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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 self-help 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 the following schedule below:
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 1-4
Weeks 5-6
Weeks 7-8
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if you smoke
10 or less cigarettes per day, start with
Step 2 for 6 weeks, then
Step 3 for 2 weeks
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apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless
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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. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.
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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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if you have vivid dreams, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning
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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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to avoid possible burns, remove patch before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures
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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.