NiQuitin Clear is a nicotine-releasing transdermal patch for use as a smoking cessation aid.
It contains 14 patches.
NiQuitin Clear is a nicotine-releasing transdermal drug patch that is used to help you stop smoking through a treatment called Nicotine Replacement Therapy.
It comes in a pack of 14 patches.
Suitable for adults who want to stop smoking.
As your body adjusts to not smoking,reduce the dose of patches used until you no longer need them. This reduction programme allows you to gradually overcome your body's nicotine needs.
To increase your chances of success, it is important to complete the entire reduction programme.
Use a new patch every day. The patch should be worn only once for 24 hours. Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Heavily dependent smokers (more than 10 cigarettes a day )
For 6 weeks |
Phase 1, NiQuitin Clear 21 mg/24 h, 1 patch per day |
Weeks 7 and 8 |
Phase 2, NiQuitin Clear 14 mg/24 h, 1 patch per day |
Weeks 9 and 10 |
Phase 3, NiQuitin Clear 7 mg/24 h, 1 patch per day |
After 10 weeks |
Patches may be continued if necessary* . |
Lightly dependent smokers (less than 10 cigarettes per day )
For 6 weeks |
Phase 2, NiQuitin Clear 14 mg/24 h, 1 patch per day |
Weeks 7 and 8 |
Phase 3, NiQuitin Clear 7 mg/24 h, 1 patch per day |
After 8 weeks |
Patches can be continued if needed* * Patches can be continued if needed* * Patches can be continued if needed* * Patches can be continued if needed |
* Patches can be continued after the recommended 8 to 10 weeks if you need them to stay smoke-free. However, if you are still using them after 9 months, consult a health care professional.
Do not use Niquitin Clear 7 mg:
Please note that quitting smoking itself may produce some symptoms, such as feeling weak, dizziness, headache, cough and flu-like symptoms. Other symptoms that may also be related to withdrawal associated with quitting smoking include mood swings, insomnia, sleep disturbances, poor concentration, feelings of depression, irritability, anxiety, drowsiness, restlessness or nervousness.
Other adverse effects that have been observed:
The active substance in Niquitin Clear is nicotine. The other excipients are: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate copolymer, Polyethylene Terephthalate, polyethylene film, polyisobutylene and printing ink.
It is advisable to apply the patch on different areas to avoid irritation of the patch.
Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, please consult our team of pharmaceutical experts.
The price of non-prescription medicines is set by law. However, at Farmaciasdirect you can buy Niquitin Clear patches, in their 7-unit pack, at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum legally permitted.