Nicorette Invisi Patch for quitting smoking. Composition and dosage of the preparation

Nicorette Invisi Patch is used to help you stop smoking. The active substance of the preparation is nicotine. The preparation is in the form of over-the-counter patches. They should be applied to the skin of the arms, hips or torso and the place of application should be changed. Smoking should be completely discontinued during treatment with the drug.

Nicorette Invisi Patch (McNeil)

Nicorette Invisi Patch – indications and dosage

Nicorette Invisi Patch is a preparation recommended as a supportive treatment for quitting smoking.

Application of the preparation

The Nicorette Invisi Patch should be applied to the hairless skin of the arms, hips or torso. It is recommended to change the place of application of the patch. Put the patch on in the morning, pressing it against the skin for 10-15 seconds, and remove it in the evening. Smoking should be completely stopped during treatment with the preparation.

1. Adults. Individually. Initially, especially in less addicted people, the 15 mg / 16 h patch for 2 months,
2. then gradually reduce the dose – the 10 mg / 16 h patch for 2 weeks and then 5 mg / 16 h for 2 weeks or the 10 mg / 16 h patch for 4 weeks;
3. in highly addicted people, initially the 25 mg / 16 h patch for 2 months, then gradually reduce the dose – the 15 mg / 15 h patch for 2 weeks and then the 10 mg / 16 h patch for 2 weeks.

Nicorette Invisi Patch and contraindications

A contraindication to the use of Nicorette Invisi Patch patches is hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

Nicorette Invisi Patch – warnings

1. It is recommended to use support groups during the treatment of tobacco dependence. They can facilitate the successful quitting process.
2. Before using Nicorette Invisi Patch, consult a doctor in cases of: recent stroke or myocardial infarction; angina pectoris; persistent indigestion or chest pain; arterial hypertension; gastric or duodenal ulcer; overactive thyroid gland; diabetes (lower doses of insulin may be required when you stop smoking); pheochromocytoma; impaired liver or kidney function.
3. People under 18 years of age should not use the preparation without the consent of a doctor. Information on safety and efficacy in this age group is limited.
4. Nicorette Invisi Patch should not be used for more than 6 months. It happens that some people require a longer period of treatment to successfully break the addiction.
5. The transdermal patches can be used with nicotine chewing gums or with an inhaler.
6. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before using the preparation.
7. There is no information on the effects of Nicorette Invisi Patch on the ability to drive and use machines.

Nicorette Invisi Patch with other drugs

1. Inform your doctor about all medications you have recently taken, including those obtained without a prescription.
2. Quitting smoking with or without nicotine replacement therapy may be a reason to change the dosage of some medications you are taking.
3. Consult your doctor before using the preparation if you are taking drugs such as: imipramine, clomipramine, fluvoxamine (drugs used in depression); clozapine, olanzapine (medicines for schizophrenia); theophylline (a medicine used in bronchial asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and bronchitis); tacrine (a medicine for Alzheimer’s disease); ropinirole (a medicine for Parkinson’s disease); flecainide (a medicine for abnormal heart rhythms); pentazocine (a pain reliever)

Nicorette Invisi Patch – side effects

Treatment with Nicorette Invisi Patch may cause the following side effects:

1. itching
2. local skin reactions, headaches and dizziness,
3. feeling of discomfort
4. nausea,
5. vomiting,
6. erythema,
7. hives
8. palpitations (very rare: temporary atrial fibrillation).

Some symptoms may be related to symptoms when you stop smoking, such as dizziness, headache, insomnia. Occurring mouth ulcers that look like mouth ulcers can occur in connection with stopping smoking (the cause is unknown).