Niquitin Clear Patches
Product details
This Medicine is sold at the professional discretion of an Everwell pharmacist.
Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
We
need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is
intended for. Therefore an Everwell pharmacist may be required to contact
you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable
to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy
medicine part of your order cancelled.
Please ensure your contact details are correct before ordering this medicine.
NiQuitin
Clear Patch relieves and/or prevents cravings and nicotine withdrawl
symptoms. It is is part of a programme designed to support your wish to
stop smoking. The programme contains 3 Steps which you will need to
follow, starting with Step 1, then Step 2, then Step 3.
Each step
has its own strength of NiQuitin Clear patch; the patches are designed
to supply your body with the correct amount of nicotine, which decreases
as you go from Step 1 to Step 3.
Requires willpower
Suitable for: Only suitable for adults and children 12 years and over
Age Restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before using this product.
Apply one patch to the skin once a day, preferably on waking. Niquitin Clear Patch is intended to be used for 24 hours but can be removed before bed (after 16 hours) if preferred.
Full instructions are given in the leaflet enlcosed within the package.
| Step 1 (21mg) | Step 2 (14mg) | Step 3 (7mg) |
| Initial treatment period | Step down treatment period | Stepdown treatment period |
| 6 weeks | 2 weeks* | 2 weeks |
*Light smokers (less than 10 cigarettes a day) should start with Step 2 (14mg) for 6weeks and then Step 3 (7mg) for 2 weeks
Stopping smoking straightaway is best for your health. However if you are not able to, you can also use Niquitin Clear Patch to help you cut down on smoking, perhaps before stopping, or to help you stop smoking for short periods of time.
For full instructions please read the enclosed leaflet carefully
Hazards and Cautions
You are more likely to quit smoking when using this product with help from a healthcare professional or support programme
CONSULT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL:
- If you have recently had heart problems
- If you have serious liver or kidney disease, uncontrolled overactive thyroid gland or phaeochromocytoma
- Before use if you are pregnant or breast-feeding
- If you get a persistant skin reaction, remove the patch and tell your doctor
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients listed in the leaflet
- If you are a non-smoker, an occasional smoker or under 12 years old
Dispose of patch carefully then wash hands with water only, as instructed in the leaflet
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Precautions:
- This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies
- Keep all medicines out of the reach of children
Active Ingredients: Each patch contains 114 mg nicotine and delivers 21 mg nicotine in 24 hours
For application to the skin
