Features

For smokers of 10 or more a day start with step 1 Stop smoking aid

Preparation and Usage

Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before using this product If you need advice before starting to use nicotine patches, talk to a healthcare professional. You are more likely to quit smoking when using this product with help from a healthcare professional or support programme How to Use Apply one patch to the skin once a day, preferably on waking. Full instructions are given in the enclosed leaflet. Step 1 (21 mg): initial treatment period 6 weeks Step 2 (14 mg): step down treatment period 2 weeks* Step 3 (7 mg): step down treatment period 2 weeks *Light smokers (less than 10 cigarettes a day) should start with Step 2 (14 mg) for 6 weeks and then step 3 (7 mg) for 2 weeks. If you need to use the patches for longer than 9 months (12 weeks for 12-17 year olds) seek advice from a healthcare professional. Dispose of patch carefully then wash hands with water only, as instructed in the leaflet.

Safety Warnings

Do Not Use If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed on the side panel. If you are a non-smoker, an occasional smoker or under 12 years of age. If you are in hospital because of heart problems unless your doctor tells you to. Consult A Healthcare Professional If you have serious liver or kidney disease, uncontrolled, overactive thyroid gland or phaeochromocytoma. Before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you get a persistent skin reaction, remove the patch and tell your doctor. For professional advice on medicines consult your pharmacist.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Lower Age Limit

Advisory 12 Years

Ingredients

Each 22 cm2 patch, for application to the skin contains 114 mg Nicotine, and delivers 21 mg of Nicotine in 24 hours, Each patch also contains Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer, Polyethylene/Aluminium/Polyethylene Terephthalate layer, Polyethylene film, Polyisobutylene and printing ink
Patient Information Leaflet