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)

NicoDerm CQ Step 1 Nicotine Patches to Quit Smoking are low-maintenance stop smoking aids that help you adjust to life as a non-smoker. Made with Extended Release SmartControl Technology, these smoking cessation patches release 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, these quit smoking products stick 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.