Description
Directions
Ingredients
Warnings
NICODERM Clear, Step 1 Patches (21 mg/day) can help you quit smoking once and for all. NICODERM is clinically proven to be safe when used as directed, effective, and it can double your chances of quitting successfully.
Designed for those who smoke 10 or more cigarettes a day, NICODERM Clear, Step 1 Patches are for use during weeks 1 through 6 of a 10-week smoking cessation program. Each patch delivers 21 milligrams of nicotine over a 24 hour period to help you quit smoking by reducing withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings. This pack contains 7 patches, a one-week supply.
• 24-hour craving control
• Controlled delivery of 21 mg of nicotine within a 24-hour period
• Clinically proven to be safe when used as directed, effective, and double your chances of quitting successfully
• A Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and smoking cessation aid
Medicinal Ingredient:
Each Nicoderm STEP 1 (21 mg/day) patch contains 114 mg nicotine. Each patch releases a controlled 1.5 mg/hr over 24 hours with systemic delivery of 21 mg/day.
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, polyisobutylene and high density polyethylene between Clearpolyester backings.
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).
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.
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.
Nicoderm STEP 1 (21 mg/day) is a medicine that can help you stop smoking by reducing withdrawal symptoms and nicotine cravings. To increase your chances of quitting, use with a stop smoking support program as identified in the enclosed User Guide.
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.