About this medication
Reduces cravings and withdrawal. A patch plus short-acting product can be appropriate.
How to use it
Strength, maximum use and taper depend on the product and smoking pattern. Obtain a personalised plan.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding require individual cessation advice.
Before you use it
Review recent unstable heart disease, allergies and product-specific age limits.
Possible side effects
Patch irritation, vivid dreams, mouth irritation or hiccups.
When to get help
Severe palpitations, vomiting or suspected nicotine poisoning requires prompt help.
Other medicines and products
Stopping smoking changes levels of medicines such as clozapine and theophylline.
Missed doses, storage and accidental exposure
Follow your own product’s missed-dose instructions. If you are unsure, ask the Care365 clinical team before taking an extra dose. Contraceptives, injections and modified-release medicines may need a specific plan.
Keep the original packaging and follow its storage, expiry and disposal instructions. Keep medicines away from children and pets. Ask about refrigeration, after-opening limits and safe sharps disposal when relevant.
For suspected overdose or accidental swallowing, contact poison control or urgent medical care promptly. Call emergency services for breathing difficulty, collapse or a seizure.