Nicotinell patch
Nicotinell Patches are for application to the skin. They contain nicotine which takes the place of nicotine you would otherwise get from smoking. 
Nicotinell Patches are used to help you stop smoking as part of an overall treatment programme. When you apply the patch to your skin, nicotine passes through your skin and into your body.
The Nicotinell patch programme involves up to 3 steps; each with a different patch size. As your body adjusts to not smoking, you should gradually reduce the dose of Nicotinell over a period of up to a maximum of 12 weeks until you no longer need to use the patches.
Using Nicotinell Patches: Apply one patch every day
If you smoke 20 or more cigarettes a day start with:
- step 1 Nicotinell 52.5 mg (large = 21 mg/24 hours) for 3-4 weeks then:
- step 2 Nicotinell 35 mg (medium = l4mg/24 hours) for 3-4 weeks then:
- step 3 Nicotinell 17.5 mg (small = 7mg/24 hours) for 3-4 weeks.
If you smoke less than 20 cigarettes a day start with:
- step 2 Nicotinell 35 mg medium = (4mg/24 hours) for 3-4 weeks then:
- step 3 Nicotinell 17.5 mg (small 7mg/24 hours) for 3-4 weeks then:
- step 3 Nicotinell 17.5 mg (small ) may be used for up to a further 3-4 weeks if necessary.
If you have any questions about this ask your pharmacist.
- Do not start with step 3 the small size patches.
- Do not use Nicotinell patches for more than 3 months in total.
It is important to keep the patch on day and night especially if you need help to overcome the early morning craving for a cigarette.
Applying Nicotinell Patches: Allow yourself time to put the patch on. Decide where you will put the patch. It is important to choose a hairless area of skin to make sure that it sticks properly. We recommend the front or side of the chest, the back or the upper arm. If it does not stick successfully to these areas you may try it on any other body site (such as the outer thighs or top of the buttocks).
- Avoid areas where the skin creases (such as over a joint) or where the skin folds when you move. Avoid skin which is red or irritated.
- Make sure that the skin is completely clean and dry. After a hot bath or shower you may continue to sweat even after toweling. Wait until the skin is completely dry before sticking the patch on.
- Never powder or oil your skin before putting on a patch as it may not stick properly.
Provided that you have applied the patch correctly, you can shower or swim with little risk of the patch coming off.
- If it does fall off, throw it away carefully and apply a new patch to a different area of skin.
Changing Nicotinell Patches: Apply a new patch at roughly the same time each day (preferably in the morning).
- Leave it in place for 24 hours.
When you take off the old patch, fold it in half with the sticky side inwards and throw it away carefully. Even used patches will contain some active medication which could be harmful to children, so make very sure that your patches are always kept well away from children.
- Always place your new patch on a different area of skin.
- Do not cut the patches.
Never use more then one patch at a time. An overdose of nicotine can be dangerous.
If you forget to change your patch at the usual time, change it as soon as you remember. Then go on as before.
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