Nicotine Patches

Use Apply to dry, clean, hair-free skin. Remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds. Wash hands after applying or removing patch. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch. If vivid dreams occur, remove the patch before bedtime. Do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces 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.

When Using When using this product - if you experience vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, remove the patch at bedtime. Stop Use - Patch-induced erythema persists beyond 4 days,localized edema develops, or a cutaneous rash appears. - irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur. - Symptoms of nicotine overdose may include persistent nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and rapid heartbeat. - You have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing or rash).

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 smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known. Do not use Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use: - Contraindicated in heart disease, recent MI, or arrhythmia. Nicotine may increase heart rate. - History of seizures. - Uncontrolled hypertension. Nicotine may elevate blood pressure. - Stomach ulcer or diabetes . - If allergic to adhesive or with pre-existing skin conditions, higher risk of dermal reactions may occur.