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NICOTINE PATCHES Nicotinell 21mg 28 24H
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NICOTINE PATCHES Nicotinell 21mg 28 24H

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NICOTINE PATCHES Nicotinell 21mg 28 24H is a drug treating tobacco dependence. Patches 14mg / 24h Nicotinell relieve the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal, are used early in the treatment of moderate smokers or intermediate phase of heavy smokers.

NICOTINELL 21MG 28 PATCHES NICOTINE 24H

For warnings, precautions for use and contraindications, please consult the instructions for use.

Description of NICOTINELL 21MG 28 PATCHS NICOTINE 24H

The Nicotinell Patch 14mg / 24h from Novartis laboratories is a nicotine-containing drug , reserved for adults from 15 years and indicated in the treatment of tobacco dependence in order to relieve the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal in subjects wishing to '' quit smoking.

  • After application of this transdermal device, the nicotine contained is gradually released and passes into the bloodstream via the skin.
  • No contact with the other harmful substances of tobacco contained in the cigarette (carbon monoxide, tar, stimulating gases.).
  • Nicotine decreases the symptoms of deprivation (pressing desire for a cigarette, irritability, bad mood, worry, feelings of fear, hunger, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances.).

Very discreet, Nicotinell Patch 21mg / 24h is intended for the start of treatment for moderate smokers (whose cigarette consumption does not exceed 20 cigarettes per day) or as an intermediate treatment for   heavy smokers (whose cigarette consumption exceeds 20 cigarettes per day). It continuously releases (over a 24-hour period) of nicotine and thus reduces the urge for the first cigarette in the morning. It helps quit smoking, alleviates the unpleasant effects of deprivation as well as the urge to smoke.

Using advice and opinion on NICOTINELL 21MG 28 PATCHES NICOTINE 24H

Nicotinell Patch 21mg / 24h sticks once a day and will remain on the skin for 24 hours:

  • Change the location daily to avoid skin irritation.
  • Remove the protective sheet.
  • Apply the patch to clean, glabrous, dry and healthy skin (without traces of lotion, alcohol or ointment), preferably on the chest or on the upper arm.
  • Hold the patch by pressing with the palm of your hand for about 10 seconds.
  • During handling, avoid contact with eyes, nose and wash hands after application.

Heavy smokers (whose cigarette consumption exceeds 20 cigarettes per day):

  • Nicotinell Patch 21mg / 24h over a period of approximately 4 weeks, then Nicotinell Patch   21mg / 24h over an additional 4 weeks and then Nicotinell Patch 7mg / 24h   for a duration of approximately 4 weeks.

Smokers with an average consumption (whose cigarette consumption does not exceed 20 cigarettes per day.):

  • Nicotinell Patch 21mg / 24h for approximately 8 weeks, then Nicotinell Patch 7mg / 24h for approximately 4 weeks.

Tips:

  • The dosage of the transdermal system must be adapted to the individual response: increase in the dose if abstinence from smoking is not complete or if withdrawal symptoms are observed, reduction in the event of suspected overdose.
  • The duration of treatment is approximately 3 months but may vary depending on the individual response. It is recommended not to use this medicine beyond 6 months.
  • Adolescents should only use Nicotinell Patch in cases of heavy dependence on tobacco and after consultation with a doctor or pharmacist.

Composition of NICOTINELL 21MG 28 PATCHS NICOTINE 24H

1 Nicotinell Patch contains 35 mg of nicotine - The average release of active ingredient on the skin is 21 mg / 24 h.

Transdermal patch (20 cm²): S (-) Nicotine 35 mg. Excipients: copolymer of alkaline methacrylate (Eudragit E 100), qs 1 transdermal device. Outer shell: polyester film. Matrix layer: durotak 280-2516, miglyol 812, eudragit E 100. Non-woven support: paper. Adhesive layer: durotak 280-2516, miglyol 812. Removable protective sheet: siliconized polyester film.

Precaution for use with NICOTINELL 21MG 28 PATCHES NICOTINE 24H

This medication is contraindicated in the following situations: Non-smoker or occasional smoker; Hyper-sensitivity to one of the compounds ; Skin condition that may interfere with the use of a patch.

Presentation of NICOTINELL 21MG 28 PATCHS NICOTINE 24H

Box of 28 Nicotinell Patches 21mg / 24h.

Our opinion from pharmacy experts

There are three types of tobacco dependence.

  • Physical dependence : It is mainly due to the presence of nicotine in tobacco. The effect of nicotine, absorbed with each puff, is felt very quickly. It brings a feeling of pleasure and well-being which, associated with the multiplication of the gesture (10 to 20 times per cigarette), explains the installation of addiction to nicotine. Nicotine receptors are then activated, claiming their daily dose of nicotine. The withdrawal syndrome is caused by the sudden drop in the amount of nicotine in the body compared to a threshold to which the smoker was accustomed.
  • Psychological dependence : It varies according to the individual and lasts longer than physical dependence because it is more complex. Linked to nicotine, psychological dependence is associated with emotions; from stress to anger, including concentration. Cigarettes are a real companion since nicotine releases dopamine. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter made by the brain when we do the things we love. As a result, nicotine increases the feeling of well-being or makes you happy. This dependence is also such that some smokers think that they cannot live without cigarettes.
  • Behavioral dependence : This type of dependence is linked to social and convivial pressure. Indeed, some places and some people make you want to smoke and you light your cigarette automatically and not out of need since this dependence is linked to circumstances, people or places. Drinking coffee, phoning, taking a break: these few activities are recorded by the brain as associated with cigarettes. To overcome this dependence, you have to change your habits by replacing them with others. It is therefore important to think about what we could do in these circumstances to resist the urge to smoke or to avoid these situations, especially when we decide to quit. This preparation is very important for preparing to live in your usual environment without using tobacco.

Warnings and other special precautions for use:  

Warnings :

  • To guarantee the best chances of success, the use of this drug must be accompanied by a total cessation of tobacco consumption.
  • Due to the pharmacological effects of nicotine, certain pathologies require medical advice as well as medical monitoring: severe hepatic and / or renal insufficiency; evolving gastric or duodenal ulcer.
  • Nicotine is a toxic substance: Keep this medication out of the reach of children. In fact, the therapeutic dose intended for adults could cause serious, even fatal, poisoning in children.
  • It is recommended to fold the patch over itself before disposing of it.

Precautions for use :

  • In the event of a severe or persistent skin reaction, it is recommended to stop treatment and use another pharmaceutical form (see Adverse Effects).

Pregnancy :

  • Experimental studies carried out in several species have not shown any teratogenic or foetotoxic effect of nicotine administered at continuous rate, and that at maternotoxic doses. Under the same conditions of administration, fetal hypotrophy is observed at even higher doses in a single species, the mouse, but not in the rat or the rabbit. In clinical studies, observations in a still limited number do not show any deleterious impact, maternal or fetal, of the nicotine used in the indication of smoking cessation.
  • Smoking in pregnant women can be the cause of intrauterine growth retardation, fetal death in utero, prematurity, neonatal hypotrophy, which seem to be correlated with the importance of impregnation smoking as well as during pregnancy, because these effects are observed when the tobacco impregnation continues during the 3rd trimester.
  • The nicotine provided by substitution treatments is not without deleterious effects on the fetus, as evidenced by the hemodynamic repercussions observed. However, there is no epidemiological study specifying the real impact of nicotine brought by substitution treatments on the fetus or the newborn.
  • In pregnant women, it is always advisable to recommend a complete cessation of tobacco consumption, without nicotine replacement therapy.
  • In the event of failure in the face of a highly dependent patient, smoking cessation with this drug is possible. Indeed, the risk for the fetus, in the event of continued smoking during pregnancy, is probably greater than that expected during nicotine replacement therapy, since exposure to polycyclic hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide, and since the exposure to nicotine provided by the substitution treatment is lower or not higher than that linked to smoking.
  • The objective is to achieve complete cessation of smoking, or even substitution treatment, before the third trimester of pregnancy. Smoking cessation, with or without substitution treatments, must not be considered in isolation, but must be part of a comprehensive treatment, taking into account the psycho-social context and other dependencies possibly associated. It may be advisable to call in a specialist consultation in smoking cessation.
  • In the event of partial or complete withdrawal withdrawal, the continuation of treatment with a nicotine substitute after the 6th month of pregnancy can only be considered on a case-by-case basis. It is important to keep in mind the specific effects of nicotine, which could affect the fetus, especially when it is near term.

Breastfeeding :

  • Given the consistency of nicotine concentrations with this form of substitution, breastfeeding is not recommended if treated with this drug.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction:

  • Tobacco can, by an enzymatic induction process due to aromatic hydrocarbons, decrease the blood concentrations of certain drugs such as caffeine, theophylline, imipramine antidepressants, flecainide, pentazocine.
  • Stopping, a fortiori abruptly, smoking, especially when taking this drug, can lead to an increase in the concentrations of these active ingredients, linked to the reversibility of the enzymatic induction effect.
  • For drugs with a narrow therapeutic margin, such as theophylline, smoking cessation must be accompanied, in addition to the dose adjustment, by close monitoring, clinical, even biological, with information to the patient of the risks of overdose.
  • By its specific pharmacological, cardiovascular, neurological and endocrine properties, nicotine can, like tobacco: cause an increase in cortisol and catecholamine concentrations; require dosage adjustment of nifedipine, beta-blockers, insulin; reduce the effects of diuretics; slow the rate of healing of gastric ulcers by H2 antihistamines; increase the incidence of adverse effects of estrogen-progestins.

Side effects :

  • Nicotine patches can cause side effects similar to nicotine given by other modes.
  • Systemic side effects: Palpitations. Dizziness, headache. Nausea, vomiting. Insomnia, dream disorder.
  • Local undesirable effects: Erythema and pruritus at the point of application, more rarely edema, burning sensation.
  • These effects are overwhelmingly moderate and regress spontaneously quickly after withdrawal from the system.
  • In case of severe or persistent skin reaction, it is recommended to stop treatment and use another form of nicotine replacement.
  • Some symptoms such as dizziness, headache and sleeplessness may be related to smoking cessation.
  • An increase in the appearance of mouth sores may occur after smoking cessation. The causal relationship is not clearly established.

Overdose:

An overdose of nicotine can appear if the patient treated beforehand had very low nicotinic contributions or if he concomitantly uses other treatments for smoking cessation based on nicotine.

Symptoms :

  • Symptoms of overdose are those of acute nicotine poisoning including nausea, hypersalivation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, sweating, headache, dizziness, reduced hearing and general weakness. At high doses, hypotension, weak and irregular pulse, difficulty in breathing, prostration, cardiovascular collapse and convulsions may appear.
  • The doses of nicotine tolerated by smoking subjects during treatment can lead to acute intoxication which can be fatal in young children.

What to do in case of overdose :

  • Nicotine administration should be discontinued immediately and symptomatic treatment will be initiated.
  • Assisted ventilation and oxygen therapy will be undertaken if necessary.

Drug warnings

Attention, the drug is not a product like the others. Read the package leaflet carefully before ordering. Keep medicines out of the reach of children. If symptoms persist, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Beware of incompatibilities on your current products.

  • Please inform your online pharmacist of the treatments in progress in order to identify any incompatibilities. The order validation form contains a personalized message field provided for this purpose.
  • Click here to find the package leaflet for this medication on the website of the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products.

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NOTICE

ANSM - Last updated: 29/05/2017

Name of the medicinal product

NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch

Nicotine

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Read this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine. It contains important information for your treatment.

If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

· Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.

· If you need more information and advice, ask your pharmacist.

· If symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.

· If you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, or if you experience any of the effects listed as serious, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

What is in this leaflet?

1. What is NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch and in which cases it is used?

2. What should I know before using NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch?

3. How to use NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch?

4. What are the possible side effects?

5. How to store NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch?

6. Package contents and other information.

1. WHAT IS NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?

Pharmacotherapeutic group - MEDICINAL PRODUCTS USED IN NICOTINE DEPENDENCE - ATC code: N07BA.

Therapeutic indications

This drug is indicated for the treatment of tobacco dependence in order to relieve the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal in subjects wishing to stop their tobacco consumption.

2. BEFORE YOU USE NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch?

Never use NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch

· if you do not smoke or if you are an occasional smoker,

· if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to nicotine or to any of the ingredients of this medication mentioned in section 6,

· in the case of skin disorders which may interfere with the use of a transdermal system.

If in doubt, do not hesitate to seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.

Warnings and Precautions

In order to succeed in quitting smoking, complete cessation of smoking is essential . Read health education tips carefully.

Take special care with NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch:

Warnings

You must consult a physician prior to use of NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 h, transdermal patch in case of recent myocardial infarction (heart attack), unstable or worsening angina pectoris including Prinzmetal angina, severe heart rhythm, uncontrolled hypertension, recent stroke.

You should seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional before using NICOTINELL TTS, transdermal patch:

· in the case of stable cardiovascular disease, severe arterial hypertension or heart failure,

· in cases of cerebrovascular disease or arteritis of the lower limbs,

· in case of diabetes

· in case of hyperthyroidism or pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland disease leading to severe arterial hypertension)

· in case of severe liver and kidney disease

· in the event of an evolving stomach or duodenal ulcer,

· in case of skin disorder.

The therapeutic dose intended for adults could cause severe or even fatal poisoning in children. This is why you should always hold the transdermal patch before and after use, out of the reach and sight of children.

After use, it is recommended to fold the patch on itself before discarding.

IN CASE OF DOUBT DO NOT HESITATE TO REQUEST THE NOTICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST.

Other medicines and NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used or could use any other medicines.

NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch with food and beverages and alcohol

Not applicable.

Pregnancy, breast-feeding and fertility

It is very important to quit smoking during your pregnancy for you and your child.

Smoking cessation during pregnancy requires medical advice and follow-up. You should therefore consult the doctor who follows your pregnancy or your usual doctor or a doctor at a center specialized in smoking cessation.

If you smoke a lot and do not plan to stop smoking, you should not breastfeed your child, but use artificial breastfeeding. Use of this medication is not recommended during breast-feeding.

However, if you want to stop smoking and breast-feed your child, take advice from your doctor or a doctor at a smoking cessation center.

Driving and using machines

Not applicable.

Nicotinell TTS 21 mg / 24 h, transdermal device contains excipients:

The NICOTINELL TTS transdermal patch contains aluminum. Therefore, you must remove it before any MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) examination.

3. HOW TO USE NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch?

Dosage

Reserved for adults and adolescents over 15 years of age.

Three sizes of transdermal devices are available: 10, 20 and 30 cm2 corresponding to 3 different dosages: 7, 14 and 21mg / 24 hours.

Your degree of nicotine dependence will be assessed by the Fagerström test (see Health Education Tips) or by the number of cigarettes consumed per day. It will allow you to choose the dosage that fits your need.

The dose should be increased if you experience symptoms of "lack". It should be decreased if you experience signs of overdose: read the chapter on precautions for use and do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist for advice.

NICOTINELL TTS transdermal patch can be used alone or in combination with oral forms NICOTINELL 1 mg tablet to suck or NICOTINELL 2 mg, chewing gum.

In case of association, it is advisable to take a medical opinion.

o Treatment with NICOTINELL TTS, transdermal patch alone:

The treatment takes place in 3 periods:

· Initial period: it lasts from 3 to 4 weeks and will allow you to get quit smoking.

· Follow-up of treatment: this period consolidates the cessation of smoking and begins nicotine withdrawal

· Therapeutic Withdrawal: This period should allow you to stop treatment.

The total treatment lasts on average 3 months

However, the duration of treatment may vary depending on the individual response.

The total duration of treatment should not exceed 6 months.

Initial phase 3 to 4 weeks

Treatment follow-up 3 to 4 weeks

Therapeutic withdrawal 3 to 4 weeks

Score of 5 or more on the Fagerström test

or

Smokers of 20 or more cigarettes per day

NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 h

NICOTINELL TTS 14 mg / 24 h *

or

NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 h

NICOTINELL TTS 7 mg / 24 h

or

NICOTINELL TTS 14 mg / 24 h

then

NICOTINELL TTS 7 mg / 24 hr *

Score below 5 in Fagerström test

or

Smokers under 20 cigarettes a day

NICOTINELL TTS 14 mg / 24 h

or

increase to NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 h *

NICOTINELL TTS 14 mg / 24 h

or

NICOTINELL TTS 7 mg / 24 h **

NICOTINELL TTS 7 mg / 24 h

or

cessation of treatment **

* Based on results on withdrawal symptoms.

** In case of satisfactory results.

o Treatment with NICOTINELL TTS, transdermal patch in combination with NICOTINELL 1 mg tablet to suck or NICOTINELL 2 mg, medicated chewing gum

If your treatment with NICOTINELL TTS transdermal device has failed, you may use it in combination with NICOTINELL 1 Mg Sucrose or NICOTINELL 2 Mg, Drug Chewing Gum.

Note: Read the package leaflet of NICOTINELL 1mg tablet to suck or NICOTINELL 2 mg chewing gum before use.

In order to increase your chances of quitting, it is advisable to stop smoking completely when you start taking these sucking tablets or chewing gum in combination with NICOTINELL TTS transdermal patch for the entire duration of treatment.

Initial treatment:

Begin treatment with a transdermal device of 21mg / 24 hours in combination with NICOTINELL 1mg, sucking tablet or NICOTINELL 2mg, chewing gum. Use at least 4 tablets (1 mg) or chewing gum (2 mg) per day. In most cases, 5 to 6 tablets or chewing gum per day are sufficient. Do not use more than 15 tablets to suck 1 mg or chewing gum 2 mg per day. In normal situations, treatment should last no more than 6 to 12 weeks. Subsequently, you must reduce the dose of nicotine significantly.

Reduction of nicotine dose:

This can be done in 2 ways.

Option 1: Use of transdermal devices at a lower dose, ie NICOTINELL TTS 14 mg / 24 hours, transdermal patch for 3 to 6 weeks followed by NICOTINELL TTS 7 mg / 24 hours, transdermal patch for new 3 to 6 weeks without decreasing the number of gums or tablets. Then, the number of tablets or chewing gums should be gradually reduced. It is not generally recommended to use NICOTINELL 1 mg, tablet to suck or NICOTINELL 2 mg, chewing gum for more than 6 months. However, some ex-smokers may need treatment for longer periods of time to avoid smoking, but this should not exceed 9 months.

Option 2: Stop transdermal devices and gradually decrease the number of tablets or chewing gums. It is generally not recommended to use NICOTINELL 1 mg, tablet to suck or NICOTINELL 2mg, medicated chewing gum for more than 6 months. However, some ex-smokers may require longer treatment to avoid smoking. This treatment should not exceed 9 months.

· Recommended Dose:

Period

Transdermal devices

Sugar-coated tablet 1 mg or Chewing gum 2 mg

Initial treatment (followed by option 1 or 2 below)

First 6 to 12 weeks

1 device 21 mg / 24 hours

If necessary, 5 to 6 tablets or chewing gums per day are recommended

Reduction in Nicotine Dose - Option 1

First 3 to 6 weeks

1 device 14 mg / 24 hours

Continue to use tablets or chewing gum if necessary

Next 3 to 6 weeks

1 device 7 mg / 24 hours

Continue to use tablets or chewing gum if necessary

Up to 9 months in total

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Gradually reduce the number of tablets or chewing gums

Reduction of nicotine dose - option 2

Up to 9 months in total

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Continue to gradually reduce the number of tablets or chewing gums

If you continue to use sucking tablets or chewing gums and transdermal patches after 9 months, it is advisable to consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Administration mode

TRANSDERMIC ROUTE

· Open the sachet with a pair of scissors and remove the patch.

· Remove the pre-cut detachable protective sheet.

· Apply NICOTINELL TTS immediately after opening on a surface of dry skin, without skin lesion and where hairiness is rare: trunk, upper arm ...

· To ensure perfect grip, press firmly on the entire surface for about 10 seconds with the palm of your hand.

· The device must remain in place for 24 hours.

· The application site should be changed every day, avoiding, if possible, relocating the device to the same location for a few days.

· It is essential to fold the device on itself after use before disposing of it in a safe place.

· Any device used or not used must be kept out of the reach of children.

· During handling, avoid contact with eyes, nose and hands after application.

· Do not cut the patch.

· In case of sea bath or in extended pool, you have 2 possibilities:

· before the bath, remove the transdermal patch and immediately place it on its support. It can be glued to a well-dried skin.

· cover the transdermal patch with a tight adhesive dressing for the duration of the bath.

· In case of short shower, the transdermal device can be held in place while avoiding directing the jet of the shower on it.

Duration of the treatment

For the complete cessation of tobacco:

The duration of use is limited to 6 months.

If you have persistent drowsiness or if you have difficulty with this medication, talk to your doctor.

If you used more NICOTINELL TTS 21mg / 24h, transdermal patch than you should:

In case of accidental overdose or if a child has sucked or applied a transdermal device, contact a physician or an emergency service.

Severe intoxication can occur and is manifested by hypotension, weak and irregular pulse, respiratory discomfort, prostration, cardiovascular collapse and convulsions.

If you forget to take NICOTINELL TTS 21mg / 24h, transdermal patch

Not applicable.

If you stop taking NICOTINELL TTS 21mg / 24h, transdermal patch

Not applicable.

4. WHAT ARE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?

Description of adverse reactions

Like all medicines, this medication may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Some side effects may be severe

Allergic reactions such as blistering of the skin, swelling of the face and mouth, hypotension and difficulty breathing.

If you experience any of these side effects, remove the patch and talk to your doctor immediately.

Some side effects are very common (can affect more than 1 in 10 people)

Application site reactions such as itching, redness, edema (swelling) and burning sensation (where you placed the NICOTINELL TTS transdermal patch on your skin).
If you have a severe skin reaction that does not go away, you should stop treatment and consult your doctor or pharmacist to find another form of nicotine replacement to help you quit smoking.

These effects are usually caused by not changing the application site every day. By changing the site every day, any irritation will disappear spontaneously and will cause you very little inconvenience.

Some side effects are frequent (can affect between 1 and 10 people in 100)

Headache, nausea, dizziness, abnormal dreams, muscle aches, sleep disorders, restlessness, anxiety, nervousness.

These effects are often mild and will disappear spontaneously and quickly after you remove the transdermal patch.

Some side effects are uncommon (can affect between 1 and 10 people out of 1,000)

Attention disorders, drowsiness, extreme mood swings, irritability, depressed mood, confusion, palpitations (perception of heartbeat), vomiting.

Oral ulcers may be related to quitting and not to your treatment.

Declaration of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to any side effects not mentioned in this leaflet. You can also report adverse reactions directly via the national reporting system: National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) and network of Regional Centers of Pharmacovigilance - Website: www.ansm.sante.fr .

By reporting adverse reactions, you are helping to provide more information about the safety of the drug.

5. HOW TO STORE NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch?

Keep this medicine out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use NICOTINELL TTS 7 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.

Keep at temperatures below 25 ° C, only in closed bags.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist what to do with unused medications. These measures will help protect the environment.

6. PACKAGE CONTENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION

What NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H contains, transdermal patch

· The active substance is:

S (-) - Nicotine ............................................ .................................................. 52.5 mg

For a transdermal device of 2.0 g of an effective area of ​​30 cm 2.

· The other components are:

Alkaline methacrylate copolymer (EUDRAGIT E 100), polyester film, Durotak 387-2516, miglyol 812, 26 g / m 2 paper, silicone-coated polyester film.

What is NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 H, transdermal patch and contents of the pack

Marketing Authorization Holder

GLAXOSMITHKLINE HEALTH GRAND PUBLIC

100, route de Versailles

CS 80001

78164 MARLY LE ROI Cedex

LA FRANCE

Marketing Authorization Operator

GLAXOSMITHKLINE HEALTH GRAND PUBLIC

100, route de Versailles

CS 80001

78164 MARLY LE ROI Cedex

LA FRANCE

Maker

FAMAR FRANCE

1, AVENUE OF THE CHAMPS DE MARS

45072 ORLEANS CEDEX

or

NOVARTIS PHARMA SAS

26, RUE DE LA CHAPELLE

68330 HUNINGUE

or

FAMAR SA

AVLON PLANT

48TH KM NATIONAL ROAD ATHENS-LAMIA

19011 AVLONA ATTIKI GREECE

Names of the medicinal product in the Member States of the European Economic Area

Not applicable.

The last date on which this leaflet was revised is:

28 July 2016.

Other

Not applicable.

Detailed information on this medicine is available on the ANSM website (France).

Health Education Council:

Stopping smoking as soon as possible results in immediate health benefits. It's never too late to quit even if you've smoked a long time and a lot.

As soon as you stop smoking:

· You will not absorb the irritating and toxic substances of cigarettes,

· You will see some improvements: progressive disappearance of headaches, cough, irritation of the throat, shortness of breath,

· You will often have the satisfaction of regaining better sleep, food flavor, odor and improve your physical performance,

· You will decrease your risk of developing lung cancer or cardiovascular disease.

Moreover, in cardiac or arterial diseases (angina pectoris, arteritis of the lower limbs ...), it is particularly imperative to succeed in quitting smoking.

What is tobacco dependence?

Tobacco addiction is twofold:

· Psychological dependence:

Smoking a cigarette involves a ritual of automatic and repetitive gestures associated with particular circumstances (pleasure, response to stress, intellectual stimulation, support for morale, need for a gesture of conviviality). This is psychological and behavioral dependence.

· Physical dependence:

The need for the nicotine body is due to the effects of this substance on the nervous system. This is physical dependence. Failure to satisfy this need results in a sense of lack (see description in the chapter " How to overcome your physical dependence ?").

Nicotinic substitutes aim to treat this dependence.

How to overcome your psychological addiction?

· Stopping smoking is necessary to increase your chances of success, but more:

o Choose a J day in the period that you think is the most favorable.

o Throw away your last pack of cigarettes, your lighter and put away your ashtrays.

o In a couple of smokers, it is preferable that the attempt to stop is made at the same time by both spouses.

· Tell your family and co-workers that you quit smoking. Ask them to respect your decision (no smoking near you, no longer offering you cigarettes).

· Prepare yourself to cope with the desire to smoke. It may occur suddenly and severely, especially during the first few weeks after the cessation of smoking, but does not last more than 3 or 4 minutes.
You have to anticipate what you will do in this case and act very quickly so as not to "crack" as for example:

o drink a large glass of water,

o to chew gum,

o counting up to 100,

o do some deep breaths,

o out of the room,

o change activity ...

· Avoid situations associated with taking cigarettes (coffee, aperitif ...), avoid temptations (settle with non-smokers).

Find cigarette compensation (leisure, sport, cultural activity ...).

How to overcome your physical addiction?

If you are addicted to nicotine, the success of your approach may require the use of nicotine substitutes.

In order to assess your level of dependence, the Fagerström test is offered.

FAGERSTROM TEST

How long after you wake up do you smoke your first cigarette?

· within 5 minutes: 3

· from 6 to 30 minutes: 2

· from 31 to 60 minutes: 1

· after 60 minutes: 0

Do you find it difficult to not smoke in places where it is forbidden?

· yes: 1

· no: 0

What cigarette of the day would you be the hardest to give up?

· the first: 1

· another: 0

How many cigarettes do you smoke per day?

· 10 or less: 0

· 11 to 20: 1

· 21 to 30: 2

· 31 or more: 3

Do you smoke at a more sustained pace in the morning than in the afternoon?

· yes: 1

· no: 0

Do you smoke when you are so sick that you have to stay in bed almost all day?

· yes: 1

· no: 0

TOTAL POINTS

Score from 0 to 2 : you are not addicted to nicotine.

You can stop smoking without the need for nicotine replacement.

If you are concerned about this decision, consult your pharmacist or doctor.

Score 3 to 4 : You are weakly dependent on nicotine.

Score 5 to 6 : You are moderately addicted to nicotine.

The use of nicotine substitutes will increase your chances of success.

Consult with your pharmacist or doctor to help you choose the treatment best suited to your situation.

Score 7 to 10 : you are highly or very strongly dependent on nicotine.

The use of nicotine substitutes is recommended to help you overcome this addiction to nicotine. This treatment should be used in sufficient and appropriate dosage.

Consult with your pharmacist or doctor, possibly as part of a specialized smoking cessation counseling.

Weaning-related disorders may persist for a long time and the duration of treatment should be sufficient, usually one to three months.

If you feel, despite the treatment, a feeling of persistent "lack" such as:

· compelling need to smoke,

· irritability, sleep disturbances,

· agitation or impatience,

· difficulty of concentration,

Take the advice of your doctor or pharmacist as doses may need to be adjusted.

How do you get help?

· Support from health professionals

The support, advice and follow-up that your doctor or pharmacist can give you will be valuable during the first six months of your smoking cessation. You can also use a specialized smoking cessation counseling, especially if you have already failed.

· Psychological support

Stopping smoking requires a supportive family and social environment. If you are concerned that the difficulties are too great, psychological support or temporary treatment can help.

· Dietetics

In the months following tobacco cessation, you may find moderate weight gain.
If you have any concerns in this area, you can contact a health professional who will be able to advise you.

You started smoking again, why?

Consider this relapse as an accident of course, as a normal event that allows to learn: the relapse is not a failure.

Analyze the reasons why you took back the tobacco.

· Because of the physical dependence

This may have been poorly taken into account or reappeared after several months, occasionally, for example, by prolonged stays in smoky atmospheres.

· Because of excessive weight gain

It may be necessary to change your diet somewhat before your next attempt to quit smoking.

· Because of a decline in motivation , because of a painful event or a difficult period, because of psychological difficulties appearing at the cessation of smoking (depression, anxiety ...), because of a situation very tempting. Understand the reason for this relapse to prevent it if possible during the next attempt.

In all cases, do not hesitate to ask for advice from a health professional or to use a specialized consultation to help with smoking cessation.

If you have started smoking again, do not get discouraged, experience shows that your chances of success increase after one or more attempts to quit.

Medication for smoking cessation

nicotine

. Presentations . Composition . Indications . Contraindications . Warning . Drug Interactions . Pregnancy and breastfeeding . Directions for use and dosage . Advice . Undesirable effects . Lexicon

PRESENTATIONS (summary)

NICOTINELL TTS 7 mg / 24 h: transdermal patch of 10 cm2; box of 7.
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NICOTINELL TTS 7 mg / 24 h: transdermal patch of 10 cm2; box of 28.
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NICOTINELL TTS 14 mg / 24 h: transdermal device of 20 cm2; box of 7.
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NICOTINELL TTS 14 mg / 24 h: transdermal device of 20 cm2; box of 28.
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NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 h: transdermal device of 30 cm2; box of 7.
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NICOTINELL TTS 21 mg / 24 h: transdermal device of 30 cm2; box of 28.
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Laboratory GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare

COMPOSITION (summary)
p 10 cm 2 p 20 cm2 p 30 cm2
Nicotine released / 24 h 7 mg 14 mg 21 mg

INDICATIONS (summary)
This medication helps smokers detoxify tobacco. The transdermal device (patch) contains nicotine, the main active substance in tobacco; it passes through the skin, gains blood and acts on the nervous system, thus allowing the smoker not to feel the symptoms due to smoking cessation.
It is used exclusively in nicotine-dependent smokers, that is, who swallow the smoke and can not do without smoking for more than a few hours.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (summary)
This medication should not be used in the following cases:
  • non-smoker or occasional smoker,
  • extensive skin disease that does not allow the patch to stick.
WARNING (Contents)
The placing of the stamp must lead to a complete cessation of the tobacco.
Precautions are necessary in case of stomach or duodenal ulcer , renal insufficiency or liver failure . In these situations, prior medical consultation is essential before using this medication.
Do not use other medicines containing nicotine without medical advice, such as chewing gums.
Do not leave the new or used stamp within the reach of children: unintentional application can cause serious accidents. Fold the stamp before discarding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS (summary)
The products contained in tobacco smoke can accelerate the rate of elimination of certain drugs, especially theophylline. When smoking cessation, these drugs can see their effect strengthened and signs of overdose may appear. Contact your doctor in case of any doubt.
PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING (summary)
Pregnancy :
Smoking in pregnant women may cause fetal growth retardation. Stopping tobacco is always desirable. In women who are highly dependent on nicotine, the use of this medication may be an aid, but the effects of nicotine alone on the fetus are poorly understood. This drug has the advantage of not exposing the fetus to other toxic substances present in tobacco smoke. In summary: if the ideal is not to smoke and not to expose the fetus to nicotine intake, the use of this drug is a lesser evil compared to tobacco.

Breastfeeding:
Nicotine passes into breast milk, and breast-feeding is not recommended during treatment.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND DOSAGE (summary)
There are 3 dosages corresponding to 3 different patch surfaces: the amount of nicotine passing through the blood is proportional to the surface area of the patch .
The strongest dosage is for large smokers or nicotine-rich cigarette smokers; a high dependence on nicotine may also lead moderate smokers to prefer strong dosage.
In practice, it is useful to know the signs of under or overdose to adapt the choice of dosage after 1 or 2 days of treatment:
  • the overdose results in the condition of the smoker who has smoked too much and is mainly reflected in a nauseous condition and headaches. Difficulty in sight or hearing, trembling, dizziness are also possible;
  • an under-dosage causes symptoms of lack: irritability, nervousness, stomach cramps (kind of painful hunger), difficulty concentrating.
Once weaning is achieved, a shorter patch should be changed after a period of 3 to 4 weeks and then stopped after use of the lowest dosage.
Apply the patch to a dry, low-haired area with no skin lesions. Release the adhesive surface and carefully apply the patch by pressing the entire surface. Change location every day.

Usual dosage:

  • Adult: the stamp is placed in the morning after the toilet. It should normally be kept until the next day.
It is recommended not to exceed 6 months of continuous treatment.
TIPS (summary)
This medication can be used by smokers without medical advice. It is available without a prescription and can be accessed directly in certain pharmacies. Nevertheless, do not hesitate to have your choice chosen by your pharmacist. His advice is precious. He can help you determine the best time to quit and explain the causes of failure.
Nicotine taken by way skin to replace the cigarette has the same cardiovascular harmful than that in tobacco. Only the risk of lung cancer disappears. When smoking cessation is motivated by urgent medical reasons: recent infarction , arteritis , gastritis or ulcer , it is preferable to stop the absorption of nicotine in all its forms.
Like all smoke-free methods used to help smokers, this drug can only be effective when the will to quit is personal and accompanied by strong motivation. It is this motivation that will make it possible to fight against the desire to smoke, without being forced to make constant appeal to the will that dulls over time. A cessation of lasting tobacco in the smoker assumes that the smoker considers tobacco to be a poison, an unacceptable addiction. It must be done to the idea that it will never smoke, from the beginning of weaning. Every day without tobacco must be experienced as a release, not as a calvary. The smoker who is in this state of mind is a good candidate for definitive weaning.
Stopping smoking, which is a real drug, causes many problems: weight gain is frequent, concentration disorders can last several weeks. A mild depressive condition is possible. Weight gain should be fought by a diet, and if possible by a sports program that has the advantage of reconciling the smoker with his body. Do not hesitate to consult your doctor in case of difficulty; his advice and experience will be invaluable in the fight against relapses.
Keeping the patch at night helps to fight the symptoms of lack at the rising. Nevertheless, the night port can cause sleep disturbances. In this case, it may be preferable to remove the patch at bedtime.
Remember to wash hands after application and avoid contact with eyes or nose.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS (summary)
Local reactions: redness and itching at the level of the application which may necessitate stopping the treatment in the event of a significant reaction.
Also: palpitations , headaches, insomnia, feeling dizzy , dreams of dreams, nausea, vomiting.


GLOSSARY (summary)


arteritis
Arterial disease favored by smoking and most often localized to the legs. It is characterized by a thickening of the arterial walls which interferes with blood circulation and causes pain during walking (intermittent claudication). Lower limb arteritis increases the risk of myocardial infarction and requires medication. At an advanced stage, it can be treated surgically.
Synonym: Occlusive arteriopathy of the lower limbs.


addiction
Psychic or physical need caused by taking certain natural or medicinal substances. This condition may be accompanied, at cessation of the catch, by various symptoms, grouped under the term of withdrawal syndrome.


transdermal device
System, sometimes called patch or patch, allowing the absorption of a drug through the skin: it ensures the diffusion of the active substance to the blood vessels of the dermis. The substance then circulates in the blood and can act as if it had been swallowed or injected. This device avoids the first-pass effect of the liver.


duodenum
A part of the intestine into which food from the stomach penetrates.


depressed state
State of moral suffering associating a demotivation, a fatigue, a feeling of uselessness, of self-depreciation. In the absence of treatment, the depressive state may develop into a serious depression with a sense of incurability, guilt, and a suicidal risk.


gastritis
Inflammation of the stomach favored by stress, tobacco, alcohol and certain drugs such as aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs.


infarct
Destruction of part of the cardiac muscle (myocardium), deprived of blood by obstruction of its arteries.


Hepatic insufficiency
Inability of the liver to perform its function, which is essentially the elimination of some waste, but also the synthesis of many biological substances essential to the body: albumin, cholesterol and coagulation factors (vitamin K, etc.).


renal failure
Inability of the kidneys to eliminate waste or medicinal substances. Advanced renal insufficiency does not necessarily result in a decrease in the amount of urine excreted. Only a blood test and creatinine dosage may reveal this disease.


palpitations
Abnormal perception of irregular heartbeat.


overdose
Excessive intake of a drug may result in an increase in the intensity of adverse effects or even in the development of specific adverse effects.
This overdose may result from accidental or voluntary poisoning for suicide, so consult your local Poison Control Center (listed in the appendix to the book). However, in most cases, overdose is the result of an error in the understanding of the prescription, or the search for an increase in efficacy by exceeding the recommended dosage. Finally, untimely self-medication may lead to excessive absorption of the same substance contained in different drugs. Some drugs are particularly prone to this risk because they are (wrongly) considered to be harmless: vitamins A and D, aspirin, etc. Stopping or decreasing drug intake helps to remove the disorders associated with an overdose.


symptoms
Trouble felt by a person with an illness. The same symptom can translate different diseases and the same disease does not necessarily give the same symptoms in all the patients.


ulcer
Injury of skin, mucous membranes or cornea.
  • Leg ulcer: chronic wound due to poor circulation of blood.
  • Gastroduodenal ulcer: a localized wound in the mucosa of the stomach or duodenum due to excess acidity and very often to the presence of a bacterium (Helicobacter pylori). The ulcer is favored by stress, alcohol, smoking and certain medications (aspirin, NSAIDs, etc.).


fear of heights
Symptom that can mean an impression of loss of balance (common sense) or, more strictly, a sense of rotation on oneself or the environment (medical sense).


way
  • Pathway (route of administration) used to administer drugs: oral, sublingual, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, intradermal, transdermal.
  • Set of hollow organs allowing the passage of air (airways), food (digestive tract), urine (urinary tract), bile (bile ducts), etc.

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