Purpose:Delivers a low dose of nicotine to reduce some of the withdrawal symptoms you experience when you stop smoking
Active Ingredients:Each transdermal patch contains:8.3mg nicotine/10cm² (0.83mg nicotine/cm²)
General:Nicorette Patch discreetly controls your cravings by giving you a continued effect throughout the day. Patches are very easy to use. You simply put one on in the morning and take it off at bedtime. That way you get a constant low dose of nicotine delivered over approximately 16 hours while you are awake and need it.
Warning:Not suitable for children.All forms of nicotine should be avoided during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children.Store below 25ºC.
Dosage: The patches are available in three strengths: 15mg, 10mg and 5mg. You should start using the high dose patch (15mg) first, then after eight weeks gradually reduce your intake by swapping to the middle dose patch (10mg). The middle dose patch should be used for a further two to three weeks after which time you should progress down to the low dose (5mg). Once you have been using the low dose for two weeks you should be able to stop using the patches completely. Apply the patch on the hip, upper arm or on the chest.