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Nicotine Patch ; Acceptable way to quit smoking

Due to the health risks of consuming most


nicotine-containing products, and the high prospective for
addiction, many people are searching for ways to decrease their
use of these products. Nicotine replacement therapies commonly
known as NRT are a popular choice for decreasing dependence on
nicotine, and one of the most popular NRTs is the nicotine patch.

The nicotine patch was permitted by the FDA in 1991.It has been
available over the counter ever since 1996.

Other forms of medicinal nicotine products include gum, inhalers,


and a spray. In current years, the use of NRTs has reduced in favor
of other approaches such as narrowing with electronic nicotine
delivery systems. However, the patch is still available.
Nicotine patches characteristically come in three different dosage
strengths: Nicotine 21mg,  Nicotine 14mg, and  Nicotine 7mg. These
numbers are the percentage of nicotine in the particular product. The
21mg patch is generally commended as a beginning stage for
smokers. It is a pack of 20 cigarettes. Right from that stage, the user
follows instructions provided in the package, which is He/She/It steps
down to lower dose patches up to the final step down which is no
patch.

The nicotine patch looks like a four-sided tan. The extent depends on
the dosage and brand, however usually it is between one and two
inches square. The nicotine patch should be applied once a day to
non-wet, hairless skin. Manufacturers of Nicotine typically commend
wearing the patch between 15 and 24 hours a day, conditional on what
you're content with.

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