About NicoDerm CQ Step 1 Nicotine Clear Patches to Quit Smoking 21 mg
Step 1 NicoDerm CQ Nicotine Patches to Stop Smoking offer a low-maintenance option to help you adjust to life as a non-smoker. Made with Extended Release SmartControl Technology, these smoking cessation patches are nicotine replacement products that release a steady flow of therapeutic nicotine for 16 to 24 hours, preventing the urge to smoke and relieving the anxiety, frustration, irritability and restlessness associated with quitting. These quit smoking aids come with a thin, clear backing and stick to your skin like an adhesive bandage, making them discreet and easy to apply. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, increase your chances of success by starting with these 21mg nicotine patches as your OTC nicotine replacement therapy, and complete the 10-week quit program with behavioral support. Take control of your quit with NicoDerm CQ Nicotine Patches to Stop Smoking.
Key Benefits & Features
- Stop smoking aids are a low-maintenance option to help you prevent the urge to smoke
- NicoDerm patches relieve the cravings, anxiety, frustration, irritability and restlessness associated with quitting smoking
- With Extended Release SmartControl Technology, these stop smoking aids deliver a steady flow of therapeutic nicotine all day long
- Start with these Step 1 21 mg nicotine patches if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day
- Easy-to-apply stop smoking patches ensure the nicotine won’t run out too soon or be delivered all at once
- Use one Step 1 nicotine patch a day for the first six weeks of a 10-week quit program with behavioral support
NicoDerm CQ Step 1 Nicotine Clear Patches to Quit Smoking 21 mg FAQs
How do I use the patch?
Read the carton and enclosed User’s Guide. Begin using the patch on your quit day. Apply one new patch every 24 hours on dry, clean, and hairless skin. Remove the backing and press onto skin for 10 seconds. Wash hands after applying or removing. Throw away the patch by folding the sticky ends together, replacing it in its pouch, and discarding.
How long should I wear the patch?
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.
What is the 10-week schedule for using the patch?
If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day:
Weeks 1-6: STEP 1 - Use one 21 mg patch/day
Weeks 7-8: STEP 2 - Use one 14 mg patch/day
Weeks 9-10: STEP 3 - Use one 7 mg patch/day
What should I do if I smoke 10 or fewer 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.
When should I stop using the patch and ask a doctor?
Stop use and ask a doctor if skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash, or if irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur. Also stop use if you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and rapid heartbeat, or if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash).
Ingredients
Active ingredient: Nicotine, 21 mg delivered over 24 hours
Inactive ingredients: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate-Copolymer, Polyisobutylene and High Density Polyethylene between clear Polyester Backings.
