Nicosstop-10 Patch (Nicotine)

Adult dosage

Adults: Apply 1 patch once daily to a hairless area of the body (such as the buttocks or inner arm), changing the application site each day. Nicostop-30 is generally intended for people who smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day, and Nicostop-20 is intended for people who smoke up to 20 cigarettes a day. Nicostop-10 is used in the final stage to reduce nicotine replacement. The following schedule is generally used. - Heavy smokers: Start with Nicostop-30, followed by Nicostop-20 and then Nicostop-10, using each for 4 weeks. - Moderate smokers: Use Nicostop-20 for 8 weeks, followed by Nicostop-10 for 4 weeks. Treatment should not exceed 3 months.

This medication should only be used by individuals who are determined to quit smoking, and smoking while using it can adversely affect the heart and blood vessels. Individuals with allergies to nicotine or any other ingredients in this product or those with chronic skin conditions should not use it. People with cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease, recent myocardial infarction, heart failure, severe hypertension, or stroke should not use this medication. Pregnant women should not use this medication as it may harm the fetus, and nursing mothers should also avoid it as it may be transmitted through breast milk and affect the baby. Children and adolescents under 18, non-smokers, or those who smoke occasionally should not use it due to uncertainty about safety. Individuals with gastritis or gastric ulcers, cardiovascular disease, the elderly, people with compromised kidney or liver function, diabetes patients, and those with thyroid dysfunctions should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. If unusual symptoms such as dizziness, headache, skin rash, itching, or breathing difficulties occur while using this medication, discontinue use immediately and consult a specialist. Using multiple patches simultaneously can lead to overdose and serious side effects, so only use one patch at a time. Nicotine is extremely dangerous for children, so it should be kept out of reach of children, stored in a cool, dry place, and protected from direct sunlight. This medication must be removed prior to MRI scans, and it should not be transferred to another container to prevent misuse.

• Dizziness
• headache
• sleep disorders
• anxiety
• emotional instability
• restlessness
• abnormal dreams
• confusion
• agitation
• concentration difficulties

Drug interactions

Consult with a doctor or pharmacist when using this medication in conjunction with paracetamol, caffeine, imipramine, oxazepam, pentazocine, propranolol, theophylline, warfarin, estrogen, lignocaine, phenacetin, insulin, adrenergic antagonists (such as prazosin, labetalol), flecainide, adrenergic agonists (such as isoproterenol, phenylephrine), propoxyphene, tacrine, clozapine, or ropinirole.

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept at room temperature, not too hot or too cold.

Appearance

The upper part consists of a light brown polyester film attached to an aluminum foil layer, while the lower part is covered with a silicone-coated polyester tape. It is a rounded square patch.

Package unit

7 patches (1 patch/pouch x 7)