- Choose a clean, dry, and hairless area on your upper body, such as the upper arm or chest, to apply the patch.
- Open the patch pack and peel off the protective liner from the patch. Do not touch the adhesive while applying the patch.
- Apply the sticky side of the patch to the chosen area and press it firmly for 10 seconds.
- Wash your hands with soap and water before and after applying the patch.
- Wear the patch continuously for 24 hours, replacing it with a new patch at the same time every day.
- Gradually reduce the number of patches used over a 12-week period until you no longer need them.
Dosage schedule
If you smoke 20 cigarettes or more per day:
Weeks 1 to 4: Use one 21mg/24 hr patch per day
Weeks 5 to 8: Use one 14mg/24 hr patch per day
Weeks 9 to 12: Use one 7mg/24 hr patch per day
If you smoke less than 20 cigarettes per day:
Weeks 1 to 4: Use one 14mg/24 hr patch per day
Weeks 5 to 12: Use one 7mg/24 hr patch per day