NicoDerm CQ Stop Smoking Aid – 14Mg Clear Patch – Step 2 – 14 Count

NicoDerm CQ is a 3-step program. You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose. NicoDerm CQ is a small nicotine-containing patch. When you put on a NicoDerm CQ patch, nicotine passes through the skin and into your body. NicoDerm CQ is thin and uses special material to control how fast nicotine passes through the skin. Unlike the sudden jolts of nicotine delivered by cigarettes, the amount of nicotine remains relatively smooth throughout the 24-16 hour period you wear the patch. This helps to reduce cravings you may have for nicotine.If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. Before using this product, read enclosed user’s guide. Stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch.If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use according to this 10-week schedule:Weeks 1-6: Step 1: use one 21mg patch/day.Weeks 7-8: Step 2: use one 14mg patch/day.Weeks 9-10: Step 3: use one 7mg patch/day.If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day do not use Step 1 (21mg). Start with Step 2 (14mg) for 6 weeks then Step 3 (7mg) 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 1 new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean, and hairless. Remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds. Wash hands after applying or removing patch. Throw away the patch in the enclosed disposal tray. See enclosed user’s guide for safety and handling. You may wear the patch for 16 or 24 hours.If you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24 hours. If you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning. Remove used patch and apply a new one 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. Stop using the patch at the end of 10 weeks. If you started with step 2, stop using the patch at the end of 8 weeks. If you still feel the need to use the patch talk, to your doctor.To increase your success in quitting: You must be motivated to quit. Complete program applying a new patch every day. Use with a support program. Patches are supplied in child-resistant pouches.