nikofrenon 21 mg/24 hours patch, 28 count

Application

Nikofrenone 21 mg/24 hour patch supports quitting cigarettes and other tobacco products.It helps reduce the withdrawal symptoms of nicotine addiction and makes it easier to quit the addiction.The patch is well tolerated and gradually releases less nicotine over a period of 9 to 12 weeks, significantly reducing physical withdrawal symptoms.

One advantage of the 24-hour patch over other forms of application is the consistent release of active ingredients.This reduces deficiency symptoms and the craving for the addictive substance.The continuous availability of the active ingredient over 24 hours helps to suppress the craving for the first cigarette in the morning.

The patch should be changed once a day in the morning, if possible at the same time.It is applied to a healthy, hairless, dry and clean area of skin, preferably on the upper arm, shoulder area or upper hip.The adhesive points should be changed regularly.You should stop smoking before starting therapy.The patch must not be divided.After use, it should be rolled up with the active ingredient side inwards and discarded.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Nikofrenone 21 mg/24 hour patch contains the active ingredient nicotine.One transdermal patch contains 52.5 mg of nicotine with an average skin release of 21 mg/24 hours.

The other ingredients are acrylate/vinyl acetate/methacrylate copolymer, medium-chain triglycerides, basic butyl methacrylate copolymer (Ph. Eur.), paper, printed carrier film made of poly(ethylene terephthalate), aluminum coated, brown printing ink and protective film made of poly(ethylene terephthalate), aluminum coated and siliconized.

Contraindications

If you are known to be hypersensitive to any of the ingredients mentioned, the product should not be used.

Dosage

Nikofrenone 21 mg/24 hour patch is easily and conveniently stuck onto the skin once a day.The duration of use depends on the progress of the treatment and should last a total of 9 to 12 weeks.The dosage should only be reduced after one week of continuous use at the earliest.

When starting treatment with nikofrenone, smoking must be stopped completely.The nicotine-containing patches are available in three strengths: Nikofrenone 7 mg/24 hours, Nikofrenone 14 mg/24 hours and Nikofrenone 21 mg/24 hours.The starting dose depends on your previous smoking habits.For optimal treatment, the dosage regimen in the instructions for use should be followed.

Intake

The transdermal patch is applied to a healthy, hairless, dry and clean area of skin, preferably on the upper arm.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 to 20 seconds.The same skin area should not be used on consecutive days.After sticking, hands should be washed thoroughly to avoid eye irritation.Used plasters should be disposed of carefully and kept out of the reach of children.

The preparation is not waterproof, but can be left on the skin with careful showering.It is not necessary to remove the patch in the solarium.To protect the plaster from moisture, it can be covered with a plaster-free plaster.Alternatively, it can be removed a maximum of 1 to 2 times and carefully stuck onto a smooth surface to maintain adhesion.The patch should not be left on the skin while visiting the sauna or diving.

If the adhesive effect of the plaster is impaired, it can be fixed with an active ingredient-free wound plaster.After removing the patch, it should be held together in the middle with the adhesive layer facing inwards so that the two halves stick together.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the product if you have stable narrowing of the coronary arteries, older heart attacks, cerebral vascular diseases, circulatory problems in the arms or legs, severely increased blood pressure, heart muscle weakness, kidney and liver problems, hyperthyroidism, epilepsy, muscle weakness, diabetes, inflammation of the gastric mucosa and acute stomach and intestinal ulcers.In these cases you should talk to your doctor before using the medicine.

Children must not be treated with this preparation.There is no experience with its use in patients under 18 years of age. There is only limited experience with its use in smokers over 65 years of age, but the 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

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Smoking can cause serious harm to the fetus and infant and should be stopped.Pregnant smokers are recommended to quit smoking without the support of medicines containing nicotine.The use of Nikofrenone should only be considered after consulting your doctor if there is a risk of continuing to smoke.Nicotine passes into breast milk.When using the drug in therapeutic doses, nicotine levels in breast milk can be achieved, which have an effect on the child.If nicotine substitution with the preparation is necessary during breastfeeding, the infant should be switched to formula feeding.

Smoking can have adverse effects on female and male fertility.It is not known what specific contribution nicotine has to these effects.However, if possible, women who want to have children should neither smoke nor take nicotine replacement therapy.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.

For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.

Nikofrenone 21 mg/24 hour patch - Enjoy the future smoke-free

Nikofrenone supports quitting cigarettes and other tobacco products.It reduces the withdrawal symptoms of nicotine addiction and makes it easier to quit the addiction.Gradually, less and less nicotine is supplied over 9 to 12 weeks.Thanks to the continuous release of active ingredients, deficiency symptoms and the craving for the addictive substance are reduced.The three different potencies enable the cessation therapy to be adapted to personal tobacco consumption.

Nikofrenone 21 mg/24 hour patches are suitable for the starting phase of smoking cessation if you smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day.Unless otherwise prescribed by a doctor, stick a transdermal patch every day when you get up on a healthy, hairless, dry and clean area of skin, preferably on the upper arm.Other parts of the body to attach include the shoulder area or upper hip.Each patch is individually sealed in a child-proof bag.Use scissors to cut open the pouch along the dotted line and remove the transdermal patch.Slowly peel off the aluminum-colored protective film from the interface.The transdermal patch should be pressed with the palm of your hand for 10 to 20 seconds and left on the skin for 24 hours.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.

The transdermal patches must be kept out of the reach of children before and after use.There are no studies available on treatment times totaling more than 3 months and on dosages of more than 1 transdermal patch of nikofrenone per day.Any deviation from this should therefore only be made after consulting a doctor.Dosage adjustment cannot be achieved by cutting a transdermal patch.Cutting can lead to a decrease in effectiveness that goes beyond reducing the adhesive surface.Please do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack or outer packaging.The expiry date refers to the last day of the specified month.

Ingredients

Active ingredient: 1 transdermal patch contains 52.5 mg nicotine (average active ingredient release on the skin 21 mg/24 hours).Other ingredients: Acrylate/vinyl acetate/methacrylate copolymer, medium-chain triglycerides, basic butyl methacrylate copolymer (Ph. Eur.), paper, printed carrier film made of poly(ethylene terephthalate), aluminum coated, brown printing ink, protective film made of poly(ethylene terephthalate), aluminum coated and siliconized.

Information

Nikofrenone 21 mg/24 hour patch, transdermal patch.For use in adults.Active ingredient: nicotine.Application: Relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms, support smoking cessation for nicotine addiction. Advice and support for patients usually increase success rates.The transdermal patches must be kept out of the reach of children before and after use.As of: 05/2024.No prescription is required for this product.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.