If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below: Weeks 1 thru 4-Step 1, use one 21mg patch/day. Weeks 5 and 6-Step 2, use one 14mg patch/day. Weeks 7 and 8-Step 3, use one 7mg patch/day.
Apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless.
Remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds.
Wash hands after applying or removing patch. Throw away the patch in the enclosed disposal tray.
The used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day.
If you have vivid dream, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning.
Do not wear more than one patch at a time
Do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces
Do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours.
Remove patch prior to undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures.
Stop using the patch at the end of 8 weeks. If you still feel the need to use the patch talk to your doctor.