Nicotine Patch System (Step 1) by Rugby

• Nicotine - 21 mg delivered over 24 hours

If you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use

• Begin using the patch on your quit day. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below

Step 1 - Weeks 1-4  (use one 21 mg patch/day)

• If you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then step 3 for 2 weeks
• 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
• If you have vivid dreams you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning
  
• To avoid possible burns, remove patch before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
• 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

• Made in the USA
• Self help guide enclosed in box
  

Warnings

When using this patch

• Do not wear more than 1 patch at a time
• Do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces

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.
• Stomach ulcer or diabetes
• History of seizures

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

• Using a non-nicotine stop smoking aid
• Taking a prescription medication for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• Skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after 4 days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash
• Irregular heartbeat or palpitations
• You get symptoms of nicotine overdose, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and rapid heartbeat.
• You have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as difficulty breathing)

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. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patch by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.

• Acrylate adhesive, aluminized polyester, cellulose paper, methacrylic acid copolymer