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if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
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before using this product, read the enclosed User's Guide for complete directions and other information
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begin using the patch on your quit day
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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
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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.
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steps 2 and 3 allow you to gradually reduce your level of nicotine. Completing the full program will increase your chances of quitting successfully.
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apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless. Save pouch for disposing of the patch after use.
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remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds.
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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.
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you may wear the patch for 16 or 24 hours
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if you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24 hours
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if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning
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the used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day
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do not wear more than one patch at a time
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do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces
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do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours
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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 health care provider.
•
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
•
stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch
•
if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use according to the follow 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
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if you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24 hours
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if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning
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to avoid possible burns, remove patch before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures
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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 health care provider.
