Nicotine Patches - Nicotine Replacement Products

Introduction

Studies have shown that nicotine replacement therapy can double your chances of quitting smoking for good, compared to using willpower alone. There is a range of Nicotinell products with different levels of nicotine, so there’s bound to be something that’s right for helping to fight your cravings and that can allow you to live your life unfiltered.

If you want to give yourself an even better chance of cutting down or quitting smoking, use Nicotinell products as part of a programme designed to change your behaviour, like group support. Talk to your GP surgery or local pharmacist for details of the programmes that may exist in your area, call the NHS Smokefree Helpline on 0800 022 4332 or visit the website.

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Gum Lozenges Patches

Nicotinell 21mg 24 Hour Patch

Nicotinell 14mg 24 Hour Patch

Nicotinell 7mg 24 Hour Patch

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Where to buy

Which one should I use?

Double your chances of living life unfiltered with Nicotinell, compared to willpower alone.

Heavy smoker*

21mg/24-hour patches

Nicotinell TTS 30 (21mg/24-hour) Patches are for people who smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day.

Moderate smoker*

14mg/24-hour patches

Nicotinell TTS 20 (14mg/24-hour) Patches are for people who smoke fewer than 20 cigarettes per day.

Light smoker*

7mg/24-hour patches

Nicotinell TTS 10 (7mg/24-hour) Patches are only for people who have completed Step 2 of the Nicotinell patch programme.

How to use

For adults and adolescents over 12 years of age. Read the instructions that are in the pack.
Apply one patch every 24 hours to a clean, dry, hairless area of skin. After 24 hours, use a new patch
The patches are designed to be used continuously for 3 months but not beyond. If you still need help controlling your cravings at the end of the 12 week treatment period speak to a doctor, nurse or pharmacist for further advice.

Combinations

You may have tried to quit smoking before, only to relapse. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone – many smokers try to stop a few times before quitting for good. Combination therapy could help smokers with high nicotine dependency who have already attempted to quit unsuccessfully using nicotine replacement previously. Nicotinell TTS Patches provide a stable level of nicotine over 24 hours, while the gum can help take the edge off the urgent need to smoke. But remember, you shouldn’t use combinations long-term, and you should speak to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before starting this type of treatment

Warnings and precautions

Do not use if you:
- are you a non-smoker or an occasional smoker.
- have a skin disease
- are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before starting to use patches if you:
- have heart disease.
- are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- are taking any other medications.

See leaflet in the pack for full information.
Do not exceed the stated dose.
For external use only.
Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children.

*Nicotinell TTS Patch is an aid to combat the withdrawal symptoms associated with reducing or giving up smoking. The patch is designed to supply your body with decreasing amounts of nicotine as you go from Step 1, to Step 2, to Step 3, helping you become smoke free.

If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day, use Step 1 Nicotinell TTS 30 (21mg/24-hour) patches.
If you smoke fewer than 20 cigarettes per day or you have completed Step 1, use Nicotinell TTS 20 (14mg/24-hour) patches.
If you have completed Step 2, use Step 3 Nicotinell TTS 10 (7mg/24-hour) patches.
Do not start the patch programme at Step 3.

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