QUIT SMOKING 7mg

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving,associated with quitting smoking Dosage and administration Directions If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below: STEP1:Use one 21 mg patch/day------Weeks 1-4 STEP2:Use one 14 mg patch/day------Weeks 5-6 STEP3:Use one 7 mg patch/day------Weeks 7-8 * if you smoke 10 or less cigaretttes per day, start with Step2 for6 weeks, then Step 3 for 2 weeks. * remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin.Hold for 10 seconds wash hands after applying or removingpatch.Throw away the patch by folding sticky ends together. Replace in its pouch and discard. * you may wear the patch for 16 or 24 hours * ifyou crave cigarettes when you wake up. wear the patch for 24 hours * if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you mayremove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning * the used patch should be removed and a new one applied toa different skin site at the same time each day * Avoid wearing the patch on the same area more than once a week. * 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 because it mayirritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours * it is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the patch for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider. Warnings and cautions Warnings If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smokingwithout using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicineis believed to be safer than smoking.However, the risks to yourchild from this medicine are not fully known.