How do you use NicoDerm Step 1?
How do you use NicoDerm Step 1?
Apply the patch to a clean, dry, hairless area of skin on the upper chest, back, upper arm, or hip as directed by the package directions. Avoid areas of irritated, oily, scarred, or broken skin. Remove the patch from the package, peel off the protective strip, and immediately apply the patch to your skin.
How long do I use the Step 1 stop smoking patches?
do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours. to avoid possible burns, remove patch before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures. stop using the patch at the end of 8 weeks.
What are the directions for the nicotine patch?
Put the patch on a clean, dry part of your upper body that is not hairy. The outside of the upper arm is often the easiest place. Press the patch firmly to your skin for 10–20 seconds so that it stays on. Use a new patch every day until the patches are gone.
How soon after smoking can I put on the patch?
You can start using nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) as soon as you throw away your tobacco. You don’t need to wait a certain length of time to put on the patch or start using the gum, lozenge, nasal spray, or inhaler.
Should you remove nicotine patch at night?
Remove the patch after 16 or 24 hours. It will not work as well after 24 hours and may irritate your skin. If you have vivid dreams or sleep problems, remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning. Water will not harm the patch.
Can you cut a 21 mg nicotine patch in half?
No, you can’t cut nicotine patch (Nicoderm CQ) into smaller pieces because doing so might affect how this medication gets absorbed into your body. To get the full benefit of nicotine patch (Nicoderm CQ), apply one full patch to your body at a time.
How long after a cigarette can I put the patch on?
Can I start the nicotine patch at night?
It will not work as well after 24 hours and may irritate your skin. If you have vivid dreams or sleep problems, remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning. Water will not harm the patch. You may bathe, shower, or swim for short periods while wearing the patch.
How do you know if the nicotine patch is working?
How to know if your nicotine patch is working. Within the first week of using the patch you’ll notice that your nicotine withdrawal symptoms will start to diminish. As you stick with your quit plan, generally speaking, you should find that your cravings will lessen over time.