Nicoe Patch (Nicotine)

Adult dosage

Adults: Completely stop smoking while using this product, and do not use it together with other nicotine products. Apply 1 patch every morning as soon as you wake up and remove it at bedtime. With clean, washed hands, peel off one side of the release liner, apply the patch to a dry, intact, hairless area of skin (such as the buttocks, upper arm, or chest), and then remove the remaining liner and apply the patch completely. Take care not to touch the adhesive side of the patch directly with your hands. Press firmly with the palm or fingers and rub the edges with your fingers to ensure that it adheres well. Change the application site every day. The dose and duration of treatment with this product are determined based on the patient's nicotine dependence. For smokers who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day, start treatment with the 25mg/16hours patch and use it for 8 weeks. Thereafter, gradually reduce the amount of nicotine by using the 15mg/16hour patch for 2 weeks, followed by the 10mg/16hours patch for the final 2 weeks. For smokers who smoke fewer than 20 cigarettes per day, start treatment with the 15mg/16hours patch and use it for approximately 8 weeks. Thereafter, use the lower-dose 10mg/16hours patch for 4 weeks. In general, do not use this product for more than 6 months in total. [Duration of use] Smokers who smoke 20 or more cigarettes per day Step 1: 25mg/16hours patch, first 8 weeks Step 2: 15mg/16hours patch, subsequent 2 weeks Step 3: 10mg/16hours patch, final 2 weeks Smokers who smoke fewer than 20 cigarettes per day Step 2: 15mg/16hours patch, first 8 weeks Step 3: 10mg/16hours patch, final 4 weeks

This medication should only be used by individuals who have decided to quit smoking. Continuing to smoke while using this medication increases the risk of problems with the heart and blood vessels. Individuals with allergies to the ingredients in this medication or chronic skin conditions should not use it. People with heart diseases, those who have recently had a heart attack, severe hypertension, or vascular diseases should not use this medication. Individuals who have had a stroke or cerebrovascular disease, pregnant women, or nursing mothers should also avoid using this medication. It is advisable that children under 18 years of age, non-smokers, and occasional smokers refrain from using this medication. Individuals with gastrointestinal diseases, heart diseases, poor kidney or liver function, diabetes, or hyperthyroidism should consult a doctor or pharmacist before using this medication. If any unusual symptoms occur while using this medication, such as dizziness, headaches, skin rashes, palpitations, etc., usage should be stopped immediately and a healthcare professional should be consulted. Using multiple patches at the same time may result in severe side effects due to nicotine overdose, so only one patch should be used at a time. This medication contains toxic nicotine, which can cause severe poisoning symptoms if contacted by children, so it should be stored out of reach of children. Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight and humidity, and it is recommended not to transfer to other containers.

• Dizziness
• headache
• sleep disturbances
• anxiety
• emotional instability
• restlessness
• abnormal dreams
• mental fog
• agitation
• concentration difficulties

Drug interactions

This medication may interact with paracetamol, caffeine, imipramine, oxazepam, pentazocine, propranolol, theophylline, warfarin, estrogen, lignocaine, phenacetin, insulin, adrenergic antagonists (such as prazosin, labetalol), flecainide, adrenergic agonists (such as isoprenaline, phenylephrine), propoxyphene, furosemide diuretics, H2 antagonists, beta blockers, tacrine, clozapine, and ropinirole when combined.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, preferably in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way can help maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

It is a rectangular patch with rounded corners, composed of a backing, a drug-containing adhesive layer, and a release liner.

Package unit

7 patches