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- Medical Author : Nazneen Memon, BHMS, PGDCR
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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Generic Name: Nicotine Transdermal
Brand Name: Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol
Drug Class: Smoking Cessation Aids
What Is Nicotine Transdermal and How Does It Work?
Nicotine transdermal is an over-the-counter (OTC) medication used to help quit smoking by replacing the nicotine in cigarettes.
- Nicotine transdermal is available under the following different brand names: Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol
What Are Dosages of Nicotine Transdermal?
Adult dosage
Transdermal patch
- 7mg/day
- 14mg/day
- 21mg/day
Smoking Cessation
Adult dosage
More than 10 cigarettes/day
- 21/14/7-mg regimen: 21-mg patch once daily for 6 weeks, then 14-mg patch once daily for 2 weeks, then 7-mg patch once daily for 2 weeks
Less than 10 cigarettes/day
- 14/7-mg regimen: 14-mg patch once daily for 6 weeks, then 7-mg patch once daily for 2 weeks
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
- See “Dosages”
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Nicotine Transdermal?
Common side effects of Nicotine transdermal include:
- headache,
- nausea,
- mouth/tooth/throat pain,
- cough,
- runny/stuffy nose,
- change in taste,
- heartburn,
- hiccups,
- sweating,
- diarrhea,
- dizziness,
- anxiety,
- depression, and
- trouble sleeping
Serious side effects of Nicotine transdermal include:
- severe dizziness,
- mental/mood changes such as irritability, trouble sleeping, vivid dreams,
- numbness/tingling in hands/feet,
- chest pain,
- confusion,
- severe headache,
- fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat,
- trouble speaking,
- weakness on one side of the body, and
- allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), trouble breathing.
Rare side effects of Nicotine transdermal include:
- none
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur as a result of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.