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MANUFACTURER
SMITHKLINE BEECHAM CONSUMER.
INDICATIONS
Reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.
INGREDIENTS
Active Ingredients:Per Patch: Nicotine 21mg.
Inactive Ingredients:Ethylene/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer, Polyisobutylene (see product details for more information), High Density Polyethylene (see product details for more information), Clear Polyester Backings.
DIRECTIONS
- if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use.
- before using the product, read the enclosed user's guide for complete directions and other information.
- stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch.
- if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use according to the following 10 week schedule.
- Step 1 - Use one 21mg patch/day and Weeks 1-6.
- if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, do not use Step 1 (21mg). Start with Step 2 (14mg) for 6 weeks, then Step 3 (7mg) 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
remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds.
- wash hands after applying or removing patch. Throw away the patch in the enclosed disposal tray.See enclosed user's guide for safety and handling.
- you may wear the patch for 16 to 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 lose strength after 24 hours.
- stop using the patch at the end of 10 weeks.If you started with Step 2, stop using the patch at the end of 8 weeks. If you still feel the need to use the patch talk to your doctor.
WARNINGS
When using this product:- do not smoke even when not wearing the patch.
- The nicotine in your skin will still be entering your blood stream for several hours after you take off the patch.
- 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.
- If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use.Nicotine can increase your baby's heart rate.First try to stop smoking without the nicotine patch.Keep out of reach of children or pets.Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets.If swallowed, get medical help or contract a Poison Control Center right away.Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and inserting in disposal try in the box.
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