Nicorette Invisi Extra Strength Patch is an aid to help smokers give up cigarettes. This Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) helps to relieve withdrawal symptoms and cravings associated with stopping in intake of nicotine. The 25mg patch works over a 16-hour period to help smokers of more than 20 cigarettes a day. Nicorette patches release 25mg of nicotine slowly through the skin helping to keep the need and craving for a cigarette at bay.
Who can use?
This product can be used by adults over 18 years of age.
How to use?
Adults over the age of 18: Apply one new patch (of appropriate strength) to the skin when you wake up (usually in the morning). Remove 16 hours later which is usually at bed time.
Step 1: Begin treatment with the highest strength Nicorette Invisi 25mg Patch the day after you stop smoking completely. Use a new Nicorette Invisi 25mg Patch each day for eight weeks.
Step 2: If you are successful and avoid smoking during this eight-week period, you should then begin to reduce the amount of nicotine you are getting by switching to a lower strength patch.
Then use the Nicorette Invisi 15mg Patch each day for two weeks.
Step 3: If you are successful and avoid smoking over this two-week period, then switch from the Nicorette Invisi 15mg Patch to the Nicorette Invisi 10mg Patch each day for a further two weeks.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Do not use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding unless advised to do so by your doctor.
Very common side-effects (may affect more than 1 in 10 people).
Itching, which normally disappears after a few days.
Common side effects (may effect up to 1 in 10 people).
Headache, feeling sick (nausea), sickness (vomiting), hives (urticaria) or rash.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE EACH OF CHILDREN.
READ THE PATIENT LEAFLET BEFORE TAKING THIS MEDICATION.