Habitrol Patches 14mg Step 2 7 Patches

Habitrol patches are a form of nicotine replacement therapy. They help relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms by releasing a small, controlled amount of nicotine through the skin over 24 hours. Withdrawal symptoms can include craving for tobacco and the desire to smoke, irritability, moodiness, restlessness, tenseness, anxiety, a feeling of hunger, weight gain, difficulty concentrating and sleep disturbances.

Habitrol is a three step, step-down programme. The dose of nicotine delivered decreases as you move from Step 1 through to Step 3, so your nicotine dose is reduced gradually rather than stopped suddenly.

Used for / Benefits

• Helps relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms while you stop smoking
• Releases a controlled amount of nicotine over 24 hours, so it works night and day
• Part of a structured three step, step-down programme
• Helps reduce cravings, weight gain and other withdrawal symptoms

Product details

• Dosage form: Transdermal patch
• Step: Step 2
• Nicotine delivered: 14mg per 24 hours
• Patch size: 20 cm2
• Pack size: 7 patches
• Brand: Habitrol

Ingredients

One Habitrol transdermal patch contains 35.0mg of nicotine in a patch size of 20 cm2, releasing a nominal 14mg of nicotine per 24 hours.

Directions

Apply one patch at the same time every day. Press the patch firmly onto clean, dry, non-hairy skin on the trunk or upper arm, holding it in place for 10 to 20 seconds. Choose a different site each day and do not re-apply to previously used skin for 3 days.

Apply the patch as soon as it has been removed from the child-resistant pouch. Wash your hands thoroughly after application, to avoid irritating your eyes with nicotine from your fingers. After removal, dispose of used patches carefully and keep them out of sight and reach of children.

If you smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, start on 21mg patches (Step 1). If you smoke less than 20 a day, start on 14mg patches (Step 2). Read the full instructions enclosed for the three step programme.

Warnings

• Do not use if you are under 12 years of age.
• Do not use if you are a non-smoker or an occasional smoker.
• Do not use if you have a generalised skin disorder that may complicate patch therapy, such as generalised psoriasis or chronic dermatitis.
• Do not use if you have an allergy to nicotine or any component of the patch.
• Do not use if the sachet seal is broken.
• Do not use unless a doctor has told you to if you have had a recent heart attack or stroke, angina (chest pain) that is not well controlled or getting worse, severe arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat), or uncontrolled high blood pressure.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have severe high blood pressure, heart or blood vessel disease, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid or adrenal gland cancer.
• For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.
• Habitrol patches should be used for no more than three months.

Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.