CVS NTS Step 2 TD
Generic Name: NICOTINE PATCH - TRANSDERMAL
Pronounced: (NICK-oh-teen)
CVS NTS Step 2 TD Uses
This medication can help you quit smoking by replacing the
nicotine in cigarettes. The nicotine in tobacco is an important part of
cigarette addiction. When you stop smoking, your nicotine levels drop quickly.
This drop can cause withdrawal symptoms such as craving tobacco, nervousness,
irritability, headache, weight gain, and difficulty
concentrating.
Stopping smoking is hard and your chance of success is
best when you are ready and have made a commitment to quit. Nicotine
replacement products are part of a total stop-smoking program that includes
behavior change, counseling, and support. Smoking causes lung disease, cancer,
and heart disease. Stopping smoking is one of the most important things you can
do to improve your health and live longer.
How To Use CVS NTS Step 2 TD
If you are using the over-the-counter product, read all
directions on the product package before using this medication. If your doctor
has prescribed this medication, read the Patient Information Leaflet if
provided by your pharmacist before you start using this product and each time
you get a refill. Make sure you understand how to apply a new patch and dispose
of the used product. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or
pharmacist.
Do not smoke or use other nicotine/tobacco products while
wearing and after removing the patch. Nicotine continues to be absorbed through
the skin for several hours after the patch is removed.
The patch should be applied to a clean, dry, non-hairy
area on the trunk or upper arm. Check the manufacturer's instruction sheet for
recommended areas to place the patch. If necessary, clip hair from the site
before applying the patch. Do not shave the area. Remove the patch from the
package, peel off the protective strip, and immediately apply the patch to the
skin. Press firmly for 10 to 20 seconds to make sure the patch stays in place.
Be sure the edges are held firmly to the skin. Wash your hands with plain water
after applying the patch. Do not use soap.
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