help you cut down on smoking, perhaps before stopping, or to help you stop smoking for short periods of time.
Key Features of NiQuitin Patch Step 3
Clear patch for discreet wearing
Continuous nicotine release for 24 hours
Relieve and/or prevent cravings and nicotine withdrawals
Help to cut down on smoking or stop for short periods
Step 3 of a 3 step programme
Pack contains 7 patches
Instructions
Abrupt cessation: Adult smokers 18 years or over: 10 or more cigarettes a day, start with Step 1 for 6 weeks, then continue with Step 2 for 2 weeks, then finish with Step 3 for 2 weeks. Less than 10 cigarettes, start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then finish with Step 3 for 2 weeks. Treatment may be continued beyond 10 weeks if needed to stay smoke-free. However those having difficulty discontinuing patches should seek professional advice. Gradual cessation: use 21mg patch daily for 2-4 weeks and continue to smoke as needed. After 2-4 weeks quit smoking completely and use the 21mg patch for 6 weeks, then step 2 and 3 as for abrupt cessation.Reduction in smoking: use patches and continue to smoke as needed, reducing the number of cigarettes as far as possible. If using patches regularly after 6 months seek professional advice. Temporary abstinence: use patch to control withdrawal symptoms when smoking is being avoided. If using patches regularly after 6 months seek professional advice. Apply patch to clean skin site once a day, preferably on waking. Remove patch after 24 hours and apply new patch to fresh skin site. Patches may be removed before going to bed if desired. Only one patch to be worn at a time. See pack leaflet for further information. Adolescents (12-17 years): follow adult schedule for abrupt cessation. If unable to stop abruptly professional advice should be sought. Children: not recommended.
Cautions
Keep out of the sight and reach of children. CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL: If you have or recently had heart problems. If you have serious liver or kidney disease, uncontrolled overactive thyroid gland or pheochromocytoma. Before use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you get a persistent skin reaction, remove the patch and tell your doctor. DO NOT USE: If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed in the leaflet. If you are a non-smoker, an occasional smoker or under 12 years old. DISPOSAL PRECAUTIONS: Dispose of patch carefully then wash hands with water only, as instructed in the leaflet.
Ingredients
NiQuitin Clear 7mg (Step 3) 36mg nicotine per 7cm2
