NICORETTE TX Pflaster 10 mg, 7 pcs

Instructions for use for NICORETTE TX Pflaster 10 mg, 7 pcs

Detailed instructions for NICORETTE TX Pflaster 10 mg, 7 pcs

Field of use

Nicorette® plaster 10 mg for smoking cessation (pack size: 7 pcs) is a tobacco wash and is used to treat tobacco dependency by relieving the withdrawal symptoms. This supports Nicorette® Pflasters 10 mg for smoking cessation (pack size: 7 pc) smoking cessation. The success rate can be increased through additional advice and support measures. Unique in the market: the 16 hour pavement that respects the natural wax-sleep rhythm-no nicotine intake while sleeping The nicorette Pflasters supports smoking cessation and relieves a request for smoke and withdrawal symptoms over 16 hours. The previous cigarette consumption is crucial for the choice of nicotine patch. If this is below 20 cigarettes a day, the nicorette® plaster with 15 mg nicotine is suitable as an entry patch. If the previous smoking habits exceed this number, the start with nicorette® Paving with 25 mg nicotine is recommended. The nicotine level should then be reduced piece by piece by switching to the 15 mg nicotine patch and then on the 10 mg nicotine patch or directly to the 10 mg nicotine patch. The nicotine pavement releases nicotine over 16 hours. The resulting nicotine level in the blood counteracts the classic withdrawal symptoms during a smoke stop. The nicotine patch is removed before going to bed-this supports the natural waking sleep rhythm. The pavement of nicorette® is inconspicuous and discreet due to its small size and half-transparent color. If despite the use of the nicorette® plaster request, users can rely on combination therapy: The nicotine patches can be used together with oral nicorette® products, such as the nicorette® spray or the 2 mg chewing gum. While the pavement ensures a constant nicotine level in the blood, the spray or chewing gum relieves acute request for smoke. This combination can double the chance of a long -term successful smoke stop.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Nicorette® plaster 10 mg for smoking cessation (pack size: 7 pc) contains: 15.8 mg nicotin
Aluminum trilactat auxiliary substance (+)
Crooscarmellosis, sodium salt auxiliary material (+)
Eudragit E 100 Hedge Terms (+)
Potassium hydroxide auxiliary substance (+)
Pegoterate auxiliary material (+)
Poly [acrylsäure-co-(2-ethylhexyl) acrylat-co-vinylacetat] Hedge substance (+)
Triglyceride, medium -chain auxiliary material (+)

Contradictions

• The medicine must not be used
  • if you are a non -smoker.
  • if you are casual smokers and smoke a cigarette per day or less often.
  • if you are allergic to Nicotin or one of the other components of this drug.
  • if you suffer from psoriasis, chronic skin infections or hives.
• If you have any questions about these application restrictions, please speak to your doctor.

dosage

Application recommendation of Nicorette® Pflaster 10 mg for smoking cessation (pack size: 7 pc): Always apply this medicine exactly as described in this package insert or exactly according to the agreement made with your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The plasters are available in 3 dose thicknesses (the specified dose thickness refers to the amount of nicotine cast within 16 hours): - Nicorette TX Pflasters 25 mg, - Nicorette TX Pflaster 15 mg and - Nicorette TX Pflasters 10 mg. The plasters can be used as monotherapy or as a combination therapy with Nicorette Kaugummi 2 mg or Nicorette Freshmint 2 mg lozchages or Nicorette Spray or Nicorette Inhaler 15 mg. At the start of treatment with Nicorette TX Pflasters 10 mg, you have to stop smoking. Adult smoking cessation with immediate smoke stop monotherapy The recommended dose is: The dosage should be based on the smoker's tobacco addiction. Smokers, the strong tobaccoare dependent (more than 20 cigarettes a day): Dosing scheme: strong smokers (more than 20 cigarettes per day) Phase 1: Nicorette TX Pflaster 25 mg Duration of application: 8 weeks phase 2: Nicorette TX Pflaster 15 mg Duration of application: 2 weeks phase 3: Nicorette TX Pflaster 10 mg Duration of the application: 2 weeks Smokers who are less tobacco -dependent (up to and including 20 cigarettes a day): Dosing scheme: weak smoker (up to and including 20 cigarettes per day) Phase 2: Nicorette TX Pflaster 15 mg Duration of application: 8 weeks phase 3: Nicorette TX Pflasters 10 mg Duration of the application: 4 weeks Combination therapy Combination of Nicorette TX Pflaster with other Nicorette Daring forms for smoking cessation with immediate smoking stop: People who were unsuccessful with monotherapy or who occur under monotherapy acute or uncontrollable smoking requests can apply in addition to Nicorette TX Pflasters 25 mg, 15 mg or 10 mg of other nicorets. In combination therapy, the dosage is also individual and is based on the smoker's tobacco addiction. The pavement is used with the same dosage scheme as in monotherapy. In addition, another nicorette is used as required. The maximum recommended additional dosage should not be exceeded. A maximum daily dose of a total of 64 mg (plaster + additional dosage form) must not be exceeded. Additional treatment*) - One of the treatment options below can be applied additional if necessary if additional request for smoke occurs. Additional treatment option Nicorette 2 mg chewing gum: Maximum dose over 24 hours: 16 chewing gum nicorette 2 mg lollipops: Maximum dose over 24 hours: 15 lollipops Nicorette Spray: Maximum dose over 24 hours: 32 sprays Nicorette Inhaler 15 mg: Maximum dose over 24 hours: 2 cartridges *) For information on the detailed application of the additional dosage forms, reference is made to the specialist and use information of the respective drug. Course of the combined application according to the initially combined application of Nicorette Pflaster and another dosage form by Nicorette can be used to continue the course of smoking cessation in two ways. • If it is not possible to set smoking after 12 weeks of combination therapy, treatment without plaster under step -by -step reduction can be continued over a further 3 months. • Alternatively, after the first 8 weeks of combination therapy, treatment with the patch can be completely set and continued solely with the additional treatment option for 4 weeks. Afterwards, this treatment can be continued over a further 3 months without a patch if necessary. The treatment should be completed after 6 months. Application in children and adolescents use Nicorette TX Pflasters 10 mg in children and adolescents under the age of 18 only after consultation with the doctor, since there are only limited experiences for a general recommendation for this age group. Older people have limited experiences with smokers over the age of 65, but effectiveness and tolerance in this age group seems to be unproblematic. The type of application daily is glued onto a clean, dry, hairless and uninjured skin area on the upper body, upper arm or the hip in the morning after removing the protective film. To do this, press the pavement against the skin for 10 to 15 seconds. 1. Before you apply the pavement, you should wash your hands. 2. Cut the bag with scissors along the pre -drawn line and take out the pavement. 3. Pull part of the silvery aluminum protection layer. Avoid touching the adhesive part of the pavement with your fingers so as not to reduce the adhesive properties of the pavement. 4. The adhesive side of the pavement is carefully glued to a clean, dry, hairless and uninjured skin area on the upper body, upper arm or on the hip. Then remove the second part of the silver aluminum protection layer. 5. Press the patch firmly with the palm or fingertips onto the skin. 6. Spread the FIagain firmly over the edges of the pavement to ensure that the plaster is attached firmly. After that, you should wash your hands thoroughly so that nicotine that is not accidentally liable to fingers. The maximum nicotin level in the blood is reached in the afternoon (approx. 8 hours after the pavement has been glued) if the risk of relapse is greatest. The pavement is removed again on the evening before going to bed (i.e. the pavement usually stays on the skin for 16 hours). As a result, the treatment with the 16 hour plaster makes the change in the nicotin mirror according to the waking/sleep change in smokers. These also do not take up any nicotine during sleep. This side effect can be avoided in patients who react to nicotine admiration during sleep with sleep disorders. The next morning you stick a fresh pavement on another skin area. The same skin site should only be glued again after a few days. Duration of the application according to the above dosage scheme is the recommended treatment duration for 12 weeks. A treatment with Nicorette, which lasts longer than 6 months, is generally not recommended. In some former smokers, longer treatment may be necessary to prevent relapse into their smoking habits. When using the combination therapy, reference is also made to the specialist and use information of the selected additional treatment option. Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of Nicorette TX Pflaster 10 mg is too strong or too weak. If you have used a larger amount of Nicorette TX Pflasters 10 mg when you should have an overdose with nicotine. B. occur: for non -smokers or in smokers who smoked very few cigarettes before treatment with Nicorette TX Pflaster. The symptoms of an overdose by Nicorette TX Pflasters 10 mg correspond to those of acute nicotine poisoning: nausea, vomiting, increased flow of saliva, abdominal pain, diarrhea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing disorders and a feeling of weakness. In strong overdose, this symptoms can follow this symptoms of blood pressure, weak and irregular pulse, breath difficulties, states of exhaustion (prostration), circulatory collapse and generalized seizures. Children doses of Nicotin, who are well tolerated by adult smokers during the treatment, can cause severe symptoms in small children that can be fatal. The suspicion of nicotine poisoning in a child can be regarded as a medical emergency - contact your doctor immediately or visit the emergency room of the closest hospital. Treatment of the overdose: In the case of nicotine overdose symptoms, you temporarily interrupt the take of Nicotin. Take off any nicorette pavement immediately and wash off the application point. You should then reduce the intake of Nicotin by either reducing the frequency of the application or using a lower strength if necessary. In the event of symptoms, the nicotine intake must be ended immediately. A possibly existing patch must be removed and the affected skin area has to be washed off. Start a doctor immediately. If necessary, he will treat symptomatically. When excessive nicotine quantities are swallowed, activated carbon reduces the absorption of nicotine from the gastrointestinal tract. If you have forgotten the application of Nicorette TX Pflasters 10 mg, do not apply two plasters if you have forgotten the previous application. If you have any further questions about the application of this medicine, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Taking

• Before you apply the pavement, you should wash your hands.
• Every day, immediately after getting up, a patch after removing the protective film is glued to a clean, dry, hairless and uninjured skin area on the upper body, upper arm or the hip. To do this, press the pavement against the skin for 10 - 15 seconds.
• After that, you should wash your hands thoroughly so that nicotine that is not accidentally liable to fingers.
• The maximum nicotin level in the blood is reached in the afternoon (approx. 8 hours after the pavement has been glued) if the risk of relapse is greatest. The pavement is removed again the evening before going to bed (i.e., usually the pavement stays on the skin for 16 hours). As a result, the treatment with the 16 hour plaster makes the change in the nicotin mirror according to the waking/sleep change in smokers. These also do not take up any nicotine during sleep. This side effect can be avoided in patients who react to nicotine admiration during sleep with sleep disorders.
• The next morning you stick a fresh pavement on another skin area. The same skin site should only be glued again after a few days.

Patient information

• Warnings and Precautions
  • Please speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine,
    • if you have suffered a severe cardiovascular incident within the past 4 weeks or have been treated inpatient due to cardiovascular complaints, such as:
      • Stroke
      • Heart attack
      • unstable or deteriorating narrowing of the coronary arteries (angina pectoris)
      • Prince metal angina (a certain form of angina pectoris)
      • Heart rhythm disorders
      • Bypass operations
      • surgical interventions to expand blood vessels (angioplastic interventions)
    • if you suffer from insufficiently treated high blood pressure
  • In these cases, you should only use the preparation after consultation with the doctor.
• Caution when using the drug is also required,
  • if you suffer from moderate to severe liver damage
  • if you suffer from severe kidney weakness (renal failure)
  • if you suffer from acute duodenum and stomach ulcers
  • if you suffer from diabetes (diabetes mellitus) (your doctor may reduce the insulin dose)
  • if you suffer from a insufficiently treated overfunction of the thyroid gland
  • if you have a tumor of the adrenal cord (Phäochromocytom).
• Your doctor will carefully consider the risks of nicotin replacement therapy against that of further smoking.
• Hints:
  • Nicotin is a highly toxic substance. Even in a dosage that is quite compatible for adult smokers, Nicotin can lead to severe symptoms in small children, i.e. H. The use of the preparation can be life -threatening for children. Therefore, the drug must be kept for children at any time.
  • Since the plasters still contain nicotine after use, they must be eliminated so that they can under no circumstances get into the hand of a child.
• Children and adolescents
  • Use the preparation in children and adolescents under the age of 18 only after consultation with the doctor, since only limited experiences for a general recommendation for this age group are available.

• Wateriness and ability to operate machines
  • Effects on the ability to drive and operating machines are not known.

Pregnancy

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you suspect that you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking/using all drugs.
• Pregnancy
  • Smoking can cause serious damage to the fetus and the baby and should therefore be ended. Pregnant smokers should carry out smoking cessation without the support of nicotine -containing medicines. The use of the drug should only be considered after consultation with the doctor if there is a risk of further smoking. In this case, the doctor must weigh up the risks of further smoking (possibly higher nicotin plas mashing, harmful substances from tobacco smoke) against the risk of nicotin replacement treatment.
• Breastfeeding
  • Nicotin merges freely into breast milk, in quantities that even in therapeutic doses the infant Beeican. The use of the preparation should therefore be avoided during breastfeeding. If a waiver of smoke is not reached, the use of a nicotine replacement therapy in breastfeeding smokers should only be initiated after consultation with a member of a medical profession.
  • Products with intermittent doses may be preferred, since they usually lead to a lower nicotin daily dose than plasters. When using products with intermittent dosage, women should use the drug immediately after breastfeeding and take as much time as possible between the use of the intermittent dosage form and the next breastfeeding (recommended 2 hours).
• Fertile/childhood ability (fertility)
  • Smoking can have adverse effects on female and male fertility (fertility). It is not known which specific proportion of nicotine has in these effects. If possible, women with desire to have children should neither smoke nor do it. Although smoking can have negative effects on male fertility, there is no evidence that special contraceptive measures would be necessary for men under nicotine replacement therapy.

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