NICOTINE

Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking

Purpose Stop smoking aid

Directions • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use • before using this product, read the enclosed self-help guide for complete directions and other information • stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch • if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Use one 21mg patch/day Use one 14mg patch/day Use one 7mg patch/day Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-6 Weeks 7-8 • if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day , start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then Step 3 for 2 weeks and then stop • 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. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch. • 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 dreams, 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 • to avoid possible burns, remove patch before 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.

Do not use • if you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, use nicotine gum, or use another nicotine patch or other nicotine containing products

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.

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

Active ingredient Step 1 (in each patch) Nicotine, 21 mg delivered over 24 hours

Active ingredient Step 2 (in each patch) Nicotine, 14 mg delivered over 24 hours

Active ingredient Step 3 (in each patch) Nicotine, 7 mg delivered over 24 hours