Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL (21 mg, 14 patches) NDC 49035-194-02 equate Compare to NicoDerm® CQ® active ingredient* CLEAR Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg Delivered Over 24 Hours Stop Smoking Aid STEP 1 21 mg 14 PATCHES (2-week Kit) If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, start with Step 1 If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with Step 2 The full course of treatment for STEP 1 is 42 patches (6 weeks); this package contains 14 patches (2-week course) only. Read the enclosed User’s Guide for additional information. 14 CLEAR PATCHES (2-WEEK KIT) Equate Nicotine Patch 21 mg 14 ct; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 49035-195-02 equate Compare to NicoDerm® CQ® active ingredient* CLEAR Nicotine Transdermal System 14 mg Delivered Over 24 Hours Stop Smoking Aid STEP 2 14 mg 14 PATCHES (2-week Kit) If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, start with Step 1 If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with Step 2 The full course of treatment for STEP 2 is 2 or 6 weeks (depending on how many cigarettes you smoke per day). Read the enclosed User’s Guide for additional information. 14 CLEAR PATCHES (2-WEEK KIT) Equate Nicotine Patch 14 mg 14 ct; PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 49035-196-02 equate Compare to NicoDerm® CQ® active ingredient* CLEAR Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg Delivered Over 24 Hours Stop Smoking Aid STEP 3 7 mg 14 PATCHES (2-week Kit) For use after completing Step 2 14 CLEAR PATCHES (2-WEEK KIT) Equate Nicotine Patch 7 mg 14 ct
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL (21 mg, 14 patches) NDC 49035-194-02 equate Compare to NicoDerm® CQ® active ingredient* CLEAR Nicotine Transdermal System 21 mg Delivered Over 24 Hours Stop Smoking Aid STEP 1 21 mg 14 PATCHES (2-week Kit) If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, start with Step 1 If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with Step 2 The full course of treatment for STEP 1 is 42 patches (6 weeks); this package contains 14 patches (2-week course) only. Read the enclosed User’s Guide for additional information. 14 CLEAR PATCHES (2-WEEK KIT) Equate Nicotine Patch 21 mg 14 ct
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 49035-195-02 equate Compare to NicoDerm® CQ® active ingredient* CLEAR Nicotine Transdermal System 14 mg Delivered Over 24 Hours Stop Smoking Aid STEP 2 14 mg 14 PATCHES (2-week Kit) If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, start with Step 1 If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with Step 2 The full course of treatment for STEP 2 is 2 or 6 weeks (depending on how many cigarettes you smoke per day). Read the enclosed User’s Guide for additional information. 14 CLEAR PATCHES (2-WEEK KIT) Equate Nicotine Patch 14 mg 14 ct
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 49035-196-02 equate Compare to NicoDerm® CQ® active ingredient* CLEAR Nicotine Transdermal System 7 mg Delivered Over 24 Hours Stop Smoking Aid STEP 3 7 mg 14 PATCHES (2-week Kit) For use after completing Step 2 14 CLEAR PATCHES (2-WEEK KIT) Equate Nicotine Patch 7 mg 14 ct
Overview
Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
Indications & Usage
Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
Dosage & Administration
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 STEP 2 STEP 3 Use one 21 mg patch/day Use one 14 mg patch/day Use one 7 mg patch/day Weeks 1-6 Weeks 7-8 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 healthcare provider.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known. Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate. • high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure. • an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems because you are more likely to get rashes • stomach ulcers or diabetes • history of seizures 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 • if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime 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) 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. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together. Replace in pouch and discard.
Purpose
Purpose Stop smoking aid
When Using
When using this product • if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
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)
Keep Out of Reach of Children
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. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together. Replace in pouch and discard.
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