Nicotine Patch for Smoking Cessation: A Guide to the 21mg System

Quitting smoking is an important decision to make. Smoking causes cancer, emphysema and it smells bad and turns white teeth to yellow. While many smokers choose to quit cold turkey, meaning they simply do not smoke at all any more, some need some additional help. The Nicotine Transdermal System, is a nicotine patch which provides 21mg of nicotine per day for six to eight weeks when it is stepped down to the next patch. With this system, nicotine is gradually weaned from the body, providing an easier way to stop smoking for good.

Instructions

• 1

  Set a date to stop smoking.

• 2

  Put on one 21mg Nicotine Transdermal system patch on the upper arm. The patch is good for a 24-hour period. The user must take the patch off and put a new one on at the same time each day.

• 3

  Repeat step 2 for six weeks. After six weeks, step down to the next patch.