Nicotrol is a regietered trademark of Pharmacia AB. NicoDerm CQ is a registered trademark of Smithkline Beecham
Both These Products Are Being Advertised Heavily As An Effective Way To Curb A Smoker's "Urge" To Smoke. This Means That The Product WILL NOT Work If There Is No Strong Will On The Part Of The Smoker To Quit Smoking. These Patches Are Only To Help Reduce The Urge And Therefore Slowly Wean Away From The Smoking.
Both These Products Are Equivalent In Strength To What Was Being Prescribed By Physicians. Neither Of Them Are Allowed To Be Sold To Minors Under The Age Of 18.
Now, A Word About Each Product As It Is Printed In Their Own Respective Advertisements.
Duration Of Therapy: Heavy Smokers - 10 Weeks; Light Smokers 8 Weeks Dose Per Day: Heavy Smokers - Step 1: 21mg Patch - Weeks 1-6 Step 2: 14mg Patch - Weeks 7-8 Step 3: 7mg Patch - Weeks 9-10 Light Smokers - Step 1: 14mg Patch - Weeks 1-6 Step 2: 7mg Patch - Weeks 7-8
What Is NicoDerm CQ?
NicoDerm CQ combines two clinically proven methods to help you stop smoking - which you tailor to best fit your needs.
1. The Patch
NicoDerm CQ is a small, convenient, nicotine containing patch that allows a steady controlled level of nicotine to pass thru your skin and into your body. This helps to reduce cravings you may have for cigarettes.
You choose to wear the patch for either:
The Nicoderm CQ Program uses a simple, step down program that reduces your dependance on nicotine gradually, rather tahn stopping suddenly.
Completing the full program will increase your chances of quitting successfully.
2. The Support.
Committed Quitters is a free, personal, cutom-tailored plan to help you break your psychological addiction to smoking while the NicoDerm CQ patch fights the physical addiction.
You will be personally interviewed by a plan specialist to understand your needs. You will then recieve a custom tailored stop smoking plan and other personalized advice on how to cope with situations that make you want to smoke.
The above was COPIED from a brochure given to Mollica Pharmacy by the makers of NicoDerm CQ - SmithKline Beecham Consumer Healthcare. Mollica Pharmacy does not promote any particular brand nor implies in any way that we conducted research or studies that might be stated above or anywhere else in this Web Site.
NICOTROL - Nicotine Transdermal System
Duration Of Therapy: 6 Weeks Dose Per Day: One 15mg Strength Patch
Nicotrol Can Help You Be Smoke-Free In Six Weeks.
You only wear it for six weeks. This is considerably shorter than the treatment period suggested for other nicotine patches. You should also know that Nicotrol is as effective as a nicotine patch prescribed by a doctor.
Mind And Body.
Quitting Smoking Is A Two Part Process That Involves:
Nicotrol can help you quit smoking by continually delivering nicotine which helps reduce nicotine withdrawl symptoms such as nervousness and irritability.
Extra Help.
To help you break the smoking habit Nicotrol should be used with a behavioral modification program. Nicotrol comes with the Pathways To Change Program which provides materials that can help you break your smoking habit.
Simply call toll free 1-888-NICOTROL for more information.
WARNINGS.
The nicotine patch is not appropriate for everyone. Some people, including pregnant and nursing women, individuals with heart disease, high blood pressure and a recent heart attackshould check with their doctors before using this product. There are other warnings, and you should read and follow labeled instructions.
The above information was copied from a brochure given to Mollica Pharmacy by McNeil Consumer Products Company. Mollica Pharmacy does not promote any particular brand product and does not imply in any way that we conducted research or studies that might be stated above or anywhere in this Web Site.