NICOTROL® (nicotine transdermal system) is a multilayered, rectangular, thin film laminated unit containing nicotine as the active ingredient. NICOTROL® Patch provides systemic delivery of 15 mg of nicotine over 16 hours. NICOTROL® Patch is for people who smoke over 10 cigarettes a day.

ACTIONS

NICOTROL® (nicotine transdermal system) Patch helps smokers quit by reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Many NICOTROL® Patch users will be able to stop smoking for a few days but often will start smoking again. Most smokers have to try to quit several times before they completely stop.

Your own chances of quitting smoking depend on how much you want to quit, how strongly you are addicted to nicotine and how closely you follow a quitting program like the PATHWAYS TO CHANGE® Program that comes with the NICOTROL® Patch

If you find you cannot stop or if you start smoking again after using NICOTROL® Patch, please talk to a health care professional who can help you find a program that may work better for you. Remember that breaking this addiction doesn't happen overnight.

Because the NICOTROL® Patch provides some nicotine, the NICOTROL® Patch will help you stop smoking by reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms such as nicotine cravings, nervousness and irritability.

USE

To reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

DIRECTIONS

Stop smoking completely when you begin using the NICOTROL® Patch
Refer to enclosed patient information leaflet before using this product.
Use one NICOTROL® Patch every day for six weeks. Remove backing from the patch and immediately press onto clean dry hairless skin. Hold for ten seconds. Wash hands.
The NICOTROL® Patch should be worn during awake hours and removed prior to sleep.

For Best Results In Quitting Smoking:

Firmly commit to quitting smoking.
Use enclosed support materials.
Use the NICOTROL® Patches for six weeks.
Stop using NICOTROL® Patches at the end of week six. If you still feel the need for NICOTROL® Patches talk to your doctor.

Keep this and all medication out of reach of children and pets. Even used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. Be sure to fold sticky ends together and throw away out of reach of children and pets. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately.
Nicotine can increase your baby' heart rate. First try to stop smoking without the nicotine patch. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product.
Do not smoke even when you are not wearing the patch. The nicotine in your skin will still be entering your bloodstream for several hours after you take the patch off.
If you forget to remove the patch at bedtime you may have vivid dreams or other sleep disruptions.

Do Not Use if You:

Continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, or use a nicotine gum or other nicotine containing products.

Ask Your Doctor Before Use if You:

Are under 18 years of age.
Have heart disease, recent heart attack or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate.
Have high blood pressure not controlled with medication.
Nicotine can increase blood pressure.
Take prescription medicine for depression or asthma.
Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.
Are allergic to adhesive tape or have skin problems, because you are more likely to get rashes.

Stop Use and See Your Doctor if You Have:

Skin redness caused by the patch that does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells or you get a rash.
Irregular heartbeat or palpitations.
Symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness and rapid heartbeat.

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

polyisobutylenes, polybutene non-woven polyester, pigmented aluminized and clear polyesters.

HOW SUPPLIED

Starter Kit-7, Refill Kit-7. DO NOT USE IF POUCH IS DAMAGED OR OPEN. Do not Store above 86°F (30°C)

Not for sale to those under 18 years of age.
Proof of age required.
Not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified.

PRODUCT PHOTO(S):

NOTE: These photos can be used only for identification by shape, color, and imprint. They do not depict actual or relative size.

The product samples shown here have been supplied by the manufacturer and reproduced in full color by PDR as a quick-reference identification aid. While every effort has been made to assure accurate reproduction, please remember that any visual identification should be considered preliminary. In cases of poisoning or suspected overdosage, the drug' identity should be verified by chemical analysis.