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WHAT WHO SHOULDN’T USE IT. People who are: WHAT IT DOES WHAT THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE HOW TO USE IT HOW LONG DO YOU TAKE IT Nicotine Patch Children under 12 Allergic to sticking plaster or have had a skin reaction to it in the past OK for pregnant and breastfeeding women- but discuss risks, and if pregnant then remove overnight Replaces some of the nicotine Helps to reduce the cravings Makes quitting easier Skin often gets a bit red Skin gets itchy Some people have a slight ache in the arm High dose used to start with. Medium and low does used near the end of treatment Stick on dry smooth skin. Different spot each day. Hold for 10-20 seconds to make sure its stuck About 8 weeks for high dose Then 4 more weeks for medium or low dose.
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