Nicotine Patch: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Nicotine Patch
| Generic name | Nicotine transdermal system |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) |
| Forms | Transdermal patch (16-hour day patch), Transdermal patch (24-hour day-and-night patch) |
A nicotine patch is a small adhesive patch that sticks to your skin like a band-aid and slowly releases nicotine into your body through the skin. It is a type of nicotine replacement therapy used to help people quit smoking by giving the body a controlled, clean source of nicotine instead of cigarettes.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.