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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL 1
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Overview
Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking. 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. 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.
Indications & Usage
Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking. 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. 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.
Dosage & Administration
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. Begin using the patch on your quit day. If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below: Weeks 1 and 2 STEP 1+ use1½ patch/day Weeks 3 and 6 STEP 1 use 1 patch/day Weeks 7 and 8 STEP 2 use I/2 patch/day Weeks 9 and 10 STEP 3 use I/4 patch/day If you smoke more than 10 but not more than 20 cigarettes, start with Step 1, if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with Step 2 for 4 weeks (Start with 1 patch or 3/4 patch for the first week), then on to Step 3 for 2 weeks. (Read the enclosed self–help guide for additional information.) Apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless. 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. 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.
Purpose
Purpose Stopsmoking aid
Do Not Use
Do not use Ask a doctor before use if you have - heat 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 ulcer or diabetes. - History of seizures.
When Using
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 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 persistent 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 Keep out of reach of children and pets Used patches contain enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, seek medical help immediately or contact a Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 right away. Save the pouch for patch disposal. Dispose of used patches by folding the sticky ends together and placing them in the pouch.
Storage & Handling
Other information Store at room temperature
Questions
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