NICOTINELL 7 mg / 24-hour nicotine patches, patch strength light (3), 14 pcs

Nicotinell 7 mg / 24 hour nicotine patch, patch strength light (3)

The Nicotinell nicotine patch with steady-flow technology helps relieve the urge to smoke for 24 hours.It is suitable as a quitting aid for regular smokers and provides a continuous supply of nicotine that relieves the urge to smoke around the clock, even at night.The patch relieves five of the withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking: cravings, restlessness, increased appetite, irritability and problems concentrating.This significantly increases the chances of successfully quitting smoking.A special plus is the discreet application: the plaster only needs to be changed once a day.

The average duration of patch therapy with Nicotinell 24-hour patch is 9-12 weeks.The effectiveness of the patch and thus the nicotine level in the blood are gradually reduced until complete withdrawal is achieved.The Nicotinell 24-hour patch is only suitable for immediate smoking cessation.Smoking should be stopped completely during therapy.

Area of application

Plaster strength light (3) is suitable for the end of plaster therapy.Depending on previous cigarette consumption, the initial patch strength should be 35 mg / Medium (2) (Medium: less than 20 cigarettes per day) or 21 mg / Strong (1) (Strong: more than 20 cigarettes per day).If you have a sudden desire to smoke, you can also use Nicotinell chewing gum 2 mg in addition to Nicotinell 24-hour patches to stop smoking immediately.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

10 square cm of plaster (1 plaster) contains the active ingredients: nicotine 17.5 mg, equivalent to nicotine release: 7 mg/d.Other ingredients: Butyl methacrylate copolymer, basic;Polyester film, aluminized;Poly[(2-ethylhexyl)acrylat, vinylacetat, (2-hydroxyethyl)acrylat, (2,3-epoxypropyl)methacrylat] (67:28:5:0.15);glycerol trialkanoate (C6-C12);Paper;Brown printing ink.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to nicotine or any of the other ingredients of the preparation, if you have general skin diseases, if you have unstable or worsening narrowing of the coronary arteries (angina pectoris), immediately after a heart attack, if you have severe cardiac arrhythmias, if you have recently had a stroke, if you have vasospasm, if you have a tumor of the adrenal medulla (pheochromocytoma) or if you are a non-smokeroccasional smokers.

Dosage

This results in different therapy regimens for heavy or moderate/light smokers.Therapy scheme for moderate/light smokers - if previous daily cigarette consumption has been less than 20 cigarettes: Start with patch strength 2 (medium) over a period of 3-4 weeks, continue with patch strength 2 (medium) over a period of 3-4 weeks, finish with the existing patch strength 3 (light) over a period of 3-4 weeks.

Therapy scheme for heavy smokers - if the previous daily cigarette consumption has been more than 20 cigarettes: Start with patch strength 1 (heavy) over a period of 3-4 weeks, continue with patch strength 2 (medium) over a period of 3-4 weeks, finish with the existing patch strength 3 (light) over a period of 3-4 weeks.

Apply 1 patch daily for 24 hours (if possible in the morning after getting up and after showering).After removing the protective film, stick the patch on a healthy, hairless, dry and clean (no lotion, alcohol or ointment residue, etc.) area of skin, preferably on the inside or outside of the upper arm.Press the patch for approx. 10-20 seconds and smooth the edges of the nicotine patch outwards to ensure a good grip.Change the place where you stick it on every day - next to the upper arm, for example, are suitable.B. also the shoulder area or the upper hip.Never wear two patches at the same time.

Please read the package leaflet carefully before use.Extra tip for successfully quitting smoking: combination therapy.If you have not had success with patch therapy alone (monotherapy) or if you experience acute, uncontrollable desire to smoke during monotherapy, you can also use Nicotinell chewing gum 2 mg in addition to Nicotinell 24-hour patch.The maximum daily dose of 64 mg (nicotine patch + nicotine chewing gum) must not be exceeded.

Intake

For transdermal use (through the skin).After getting up, stick the transdermal patch on a healthy, hairless, dry and clean (no lotion, alcohol or ointment residue, etc.) area of skin, preferably on the upper arm (inside or outside).Other parts of the body to attach include the shoulder area or upper hip. The transdermal patch should be pressed with the palm of your hand for 10 - 20 seconds.Under no circumstances should the same skin area be used on consecutive days to apply the transdermal patch, i.e.h.It is essential to change the skin area daily.

Patient information

Particular caution is required when using the drug.The preparation should not be used in cases of stable narrowing of the coronary arteries (angina pectoris), older heart attacks, cerebral vascular diseases, circulatory disorders in the arms or legs (e.g. "smoker's leg"), severely increased blood pressure, heart muscle weakness, kidney and liver disorders, hyperthyroidism, epilepsy, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis, pseudomyasthenic syndrome), diabetes mellitus.as well as gastritis and acute stomach and intestinal ulcers.In these cases you should talk to your doctor before using the medicine.In this case, the risks of continuing to smoke must be weighed against the risk of nicotine replacement therapy.

Patients with a history of seizures (i.e. epilepsy) may be at increased risk of seizures during treatment.Patients with a known history of muscle weakness (myastenia gravis, pseudomyasthenic syndrome) may develop worsening of their muscle weakness-related symptoms during treatment with the product.

Children must not be treated with the medicine.There is no experience with the use of the preparation in patients under 18 years of age.There is only limited experience with the use of the drug in smokers over 65 years of age, but its effectiveness and tolerability in this age group appear to be unproblematic.

There is no evidence of risks in road traffic or when operating machines as long as the recommended dosage is adhered to.However, keep in mind that quitting smoking can cause behavioral changes.

Pregnancy

The medicine must not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.You should also not continue smoking during pregnancy.Before taking/using any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacy for advice.

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No prescription is required for this product.