Nicotinell TTS 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.
Nicotinell patch is an aid to combat the withdrawl symptoms caused by giving up smoking.
Requires willpower.
Which patch do I need?
If
you smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day, use Step 1 Nicotinell TTS 30
(21 mg / 24 hour) patches. If you smoke less than 20 cigarettes per day
or you have completed Step 1, use Nicotinell TTS 20 (14 mg / 24 hour)
patches. If you have completed Step 2, use Step 3 Nicotinell TTS 10 (7
mg / 24 hour) patches. Do not start the patch programme at Step 3.
If you need advice before starting to use nicotine patches, talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist
Suitable for: Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over.
Age restriction
You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.
How to use
Please read enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Apply one patch every 24 hours to a clean, dry, hairless, area of skin. After 24 hours, use a new patch.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not use if you are a non-smoker or occasional
smoker, you have a skin disease, or you are allergic to any of the
components of the patch.
Consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist
before starting to use these patches if you are under 12 years of age,
in hospital with serious heart disease, pregnant or breast-feeding or
under a doctor's care or taking prescribed medication.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
For external use only.
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
To dispose of used patches, fold in half sticky side inwards, before putting in a waste bin.
You
are more likely to quit smoking when using this product with help from
your pharmacist, doctor or a trained counsellor, or a support programme.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Storage
Do not store above 25C
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: Transdermal patches of 30cm squared containing 52.5mg nicotine. Average absorption rate 21mg nicotine in 24 hours
Also contains: Acrylate
Esters Vinylacetate Co-polymers, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Methacrylic
Acid Esters Copolymers, Aluminised and Siliconised Polyester Films.
