Nicotine Patch is a smoking deterrent. Nicotine patches work by supplying nicotine to low levels, which makes quitting smoking by reducing the physical signs of addiction symptoms.
Indications:
Helping to stop smoking.
Power of medications are available: 15 mg/16 hours (30 cm2), 10 mg/16 hours (20 cm2), 5 mg/16 hours (10 cm2 small pieces (patches) for 12 weeks and then change to a smaller dose of the patch for 2Â -3 weeks.
> 20 cigarettes / day: 30 cm2 patch for 12 weeks and then change to a smaller dose of the patch for 2-3 weeks.
Side Effects:
Mild local skin reactions (erythema, itching), abdominal discomfort, headache.
Special Instructions:
Stop smoking completely before starting therapy.
Use 1 patch (small pieces) in the area of intact skin that is clean, dry and without hair on the trunk or upper arm with consciousness. Remove patch after 16 hours during sleep.Rotate around the given patch.
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