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Nicotine patches

Also known as: Nicotine skin patches, Skin patches

See also: Nicotine chewing gum, Nicotine Inhalator, Nicotine lozenges, Nicotine mouthspray, Nicotine nasal spray, Nicotine oral film, Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Description

Nicotine patches are a form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy. They are discreet patches containing nicotine that you stick on your skin. The nicotine is slowly released from the patch through your skin into the body. 

How best to use it

1. Start with a standard or high dose patch.

2. If you are not quitting immediately start using it a couple of weeks before you quit.

3. Use it with a faster acting nicotine product like the inhalator or gum.