About NicoDerm CQ Step 2 Nicotine Clear Patches to Quit Smoking 14 mg
Step 2 NicoDerm CQ Nicotine Patches to Stop Smoking help you curb nicotine cravings all day long. These smoking cessation patches feature Extended Release SmartControl Technology that delivers a steady flow of therapeutic nicotine for up to 24 hours, making it a once-daily stop smoking aid that calms the anxiety, frustration, irritability and restlessness associated with quitting smoking. Designed to be worn discreetly, these clear nicotine patches stick to your skin like an adhesive bandage, offering a low-maintenance option to kick your smoking habit. Start with these quit smoking aids as your OTC nicotine replacement therapy If you smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes a day. For best results, complete the 8-week quit program with behavioral support by using Step 2 stop smoking patches daily for the first six weeks, and use the Step 3 patches from weeks seven to eight. Take control of your quit with NicoDerm CQ Nicotine Patches to Stop Smoking.
Key Benefits & Features
- Stop smoking aids that offer a low-maintenance option for kicking your smoking habit
- Designed to calm the cravings and other symptoms that come with quitting smoking
- Extended Release SmartControl Technology ensures therapeutic nicotine is delivered steadily through your skin
- Start with these Step 2 quit smoking patches if you smoke fewer than 10 cigarettes a day
- Clear nicotine patches that are discreet and easy to apply
- Use one Step 2 patch a day for the first six weeks of an 8-week quit program with behavioral support
NicoDerm CQ Step 2 Nicotine Clear Patches to Quit Smoking 14 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: Use one 21 mg patch/day
Weeks 7-8: Use one 14 mg patch/day
Weeks 9-10: 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, 14 mg delivered over 24 hours
Inactive ingredients: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate-Copolymer, Polyisobutylene and High Density Polyethylene between clear Polyester Backings.
