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Nicorette Patches

Nicorette patch can help you quit smoking

Nicorette is a Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Nicorette provides your body with just enough nicotine to help reduce your cravings, but without the damaging tar and carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke, which are the primary causes of cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Nicorette has been shown to double a quitter's chances of stopping smoking compared to willpower alone. However, using Nicorette alone is not enough. There must also be a strong desire and determination to give up smoking. A combination of willpower and Nicorette will give you the best chance of quitting successfully.

Dosage

Which Strength of Nicorette Patch to use and how long it should be used for?

There are three different strengths of Nicorette Patch. The patch is applied on waking (usually in the morning) and removed 16 hours later (usually at bedtime). The patch is not intended to be worn while you are sleeping.

When you first start to use the Nicorette Patch you should use the highest strength. This is the 15mg/16hr Nicorette Patch. You should use this strength patch daily for 8 weeks.

Then you should reduce the amount of nicotine you are using by changing the strength of the patch you use. Use the next lower strength patch (10mg/16hr) applied daily for 2 weeks, then use the lowest strength patch (5mg/16hr) applied daily for two weeks.

This gradual reduction in the amount of nicotine will help your body get used to going without nicotine.

If you have been unable to quit smoking after this time, then further use of the Nicorette Patch may be considered after advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

Combine use of Nicorette Patch and Gum

Normally Nicorette Patch or Gum alone would provide enough nicotine to help most people control their craving for cigarettes. However, some people may find that even though they are using a form of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) they still have intense or frequent cravings they find difficult to cope with. If you are one of these people you may benefit from combining Nicorette Patch use with Nicorette 2mg Gum.

Each morning apply a Nicorette 15mg/16 hour Patch to an intact area of skin. The Nicorette Patch should be removed before going to bed. After applying the Nicorette Patch use Nicorette 2mg Gum whenever a craving occurs.

For best results try to chew at least 4 pieces of Nicorette Gum every day. Most people will use 5-6 pieces. Do not use more than 24 pieces of gum.

The combination of Nicorette Patch and Nicorette Gum should be used in this way for 6-12 weeks. After this time if required you can wean yourself off NRT by either:
1. Use the Nicorette 10mg/16 hour patch for 3-6 weeks and then use the Nicorette 5mg/16 hour patch for 3-6 weeks while using the same number of pieces of Nicorette Gum in a day that you have routinely used. Then when a patch is no longer needed, gradually reduce the number of pieces of gum until you no longer need them. OR
2. Stop use of the Nicorette 15mg/16 hour Patch and then gradually reduce the number of pieces of Nicorette 2mg Gum that are used until you no longer need them.

MORE INFORMATION:
Stop Smoking Shop - a specialist site to with information and products to help you stop smoking.

Netpharmacy also stocks Nicotrol products which are made by the same manufacturers as Nicorette.