The nicotine patch at least doubled 6- and 12-month cessation rates compared with a placebo patch.
| Brand |
Duration |
Dosage |
| |
|
|
| Nicoderm and Habitrol |
4 weeks
then 2 weeks
then 2 weeks
|
21 mg/24 hours
14 mg/24 hours
7 mg/24 hours |
| |
|
|
| Nicotrol |
weeks
then 2 weeks
then 2 weeks
|
5 mg/16 hours
10 mg/16 hours
5 mg/16 hours |
The patch should be placed on upper body once a day. Depending on which product is used, it may be removed before sleeping and replaced on waking or it remains on the body for 24 hours, and then replaced.
Each patch type has a different strength. With each, patients are put on a tapering schedule to meet individual needs. Individualized treatment should be based on specific characteristics such as previous experience with the patch, amount of cigarettes smoked, degree of addictedness, etc. For detailed dosing information, consult the Physician’s Desk Reference or the package insert.
Source: Smoking Cessation, Clinical Practice Guidelines, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Number 18 |
