Habitrol (transdermal)
Generic name:nicotine (transdermal) [ NIK-oh-teen ]
Brand names: Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit
Drug class:Smoking cessation agents
What is Habitrol?
Habitrol is the primary ingredient in tobacco products.
Habitrol (skin patch) is a medical product used to help you stop smoking and help reduce this medicine withdrawal symptoms as you quit smoking.
Habitrol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
Habitrol is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Habitrol is safe to use if you have ever had:
heart disease, irregular heartbeats;
a heart attack or stroke;
untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure;
blood circulation problems;
pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland);
diabetes;
a thyroid disorder;
liver disease; or
if your skin is sensitive to adhesive tape or bandages.
Do not use Habitrol without medical advice if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Smoking cigarettes during pregnancy can cause low birth weight, miscarriage, or stillbirth. Using a Habitrol replacement product during pregnancy or while breast-feeding may be safer than smoking. However, you should try to stop smoking without using a this medicine replacement product if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk with your doctor about the best way for you to stop smoking.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
The Habitrol patch may burn your skin if you wear the patch during an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging). Remove the patch before undergoing such a test.
How should I use Habitrol transdermal?
Habitrol is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include counseling, group support, and behavior changes. Your success will depend on your participation in all aspects of your <...
