NICOTINELL 21 mg / 24-hour nicotine patches, patch strength strong (1), 7 pcs

NICOTINELL 21 mg/24 Hour Nicotine Patch, Patch Strength Strong (1)

The NICOTINELL nicotine patch with steady-flow technology helps relieve the urge to smoke for 24 hours.It is ideal as a smoking cessation aid for regular smokers as it provides a continuous supply of nicotine and relieves the urge to smoke around the clock, even at night.Five of the withdrawal symptoms during smoking cessation are alleviated: craving to smoke, inner 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.

Important note: The NICOTINELL 24-hour patch is only suitable for immediate smoking cessation.Smoking should be stopped completely during therapy.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.

No prescription is required for this product.

Active ingredient

1 transdermal patch (area: 30 cm2) contains: 52.5 mg nicotine.Average active ingredient release on the skin 21 mg / 24 hours.

Other components

Basic butyl methacrylate copolymer (Ph.Eur.);aluminum coated polyester film;Poly[(2-ethylhexyl)acrylat-co-vinylacetat-co-(2-hydroxyethyl)acrylat-co-(2,3-epoxypropyl)methacrylat] (67:28:5:0.15);glycerol trialkanoate (C6-C12);paper 26 g/m2;Polyester film with silicone and aluminum coating;brown printing ink.

Contraindications

This product should not be used in cases of known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, non-smokers, children, recent heart attacks, recurrent heart pain, severe cardiac arrhythmias and acute strokes.Only use after consulting a doctor in the case of: severe cardiovascular diseases, inadequately treated high blood pressure, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, active stomach or intestinal ulcers, diabetes and tumors of the adrenal gland.

Dosage

Plaster therapy for individual needs.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.

Therapy regimen 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 plaster strength 2 (medium) for a period of 3-4 weeks.Finish off with plaster strength 3 (light) over a period of 3-4 weeks.

Therapy regimen for heavy smokers if the previous daily cigarette consumption has been more than 20 cigarettes: Start with the current patch strength 1 (heavy) for a period of 3-4 weeks.Continue with plaster strength 2 (medium) for a period of 3-4 weeks.Finish off with plaster strength 3 (light) over a period of 3-4 weeks.

Tips for using NICOTINELL 24-hour patch

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.

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 or 1 mg lozenge in addition to NICOTINELL 24-hour patch.The NICOTINELL 24-hour patch ensures a constant nicotine level. NICOTINELL Chewing gum 2 mg or 1 mg lozenge can be used as needed if additional desire to smoke occurs.With this combination therapy it is also necessary that you stop smoking completely.

Intake

Each patch is individually enclosed in a child-resistant airtight bag.The bag should be cut open with scissors along the dotted line and then the plaster should be removed. After the cut edge of the aluminum-colored protective film has been removed, the plaster is held at the edge and the aluminum-colored protective film is slowly peeled off from the cut point.The patch is then applied to 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 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 stick the patch, i.e. it is essential to change the skin area daily.

Patient information

The nicotine patch is stuck on once a day when you get up and left on the skin for 24 hours.Over 9-12 weeks, less and less nicotine is gradually supplied.This weans the body from nicotine and at the same time significantly reduces physical withdrawal symptoms.If the desire to smoke has decreased significantly ahead of time, you can switch to a lower plaster strength after just one week.The nicotine patch with 7 mg/24 hours is suitable for reducing the nicotine replacement towards the end of the treatment.The duration of application can be up to 3 months in total.There are no studies available on treatment times totaling more than 3 months and on the use of more than 1 patch with an active ingredient release of 21 mg/24 hours per day.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should only take medication after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.The nicotine patch must not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Notes

Never cut a plaster, this can impair its optimal effectiveness.While showering, the NICOTINELL 21mg/24-hour nicotine patch, strong (1) smoking patch can be covered with a normal, drug-free patch for protection.The plaster should be temporarily removed during a sauna visit.If a plaster no longer sticks after it has been removed, it can be fixed with a normal, drug-free plaster. NICOTINELL 21mg/24-hour nicotine patches, Strong (1) must be stored so that they are out of the reach of children!

Other

At the start of and during treatment with the nicotine patch, smoking must be stopped completely and any further nicotine intake (e.g. nicotine chewing gum, snuff, chewing tobacco) should be avoided, as otherwise undesirable effects may increase.Among other things, severe cardiovascular reactions and even a heart attack can occur.The patch can be used in conjunction with various smoking cessation programs, self-motivation or behavioral therapy.In these cases, the strength and application should also be adapted to the respective program.A change in quantity cannot be achieved by cutting up a plaster or by sticking on several plasters with a strength of 14 mg or 21 mg.When cutting, there may be a decrease in effectiveness that goes beyond the reduction in the adhesive surfaces.Part of the treatment regimen is to gradually discontinue the nicotine patch.The risk of addiction after treatment is extremely low.Abruptly discontinuing treatment with the nicotine patch is likely to have similar effects as withdrawing comparable amounts of nicotine when quitting smoking.The nicotine patch must be kept out of the reach of children at all times.Since the patches still contain nicotine even after use, they must be disposed of in such a way that they cannot under any circumstances fall into the hands of a child.The patch is not waterproof, but can be left on the skin with careful showering.From a medical point of view, it is also not necessary to remove the plaster in the solarium.To protect the plaster from moisture, it can be covered with a normal drug-free plaster.Alternatively, it is possible to remove a plaster a maximum of 1-2 times without affecting its adhesive properties.After peeling it off the skin, it should be carefully stuck to a smooth surface, such as a mirror, using the outermost adhesive tape to maintain its adhesion.Under no circumstances should the patch be left on the skin while visiting the sauna or diving.In these cases, uncontrolled release of nicotine cannot be ruled out.If the adhesive effect of the plaster has been impaired despite precautionary measures, it can be attached with a conventional wound plaster that is free of active ingredients.