Nicorette Invisi Transdermal Patch Dosage/Direction for Use

The patient should make every effort to stop smoking completely during treatment with Nicorette Invisi Transdermal Patch. Advice and support normally improve the success rate.
Adults and the Elderly: The patch should be applied to an intact area of the skin upon waking up in the morning and removed at bedtime.
Heavy smokers (those smoking 15 or more cigarettes in a 24-hour period) are recommended to start at Step 1 with the 25 mg/16 hours patch and use one patch daily for 8 weeks.
Gradual weaning from the patch should then be initiated. One 15 mg/16 hours patch should be used daily for 2 weeks followed by one 10 mg/16 hours patch daily for 2 weeks.
Light smokers (those smoking less than 15 cigarettes in a 24-hour period) are recommended to start at Step 2 (15 mg/16 hours patch) for 8 weeks and decrease the dose to Step 3 (10 mg/16 hours patch) for the final 4 weeks. (See table.)

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Combination therapy: Highly dependent smokers, smokers who experience "breakthrough" cravings or those who have failed with single NRT treatment, can use a flexible smoking cessation format, in combination with the patch for fast relief of cravings. Use same dosing recommendation for both patch and gum as per monotherapy. Upon control of cravings, start with tapering patch and gum as directed in monotherapy.
Children and Adolescents: Nicorette Invisi Transdermal Patch should not be administered to persons under 18 years of age without recommendation from a healthcare professional. There is limited experience of treating this age group with Nicorette Invisi Transdermal Patch.
Use of the patch beyond 6 months is generally not recommended.
Some ex-smokers may need longer treatment to avoid returning to smoking.
How to apply the patches: Nicorette Invisi Transdermal Patch should be applied to clean, dry intact areas of hairless skin, for example on the hip, upper arm, or chest. These areas should be varied each day and the same site should not be used on consecutive days.
1. Wash hands before applying the patch.
2. Cut open the pouch with a pair of scissors along the side, as indicated. Select a clean, dry, hairless intact area of skin, such as the hip, upper arm, or chest.
3. Peel one part of the silvery aluminium backing away as far as possible. Avoid touching the sticky surface of the patch with fingers, as much as possible.
4. Apply the sticky part of the patch carefully onto the skin and peel off the remaining half of the silvery aluminium backing.
5. Press the patch firmly onto the skin with palm or fingertips.
6. Rub fingers firmly round the edge to ensure that the patch sticks firmly.
7. If the patch comes off, replace with a new one. Use of skin oils or talc can prevent proper adhesion of the patch.
After removal, used patches should be dispose of carefully.
The patches should be folded after use with the sticky side inwards, put back in an empty pouch and dispose of where children cannot reach it.
Administration of nicotine should be stopped temporarily if any symptoms of nicotine excess occur. Nicotine intake should be decreased by either lowering dosing frequency or strength if nicotine excess symptoms persist. Refer to symptoms and treatment of overdose for further details.
Route of administration: Apply on dry intact area of skin.