Buy Nicorette Patch

Brand Name Nicorette Patch Options - Manufacturer: Pharmacia

Nicorette Patch Description

Nicorette patches contain nicotine. They are a type of medicine known as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and are used to help smokers give up the habit.

Nicorette Patch Directions

Nicorette patches should be applied to a clean, dry, non-hairy, non-irritated area of skin on the hip, chest or upper arm in the morning. Remove the patch after 16 hours (usually at bedtime) and in the morning apply a new patch to a different area of skin. Avoid using the same skin site on consecutive days. Do not wear more than one patch at a time. Do not cut the patches. Do not apply the patches to broken, red or irritated skin. If you exercise while wearing a nicotine patch the amount of nicotine absorbed into your bloodstream may increase, which could increase the side effects of nicotine

Nicorette Patch Cautions

If you get a severe or persistant skin reaction, such as severe redness, itching, rash, hives or swelling after using these patches, you should stop using them and consult your doctor for advice. Make sure you do not leave unused or used Nicorette patches where children can reach them. Doses of nicotine that are tolerated by adult smokers during treatment can produce severe symptoms of poisoning in small children and may prove fatal. Fold used patches in half so the sticky side is inside and put them inside the opened sachet, or in a piece of tinfoil. Dispose of used patches carefully, away from children and animals, as they will still contain some nicotine.
Use with caution in:
• Adolescents aged 12 to 18 years old. (If you are in this age group you should not use NRT for longer than 12 weeks without consulting a doctor, pharmacist or nurse for advice.)
• Disease involving the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular disease). (Using NRT is much less hazardous than continuing to smoke. However, if you are in hospital because you have recently had a heart attack or stroke or you have severe irregular heart beats, you should ideally try to stop smoking without using NRT. Seek advice from your doctor.)
• Diabetes. (Monitor your blood sugar more closely when starting NRT.)
• Overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
• Tumour of the adrenal gland (phaeochromocytoma).
• Severely decreased kidney function.
• Moderate to severely decreased liver function.
• Eczema or other skin diseases.
Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine. Nicotine in any form should ideally not be used during pregnancy, as it has been shown to adversely affect the development of the baby, both in the womb and after birth. If possible, nicotine patches should be avoided during breastfeeding because they provide a continuous stream of nicotine into the breast milk. It is better to use intermittent forms such as gum, lozenges, microtabs, inhalators or nasal sprays, because these can be more easily adjusted around breastfeeding times to minimise the amount of nicotine that the infant is exposed to via the breast milk. Seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Nicorette Patch Side Effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect:
Rash, redness or itching at patch application site.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Abdominal discomfort.
Nausea and vomiting.
Indigestion.
Awareness of your heartbeat (palpitations).
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Nicorette Patch Active Ingredients

Nicotine