You are more likely to quit smoking when using this product with help from your doctor, pharmacist, a trained counsellor or a support programme. For further information please ring the national smokers quit line on 1800 201 203 or visit www.quit.ie. Do not exceed the stated dose.
Patch should be applied on waking and removed 16 hours later just before bedtime. For external use only.
Choosing where to apply the patch
1. Before applying,choose a completely clean, dry area of hairless skin on the front or side of the chest, upper arm or hip. 2. Avoid placing the patch onto any area of skin that is red, cut or irritated. 3. Do not apply oil or talcum powder to the skin before putting on the patch as this may prevent it from sticking properly. 4. It is important that you do not use the same area on two consecutive days to help avoid irritating that site.
How to apply the patch
1. Wash your hands before applying the patch. 2. Open the child resistant sachet by cutting along the edge with a pair of scissors. 3. Remove the patch from its sachet and then peel one part of the silvery aluminium backing away. Avoid touching the sticky surface of the patch with your fingers. 4. Carefully apply the sticky part of the patch to the chosen area of skin and then peel off the remaining half of the silvery aluminium backing foil. 5. Press the patch firmly onto the skin with your palm or finger tips. 6. Run your fingers around the edge to ensure it sticks firmly.
Removing and disposing of the patch
1. The patch should be removed before you go to bed as it is not designed to be worn when you go to sleep at night or for more than 16 hours each day. 2. After removal, the patch should be folded in half, sticky side inwards and placed inside the opened sachet or a piece of aluminium foil. 3. The patch should then be disposed of carefully in the household rubbish, out of reach of children and animals.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor, nurse or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.