NicoDerm CQ Step 2 Clear Nicotine Patches, 14mg, 14 ct.

Reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking. If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes a day, start with Step 2. NicoDerm CQ is a small, nicotine-containing patch. When you put on one of these patches, nicotine passes through the skin and into your body. The patches are very thin and use special material to control how fast nicotine passes through the skin. 

Unlike sudden jolts of nicotine delivered by cigarettes, the amount of nicotine you receive remains relatively smooth throughout the 16 or 24 hour period you wear the NicoDerm CQ patch. This helps to reduce cravings you may have for nicotine. Includes user's guide. 2-week kit.

If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use. Before using this product, read the enclosed user's guide for complete directions and other information. Begin using the patch on your quit day. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use according to the following 10-week schedule: Step 1: Use one 21 mg patch/day during weeks 1-6. Step 2: Use one 14 mg patch/day during weeks 7-8. Step 3: Use one 7 mg patch/day weeks during weeks 9-10. If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, do not use step 1 (21 mg). Start with step 2 (14 mg) for 6 weeks, then step 3 (7 mg) for 2 weeks and then stop. Steps 2 and 3 allow you to gradually reduce your level of nicotine. Completing the full program will increase your chances of quitting successfully. Apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless. Save pouch for disposing of the patch after use. Remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds. Wash hands after applying or removing patch. Throw away the patch by folding sticky ends together. Replace in its pouch and discard. See enclosed user's guide for safety and handling. You may wear the patch for 16 or 24 hours. If you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24 hours. If you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning. The used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day. 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. It is important to complete treatment. If you feel you need to use the patch for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider. Read carton before using this product. To increase your success in quitting: 1. You must be motivated to quit. 2. Complete the full treatment program, apply a new patch every day. 3. Use with a support program as described in the enclosed user's guide. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68-77 degrees F).