For the fast relief of nicotine cravings.
See details below, always read the label
See details below, always read the label
Suitable for:
Adult smokers 18 years or above.
Active ingredients:
Nicotine.
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Product details
This Medicine is sold by Boots Retail (Ireland) Limited at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.
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NiQuitin are skin patches that deliver nicotine to help people stop smoking. This type of treatment is called Nicotine Replacement Therapy (or NRT for short). NiQuitin patches come in three strengths: 21mg, 14mg and 7mg/24hrs. People wanting to quit smoking start on a stronger patch and gradually switch to weaker ones (see Section 3 of patient information leaflet: How to use NiQuitin). Each strength comes in its own pack.
It is the nicotine in cigarettes that can make you addicted to them. NiQuitin helps you give up smoking by replacing some of the nicotine you get from cigarettes. Each patch slowly releases nicotine into the body. This relieves some of the unpleasant symptoms that smokers may get when they try to quit, relieves cravings for a cigarette, and helps to resist the urge to smoke.
NiQuitin patches may be used together with any oral NiQuitin (lozenge, mini lozenge or gum) if you have relapsed after trying to quit with NRT, when one NiQuitin product is not enough to control your cravings, or if you are a heavy smoker (e.g. more than 10 cigarettes per day) (see Section 3 in the Patient Information Leaflet: How to use NiQuitin).
NRT does not have the health dangers of tobacco – it does not contain the tar, carbon monoxide or other toxins in cigarette smoke. Some people worry that they may become dependent on the nicotine in NRT instead. This is very rare, if it did happen, it is less harmful than continuing to smoke. It is also an easier habit to break.
Suitable for
Adult smokers 18 years or above.
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Patches for adult smokers (18 years and over):
The patch should be used only once, for a maximum of 24 hours
Table 1: Heavy smokers (more than 10 cigarettes a day)
| For first 6 weeks | Step 1, 21 mg/24hrs patch every day |
| Weeks 7 and 8 | Step 2, 14 mg/24hrs patch every day |
| Weeks 9 and 10 | Step 3, 7 mg/24hrs patch every day |
| After 10 weeks | Patches can be continued if necessary* |
Table 2: Light smokers (less than 10 cigarettes a day)
| For first 6 weeks | Step 2, 14 mg/24hrs patch every day |
| Weeks 7 and 8 | Step 3, 7 mg/24hrs patch every day |
| After 8 weeks | Patches can be continued if necessary* |
Please note Step 1 and Step 3 NiQuitin products have to be bought separately to this product as they contain a lower dose of NiQuitin.
If you want to use combination therapy, there is different directions in the patient information leaflet which will need to be referred to.
As your body adjusts to not smoking, reduce the strength of patches used until you no longer need them. This step down programme allows you to gradually overcome your body’s need for nicotine. To increase your chances of success, it is important you complete the step down programme in full.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your healthcare professional has told you. Check with your healthcare professional if you are not sure. As your body adjusts to not smoking, you are able to reduce the strength of patches used until you no longer need to use them. This step down programme allows you to gradually overcome your body’s need for nicotine.
*The patches can be continued beyond the recommended 8 or 10 weeks if you need them to stay off cigarettes. However, if you are still using them after 9 months, get advice from a healthcare professional.
Talk to a healthcare professional if you are worried that you might start smoking again or you are finding it too difficult to stop using the patches. If you do start to smoke again, they can suggest how to get the best results from further courses of nicotine replacement therapy.
How to apply your patches
Choose clean, dry hairless skin for the patch to make sure that it sticks properly. Avoid skin creases (such as over a joint) or where skin folds when you move. Also avoid skin which is red, broken or irritated.
Please refer to the patient information leaflet for further information on applying the patch.
If you use too many patches at once you may start to feel sick, dizzy and unwell. Remove all patches and wash and dry the skin with water only (no soap). Get advice straightaway from a doctor or hospital casualty department. If possible show them the packet or this leaflet.
Warning - Do not exceed stated dose
Hazards and Cautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines, complementary therapies or if you have a medical condition. This medicine may not be suitable for you if you have a medical condition or taking any medications such as those listed in the Patient Information Leaflet. Please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for further warnings, precautions, side effects and instructions for use for this product.
Precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or get worse at any stage.
Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.
Storage
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Store below 30°C. Keep all patches in the carton, in their protective sachets, until you are ready to use one. Do not use this medicine if you notice the sachets are damaged or open.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children
Active ingredients
Nicotine.
Ingredients
Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, polyethylene/aluminium/polyethylene terephthalate layer, polyethylene film, polyisobutylene and printing ink.
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