Nicotinell 7 mg/24 h transderm. patch sachet 21

1. HOW TO USE NICOTINELL TRANSDERMAL PATCH?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse has told you. Check with your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are not sure.

To successfully quit smoking with this treatment, you should stop smoking completely. Do not use Nicotinell at the same time as other nicotine replacement products such as gum or lozenges, except on the express instructions of a doctor.

Nicotinell should not be used by smokers under 18 years of age without medical advice.

This medicine is available in three strengths: Nicotinell 7 mg/24 hours, Nicotinell 14 mg/24 hours and Nicotinell 21 mg/24 hours.

The appropriate patch strength for you will be determined based on the number of cigarettes you smoke per day or by the Fagerström Test. This test measures the degree of your nicotine dependence. Your score on this test will help you select the most suitable patch strength.

To assess the degree of your nicotine addiction, please use the Fagerström test.

FAGERSTRÖM TEST

How long does it take you to smoke your first cigarette after waking up?

• up to 5 minutes : 3


• 6 to 30 minutes : 2


• 31 to 60 minutes : 1


• After 60 minutes: 0

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Score

Do you find it difficult not to smoke in places where smoking is prohibited?

• yes : 1


• no : 0

Which daily cigarette would you not want to give up?

• The first one: 1


• another one: 0

How many cigarettes do you smoke per day?

• 10 or less : 0


• 11 to 20 : 1


• 21 to 30 : 2


• 31 or more : 3

Do you smoke more often in the morning than in the afternoon?

• yes : 1


• no : 0

Do you smoke when you are sick and have to stay in bed almost all day?

• The active ingredient is nicotine.

Each transdermal patch contains 17.5 mg of nicotine with a patch size of 10 cm², which releases 7 mg of nicotine over 24 hours.

• The other ingredients are: Alkaline butyl methacrylate copolymer (Eudragit E 100), aluminium-coated polyester film, acrylate-vinyl acetate copolymer (Duro-Tak 387-2516); medium-chain triglycerides (Miglyol 812), paper 26 g/m2, polyester film with silicone and aluminium coating; brown printing ink.

Nicotinell transdermal patch must not be used,

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  if you only smoke occasionally or are a non-smoker.

  
  


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  if you are allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.

  
  

If you are unsure whether you should use Nicotinell, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

This is a medecine available without a prescription.. Do not use long without medical advice. Read the instructions carefully. Keep this medicine out of the reach of children. Keep the manual as it contains important information. Ask for advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Consult your doctor if adverse reactions.

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