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This medicine releases nicotine to be absorbed through the skin gradually, and relieves the desire to smoke, irritation or loss of concentration in quitting smoking. It consequently leads to smoking cessation smoothly.
It is usually used for aid to smoking cessation of smokers with an underlying disease such as heart or respiratory disease, who are diagnosed of requiring smoking cessation by the doctor and have a strong will of it.
 
Efficacy
[Nicotine patch]
Strong Points. . Easy to use and lasts for 24 hours. There are three types of formulations with different nicotine content, and it is easy to set up a simple and effective smoking cessation schedule.
Cons. . You may have trouble falling asleep. Skin rashes easily.
 
Usage
In general, apply one patch at a time, once a day for 24 hours. The medicine is usually used in combination with other preparation of different content (Nicotinell TTS 20/TTS 10). In normal treatment schedule (use Nicotinell TTS 30 for the first 4 weeks, follow by Nicotinell TTS 20 for the next 2 weeks and Nicotinell TTS 10 for the last 2 weeks), use the medicine for the first 4 weeks.
Take out the patch by cutting the white inner sachet with scissors. Wipe to clean the area of the skin before patching. Apply the patch to the skin on your upper arm, abdomen or lower back. Avoid an area with injury, skin disease, lots of body hair, or places where a belt may adhere. Press the patch firmly about 10 seconds by your palm or fingers with making sure not to wrinkle the skin and peel the edge of the patch.
When you apply it after taking a bath, remove moisture to dry the area before patching.
You should apply the new patch once a day.
Do not cut the patch for using.
If you miss a dose, apply a patch as soon as possible and then continue your regular applying schedule instructed from your doctor.
If you accidentally use more than your prescribed dose, immediately remove the patch and consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
 
Internal capacity
14 sheets
 
＜Warning＞
If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines or foods.
If you are a non-smoker.
If you have: unstable angina, myocardial infarction within 3 months after onset, arrhythmia, those just after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty or coronary arterial bypass grafting.
If you are in the early recovery stage of cerebrovascular disorder.
If you are planning of electric defibrillation (automated external defibrillator, etc.), diathermy (high frequency therapy) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging).
If you are pregnant, possibly pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
 
・DO NOT smoke while using this medicine, since excessive nicotine may be taken into the body and cause overdose symptoms such as headache, dizziness or nausea.
・Remove the medicine before taking a sauna and exercising hard.
・If you have a fever, it may cause increasing nicotine absorption and lead to overdose.
 
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include erythema (skin rash, redness), rash, itching, sleeplessness, primary irritant contact dermatitis (swelling, etc.), headache, nightmare and strange dream. or pharmacist.
 
Ingredients
1 sheet (effective drug release area: 30㎠) medium
Nicotine 52.5mg
Additives: aminoalkyl methacrylate copolymer E, medium-chain fatty acid triglyceride, and 1 other ingredient