Apply

Stick 1 patch to clean, dry, hairless skin. Remove backing, press onto skin, and hold for 10 seconds

Enjoy

Leave the patch on for 24 hours. Cover it with clothes if you want to be more discreet

Repeat

After 24 hours, apply a new patch to a new area of skin

The 10 week program

Stick with the entire 10-week quit program to ensure the best results

Step 1 (21mg)

Apply Patch Step 1 (21mg) each day for the first 6 weeks

Step 2 (14mg)

In weeks 7-8, use Patch Step 2 (14mg)

Step 3 (7mg)

During the last step of your journey, weeks 9-10, use Patch Step 3 (7mg)

From the Manufacturer

The NicoDerm CQ patch releases a steady flow of nicotine into the body through the skin. A new patch is applied every 24 hours on dry, clean, hairless skin. Used over a 10 week period with 3 strengths, or steps, the patch gradually and smoothly reduces the level of nicotine in the body. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, start with Step 1. If you smoke 10 or fewer cigarettes per day, start with Step 2. NicoDerm CQ is an effective form of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), a proven ally for the person committed to quitting smoking.

To increase your success in quitting:

You must be motivated to quit.
Complete the full treatment program, applying a new patch every day.
Use with a support program as described in the enclosed User's Guide.

Product Description

NicoDerm CQ Step 1 Nicotine Patches to Quit Smoking are low-maintenance smoking cessation patches to help prevent the urge to smoke all day long. Made with Extended Release SmartControl Technology, these are stop smoking aids that work by releasing a steady flow of therapeutic nicotine that is absorbed through the skin for 16 to 24 hours, ensuring it won't run out too soon or be delivered all at once. Discreet and easy to apply, this stop smoking aid sticks to your skin like an adhesive bandage, preventing the urge to smoke and relieving the anxiety, frustration, irritability and restlessness associated with quitting smoking. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes a day, increase your chances of success by starting with these 21 mg nicotine patches, and complete the 10-week quit program with behavioral support. Take control of your quit with NicoDerm CQ Step 1 Nicotine Patches to Quit Smoking.