{"active_ingredient":["Active ingredient (in each patch)(clear) Nicotine, 21 mg delivered over 24 hours","Active ingredient (in each patch)(clear) Nicotine, 14 mg delivered over 24 hours","Active ingredient (in each patch)(clear) Nicotine, 7 mg delivered over 24 hours","Active ingrdient (in each patch)(opaque) Nicotine, 21 mg delivered over 24 hours"],"ask_doctor":["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_doctor_or_pharmacist":["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. •"],"dosage_and_administration":["Directions (Clear) • 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 • use according to the following 10-week schedule: • if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Use one 21 mg patch/day Use one 14 mg patch/day Use one 7 mg patch/day Weeks 1-6 Weeks 7-8 Weeks 9-10 if you smoke do not use Start with for 6 weeks, then for 2 weeks and then stop. • 10 or less cigarettes per day, STEP 1 (21 mg). STEP 2 (14 mg) STEP 3 (7 mg) 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. •","Directions (Opaque) • 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 • stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch • use according to the follow 10 week schedule: • if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Use one 21 mg patch/day Use one 14 mg patch/day Use one 7 mg patch/day Weeks 1-6 Weeks 7-8 Weeks 9-10 if you smoke do not use Start with for 6 weeks, then for 2 weeks and then stop. • 10 or less cigarettes per day, STEP 1 (21 mg). STEP 2 (14 mg) STEP 3 (7 mg) 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 • to avoid possible burns, remove patch before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures • 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. •"],"dosage_and_administration_table":["
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Use one 21 mg patch/day Use one 14 mg patch/day Use one 7 mg patch/day
Weeks 1-6 Weeks 7-8 Weeks 9-10
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STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Use one 21 mg patch/day Use one 14 mg patch/day Use one 7 mg patch/day
Weeks 1-6 Weeks 7-8 Weeks 9-10
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