Stop Smoking Aid 14mg Delivered Over 24 Hours 14 Patches
New Clear Patches
3 Step Program NicoDerm® CQ® is a three step program. You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose. Reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking
CQ® Step 1 - 21 mg
CQ® Step 2 - 14 mg
CQ® Step 3 - 7 mg
If you smoke:
more than 10 cigarettes per day: start with Step 1
10 or less cigarettes per day: start with Step 2
What is the NicoDerm® CQ® Patch and How is it Used? NicoDerm® CQ® is a small, nicotine-containing patch. When you put on a NicoDerm® CQ® patch, nicotine passes through the skin and into your body. NicoDerm® CQ® is very thin and uses special material to control how fast nicotine passes through the skin. Unlike the sudden jolts of nicotine delivered by cigarettes, the amount of nicotine you receive remains relatively smooth throughout the 24 or 16 hours period you wear the NicoDerm® CQ® patch. This helps to reduce the cravings you may have for nicotine.
Partners in Helping You Quit - American Cancer Society*
To Increase Your Success In Quitting:
You must be motivated to quite.
Complete the full treatment program, applying a new patch every day.
Use with a support program as described in the enclosed User's Guide.
For your family's protection, NicoDerm® CQ® patches are supplied in child resistant pouches. Do not use if individual pouch is damaged or open.
SmithKline Beecham
*SmithKline Beecham provides an annual grant to the American Cancer Society for stop smoking education and cancer-related research in return for the use of their seal.
Warnings
Do not use: If you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use a nicotine gum or other nicotine containing products
Ask a doctor before use if you have
heart disease, recent heart attack or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase our heart rate.
high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure
an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems because you are more likely to get rashes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug
taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted
When using this product
do not smoke even when not wearing the patch. The nicotine is your skin will still be entering your blood stream for several hours after you take off the patch.
If you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime
Stop use and ask a doctor if
skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash
irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur
you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness and rapid heartbeat
If pregnant or breast-feeding ask a health professional before use. Nicotine can increase your baby's heart rate. first try to stop smoking without the nicotine patch. Keep out of reach of children or pets. Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contract a Poison control Center right away. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and inserting in disposal try in the box.
I'm on Week 3... So far it is the only thing that has made me forget about wanting to smoke. I've tried acupuncture, gum, and cold turkey.
I had the urge to smoke once (after I had a few drinks), and I let myself have a drag... Awful! They taste gross now :o)
At first, I noticed that I was really jittery and hyper in the morning after I put on the patch, but that went away after a few days. Also be prepared to have little red squares where ever you choose to put it if you have sensitive skin. Well worth it!
After numerous attempts with cheaper brands, my 19 year old son finally quit smoking with this patch after 2 1/2 weeks. Amazing! The only con was at the beginning a little itchiness as placed, which was gone after about 5 minutes.
I tried the Nicorette gum first, and it helped somewhat, but I got tired of chewing all day. Nicoderm CQ is easy to use, just slap it on after the morning shower, and it lasts all day. At first, I did leave it on at night, but had some freaky dreams, so I now take it off before bed. I don't wake up wanting a cigarette, but after slapping on the patch, I realize that I did wake up wanting a cig, because after about 30 minutes, I feel much better! Make sure not to put the patch on the same area twice in a week, you may get a rash, or a lot of itching. All in all, a great product, and I am now 6 weeks with so cigarettes. The product may seem pricy, but if you calculate the cost of cigarettes these days, it is well worth the savings! Good luck!!!
I have tried other things to quit smoking but this is the only one that has worked. Once I put on the first patch, I don't ever think about wanting a cigarette. One con for me, was I had to get used to the patch because the first day it made me a little sick.
I am completely shocked at how much the patch has helped me quit smoking. I did not think that I could quit smoking. I tried other products without success. These patches definitely helped me. I completely recommend them.
Read carton and enclosed User's Guide before using htis product. Keep the carton and User's Guide. They contain import information.
if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use
before using the product, read the enclosed user's guide for complete directions and other information
stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch
if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use according to the following 10 week schedule
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Use one 21 mg patch/day
Use one 14 mg patch/day
Use one 7mg patch/day
Weeks 1 - 6
Weeks 7 - 8
Weeks 9- 10
if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, do not use Step 1 (21mg). Start with Step 2 (14mg) for 6 weeks, then Step 3 (7mg) for 2 weeks and then stop.
steps 2 and 3 allow you to gradually reduce your level of nicotine. Completing the full program will increase your chances of quitting successfully.
apply one new patch every 24 hours on dry that is dry, clean and hairless
remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds.
wash hands after applying or removing patch. Throw away the patch in the enclosed disposal tray. See enclosed user's guide for safety and handling.
you may wear the patch for 16 to 24 hours.
if you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24 hours.
if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning
the used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day
do no wear more than one patch at a time
do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces
do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and lose strength after 24 hours
stop using the patch at the end of 10 weeks. If you started with Step 2, stop using the patch at the end of 8 weeks. If you still feel the need to use the patch talk to your doctor
