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Nicotine transdermal system - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 55741-449
Drug Name

Nicotine transdermal system

Type Brand
Route TRANSDERMAL
Dosage Form KIT
RxCUI drug identifier 198029,
198030,
198031,
892244
Application Number NDA020076
Labeler Name Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
55741-449-56 56 patch in 1 carton (55741-449-56) / 1 kit in 1 patch
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active ingredient Step 1 (in each patch) Nicotine, 21 mg delivered over 24 hours Active ingredient Step 2 (in each patch) Nicotine, 14 mg delivered over 24 hours Active ingredient Step 3 (in each patch) Nicotine, 7 mg delivered over 24 hours

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
Directions • if you are under 18 years of age, ask a doctor before use • before using this product, read the enclosed self-help guide for complete directions and other information • stop smoking completely when you begin using the patch • if you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, use the following schedule below: STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 Use one 21mg patch/day Use one 14mg patch/day Use one 7mg patch/day Weeks 1-4 Weeks 5-6 Weeks 7-8 • if you smoke 10 or less cigarettes per day , start with Step 2 for 6 weeks, then Step 3 for 2 weeks and then stop • apply one new patch every 24 hours on skin that is dry, clean and hairless • remove backing from patch and immediately press onto skin. Hold for 10 seconds. • wash hands after applying or removing patch. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch. • the used patch should be removed and a new one applied to a different skin site at the same time each day • if you have vivid dreams, you may remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning • do not wear more than one patch at a time • do not cut patch in half or into smaller pieces • do not leave patch on for more than 24 hours because it may irritate your skin and loses strength after 24 hours • to avoid possible burns, remove patch before undergoing any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures • stop using the patch at the end of 8 weeks. If you still feel the need to use the patch talk to your doctor.
STEP 1STEP 2STEP 3
Use one 21mg patch/dayUse one 14mg patch/dayUse one 7mg patch/day
Weeks 1-4Weeks 5-6Weeks 7-8

Inactive ingredient

A list of inactive, non-medicinal ingredients in a drug product.
Inactive ingredients Acrylate adhesive, aluminized polyester, cellulose paper, methacrylic acid copolymer

Indications and usage

A statement of each of the drug products indications for use, such as for the treatment, prevention, mitigation, cure, or diagnosis of a disease or condition, or of a manifestation of a recognized disease or condition, or for the relief of symptoms associated with a recognized disease or condition. This field may also describe any relevant limitations of use.
Use reduces withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Stop smoking aid

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
nicotine transdermal system nicotine Nicotine Nicotine Transdermal system Nicotine Nicotine Methacrylic Acid Nicotine Nicotine Transdermal system Nicotine Nicotine Methacrylic Acid Nicotine Nicotine Transdermal system Nicotine Nicotine Methacrylic Acid carton

Package label principal display panel

The content of the principal display panel of the product package, usually including the product’s name, dosage forms, and other key information about the drug product.
Principal Display Panel Kit HABITROL Nicotine Transdermal System PATCH 56ct Kit

Spl unclassified section

Information not classified as belonging to one of the other fields. Approximately 40% of labeling with effective_time between June 2009 and August 2014 have information in this field.
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Ask doctor

Information about when a doctor should be consulted about existing conditions or sumptoms before using the drug product, including all warnings for persons with certain preexisting conditions (excluding pregnancy) and all warnings for persons experiencing certain symptoms. The warnings under this heading are those intended only for situations in which consumers should not use the product until a doctor is consulted.
Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate. • high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure. • an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems, because you are more likely to get rashes.

Ask doctor or pharmacist

Information about when a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted about drug/drug or drug/food interactions before using a drug product.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug • taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted.

Do not use

Information about all contraindications for use. These contraindications are absolute and are intended for situations in which consumers should not use the product unless a prior diagnosis has been established by a doctor or for situations in which certain consumers should not use the product under any circumstances regardless of whether a doctor or health professional is consulted.
Do not use • if you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, use nicotine gum, or use another nicotine patch or other nicotine containing products

Keep out of reach of children

Information pertaining to whether the product should be kept out of the reach of children, and instructions about what to do in the case of accidental contact or ingestion, if appropriate.
Keep out of reach of children and pets. Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.

Questions

A telephone number of a source to answer questions about a drug product. Sometimes available days and times are also noted.
Questions or comments? call 1-800-585-8682 Weekdays (9am-8pm ET) or visit us at www.habitrol.com TO INCREASE YOUR SUCCESS IN QUITTING: 1. You must be motivated to quit. 2. Use one patch daily according to directions. 3. It is important to complete treatment. 4. If you feel you need to use the patch for a longer period to keep from smoking, talk to your health care provider. 5. Use patch with a behavioural support program, such as the one described in the enclosed booklet. For your family's protection, patches are supplied in child-resistant pouches. Do not use if individual pouch is open or torn. • Not for sale to persons under 18 years of age. • Proof of age required. • Not for sale in vending machines or from any source where proof of age cannot be verified.

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop use and ask a doctor if • skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash • irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur • you get symptoms of nicotine overdose, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness and rapid heartbeat

When using

Information about side effects that people may experience, and the substances (e.g. alcohol) or activities (e.g. operating machinery, driving a car) to avoid while using the drug product.
When using this product • do not smoke even when not wearing the patch. The nicotine in your skin will still be entering your blood stream for several hours after you take off the patch. • if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime

Warnings

Information about serious adverse reactions and potential safety hazards, including limitations in use imposed by those hazards and steps that should be taken if they occur.
Warnings If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, only use this medicine on the advice of your health care provider. Smoking can seriously harm your child. Try to stop smoking without using any nicotine replacement medicine. This medicine is believed to be safer than smoking. However, the risks to your child from this medicine are not fully known. Do not use • if you continue to smoke, chew tobacco, use snuff, use nicotine gum, or use another nicotine patch or other nicotine containing products Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease, recent heart attack, or irregular heartbeat. Nicotine can increase your heart rate. • high blood pressure not controlled with medication. Nicotine can increase your blood pressure. • an allergy to adhesive tape or have skin problems, because you are more likely to get rashes. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are • using a non-nicotine stop smoking drug • taking a prescription medicine for depression or asthma. Your prescription dose may need to be adjusted. When using this product • do not smoke even when not wearing the patch. The nicotine in your skin will still be entering your blood stream for several hours after you take off the patch. • if you have vivid dreams or other sleep disturbances remove this patch at bedtime Stop use and ask a doctor if • skin redness caused by the patch does not go away after four days, or if your skin swells, or you get a rash • irregular heartbeat or palpitations occur • you get symptoms of nicotine overdose, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness and rapid heartbeat Keep out of reach of children and pets. Used patches have enough nicotine to poison children and pets. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Save pouch to use for patch disposal. Dispose of the used patches by folding sticky ends together and putting in pouch.

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