[PDF] INSTRUCTIONS AU PATIENT SUR LE PATCH DE NICOTINE (12.2 - Anciens Et Réunions

How to use nicotine patches?

1 Nicotine patches are applied directly to the skin. 2 Do not smoke any cigarettes after Midnight on your Quit Date. 3 Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless area of skin on the upper chest, back, upper. 4 Wash your hands with water alone after applying the patch. 5 If the patch falls off or loosens, replace it with a new one.

How many patches a day should a smoker take?

16-20 CPD (¾ to 1 PPD): 28 mg patch daily (21 mg patch + 7 mg patch) 10-15 CPD (½ to ¾ PPD): 21 mg patch daily Less than 10 CPD (less than ½ PPD): 14 mg patch daily Initial Basal Dose -Smokeless tobacco user Greater than 3 cans or pouches per week: 42 mg patch dose daily 1-3 cans or pouches of tobacco per week: 21 mg patch daily

What is nicotine replacement therapy for adolescents?

Nicotine Replacement Therapy and Adolescent Patients: Information for Pediatricians Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) can be an important tool for treating nicotine dependence in youth. Many pediatricians are uncertain about how to use this medication with adolescents, especially those who are under 18 years old.

What should I do if I miss a dose of the patch?

?If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. ?Peel the back off the patch and put it on clean, dry, hair-free skin on the upper arm, chest or back. ?Press patch firmly in place for 10 seconds so it will stick well to your skin. ?You can bathe, shower or swim while wearing the patch. ?You can put tape over the patch if needed.