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Sielkin QUIT SMOKING NICOTINE PATCHES 14mg

NICOTINE

Standard Dose
Directions ■if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. ■Before use, carefuly read the insert for complete instructions. ■lf you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, follow this 10-week schedule: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Cigarettes per Day Week 1(Key Adjustment Phase) Weeks 2-6 Weeks 7-8 Weeks 9-10 10-20 cigarettes two 21mg patch/day one 21mg patch/day one 14mg patch/day one 7 mg patch/day 20+ cigarettes three 21mg patch/day two 21mg patch/day one 14mg patch/day one 7 mg patch/day ■lf you smoke 10 or fewer cigarettes per day, skip STEP 1(21mg). Start with STEP 2(14mg) for 6 weeks-using two14mg patches per day for the first week, then one 14mg patch per day for weeks 2 to 6. Then move to STEP 3(7mg) for 2weeks, and stop.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine cravings associated with quitting smoking.
Summary

Indications and usage reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine cravings associated with quitting smoking.

Ask a doctor before use if you have ■heart disease ■high blood pressure ■skin allergies ■diabetes ■history of seizures Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are■using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug■pregnant or breast-feeding When using this product if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine cravings associated with quitting smoking. Ask a doctor before use if you have ■heart disease ■high blood pressure ■skin allergies ■diabetes ■history of seizures Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are■using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug■pregnant or breast-feeding When using this product if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime. Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation or allergic reactions occur Keep out of reach of children and pets. In case of accidental ingestion, seek medical advice immediately or contact a Poison Control Center(1-800-222-1222) Dosage and administration Directions ■if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. ■Before use, carefuly read the insert for complete instructions. ■lf you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, follow this 10-week schedule: Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Cigarettes per Day Week 1(Key Adjustment Phase) Weeks 2-6 Weeks 7-8 Weeks 9-10 10-20 cigarettes two 21mg patch/day one 21mg patch/day one 14mg patch/day one 7 mg patch/day 20+ cigarettes three 21mg patch/day two 21mg patch/day one 14mg patch/day one 7 mg patch/day ■lf you smoke 10 or fewer cigarettes per day, skip STEP 1(21mg). Start with STEP 2(14mg) for 6 weeks-using two14mg patches per day for the first week, then one 14mg patch per day for weeks 2 to 6. Then move to STEP 3(7mg) for 2weeks, and stop. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only

Monitoring

  • Warnings For external use only

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.