NicoDerm Nicotine Transdermal System USP 21 mg Step 1 7 Clear Patches

How to Use To increase your chances of quitting, use with a stop smoking support program as identified in the enclosed user guide. The steps to success Step 1 If you smoke 10 or more cigarettes a day Start with step 1, 21 mg per day patch, for 6 weeks. Weeks 1 through 6 Step 2 Continue With step 2, 14 mg per day patch, for 2 weeks. Weeks 7 and 8 Step 3 The final step 7 mg per day patch, for final 2 weeks. Weeks 9 and 10 3 step program Step 2 If you smoke less than 10 cigarettes a day Start with step 2, 14 mg per day patch, for 6 weeks. Weeks 1 through 6 Step 3 The final step 7 mg per day patch, for final 2 weeks. Weeks 7 and 8 2 step program Adult dosage: Important: Before using NicoDerm®, carefully read enclosed user guide for complete instructions. Apply one patch every 24 hours to a non-hairy, clean, dry area of your front or back above the waist or the upper outer area of your arm. It is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use NicoDerm® Patch for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your healthcare provider. Note: If you weigh less than 45 kg (100 lb), or have heart disease and your doctor recommends NicoDerm® - do not use step 1 (21 mg per day). Start with step 2. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions concerning NicoDerm®. Warnings DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS OPEN. WARNING: Keep out of reach of children. DO NOT USE IF YOU: are under 18 years of age; are an occasional or non-smoker; are pregnant or nursing; have generalized skin disorders (e.g., eczema, rash; are allergic to nicotine or any of the non-medicinal ingredients). ASK YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU: have/have had heart, thyroid, circulation or stomach problems, stroke or high blood pressure; take insulin or any prescription medications. KNOWN ADVERSE EVENTS: NICODERM® patches can cause minor skin irritation, headache, light-headedness, insomnia, stomach upset and vivid dreams. These side effects may be eliminated by stepping down to a lower strength NICODERM® patch.