• Nicotine transdermal system 7mg delivered over 24-hour
• NicoDerm CQ is a three step program. You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose. If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, start with step 2
• Includes Committed Quitters program enrollment offer and user's guide
• Extended release 24-hour SmartControl technology
• 14 Clear patches (2-week kit)

What is NicoDerm CQ patch and how is it used?

NicoDerm CQ is a small, nicotine-containing patch. When you put on a NicoDerm CQ patch, nicotine passes through the skin and into your body. NicoDerm CQ is very thin and uses special material to control how fast nicotine passes through the skin. Unlike the sudden jolts of nicotine delivered by cigarettes, the amount of nicotine you receive remains relatively smooth throughout the 16- to 24-hour period you wear the NicoDerm CQ patch. This helps reduce cravings you may have nicotine.

Inactive Ingredients: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate-Copolymer, Polyisobutylene and High Density Polyethylene Between Clear Polyester Backings.

To increase your success in quitting: 1. You must be motivated to quit; 2. Complete the full treatment program, applying a new patch every day; 3. Use with a support program as described in the enclosed user's guide. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, start with Step 1. 10 or less cigarettes a day, start with Step 2. Use beyond 10 weeks if needed to quit. Keep using if you slip up and have a cigarette. Directions: 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: For weeks 1 to 6, use one 21mg (Step 1) patch/day. For weeks 7 to 8, use one 14mg (Step 2) patch/day. For weeks 9 to 10, use one 7mg (Step 3) patch/day. If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day, do not use Step 1 (21mg). Start with Step 2 (14mg) for 6 weeks, then Step 3 (7mg) 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-hour 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-hour; if you crave cigarettes when you wake up, wear the patch for 24-hour; 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-hour because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24-hour; 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.

Not for sale to those under 18 years of age; Proof of age required; Not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified. For your family's protection, NicoDerm CQ patches are supplied in child resistant pouches. Do not use if individual pouch is open or torn. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known. Ask a doctor before use if you have: Heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate; high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure; an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems because you are more likely to get rashes. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are: Using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug; taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted. When using this product: If you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime. Stop use and ask a doctor if: Skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash; irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur; you get symptoms of nicotine overdose such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness and rapid heartbeat. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together. Replace in pouch and discard.