Nicorette Invisi Patch 15 mg/16h 14 pcs

What is Nicorette Invisi Depot Patch and when is it used?

Nicorette Invisi Depot Patch is recommended as a support when you want to quit smoking. Nicorette Invisi Depot Patch is a nicotine patch that slowly releases nicotine and absorbs it through the skin.Nicotine is the addictive component in tobacco smoke and is responsible for the various withdrawal symptoms that occur when you quit smoking. Through the controlled administration of nicotine through the skin using the depot patch, these withdrawal symptoms are reduced and it is easier for the smoker to give up cigarette nicotine.Once you have acquired new habits (substitute actions for smoking) over a period of time, experience has shown that it will be easier for you to gradually reduce the amount of nicotine from Nicorette Invisi depot patches and later to do without it altogether.Health damage caused by the tar and The carbon monoxide content in tobacco smoke is avoided.

What should be considered?

Your motivation and willpower are decisive for the success of the treatment. If you use Nicorette Invisi depot patches, you must give up smoking completely, otherwise there is a risk of a nicotine overdose. It is therefore important that you have a strong motivation to quit smoking before starting the Nicorette Invisi Depot patch treatment. Professional smoking advice increases the chances of quitting successfully.

When should Nicorette Invisi depot plasters not be used?

Nicorette Invisi depot plasters must not be used in the case of:Hypersensitivity of the skin to nicotine or one of the excipients.Chronic skin diseases.Nicorette Invisi depot plasters must not be used by non-smokers, children under the age of 12 and, in principle, not by young people! Adolescents under the age of 18 and over 12 should only use the drug if they are heavily dependent on nicotine and only after consulting a doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

When is caution required when using Nicorette Invisi Depot Patches?

If you suffer from health disorders, have skin problems or you have one of the following diseases, you should use Nicorette Invisi Depot Patches before starting the treatment program Discuss the benefits and risks carefully with your doctor: diabetes, kidney and liver disease, overactive thyroid gland, phaeochromocytoma (adrenaline-producing tumor of the adrenal gland), and inflammation of the esophagus or stomach and intestinal ulcers.addicted smokers immediately (less than four weeks) after a heart attack, with unstable or worsening angina, severe cardiac arrhythmia, uncontrolled high blood pressure or recently In the event of a stroke, Nicorette Invisi depot patches should only be used under medical supervision. In these cases, the use of the drug should only be considered if smoking cessation is not possible without drug support. If new cardiovascular symptoms develop or if existing symptoms worsen (chest pain, irregular pulse, shortness of breath), a doctor should be consulted.This medicine may impair your ability to react, drive and use tools and machines.Smoking cessation, with or without Nicorette Invisi Depot Patch, can reduce the response to concomitant medicines for asthma, cardiac arrhythmia, severe pain, mood disorders, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease disease or diabetes (insulin). If necessary, your doctor will give you a dose adjustment of the betroPrescribe public medicines.Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you

• suffer from other diseases,have allergies ortake other medicines (including those you bought yourself!) or use them externally.

The warnings and precautionary measures that apply to the individual medicines , also apply to the combination treatment of depot plaster and chewing depot or lozenges.

Can Nicorette Invisi depot plaster be used during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?

Nicotine should not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Nicotine, and especially smoking, can seriously endanger the health of the fetus and child and should be discontinued during pregnancy. Pregnant women who smoke should only use Nicorette Invisi depot patches after consulting a doctor, pharmacist or druggist.Nicotine should not be taken/used while breastfeeding. If smoking cessation is not achieved, Nicorette should only be used in breast-feeding smokers after consulting a doctor, pharmacist or druggist. If your doctor has recommended the use of nicotine replacement therapy, you should prefer flexible-dose medicines, as they usually result in a lower daily dose of nicotine than patches. When using flexible-dose medicines, you should use the medicine immediately after breastfeeding and leave as much time as possible between using the flexible dosage form and the next breastfeeding (at least 2 hours).

How do you use Nicorette Invisi depot patches?Use

Nicorette Invisi depot patches are intended for adults. For young people under the age of 18 and over 12, the drug should only be used if they are heavily dependent on nicotine and only after consultation with a doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

Nicorette Invisi depot plaster is worn for around 16 hours a day, as is usual for smokers: from the moment you get up in the morning until you go to bed in the evening. Treatment with a depot patch simulates the increase and decrease of nicotine throughout the day in a smoker, without nicotine intake during sleep. Use of the depot patch during the day prevents the potential nicotine-induced sleep disturbances seen with nicotine intake during sleep. Once treatment begins, smoking is prohibited.

Dosage

Nicotine-dependent smokers who smoke a lot (more than 15 cigarettes per day) use a Nicorette Invisi depot patch at 25 mg/16 hours w&au dailyml; during 8 weeks. By then you should be in the habit of not smoking and it's time to gradually reduce your body's nicotine intake by using the smaller patches. Then use a Nicorette Invisi 15 mg/16 hrs prolonged-release patch per day for 2 weeks, followed by a Nicorette Invisi 10 mg/16 hrs prolonged-release patch per day for 2 weeks.Nicotine-dependent smokers with moderate to light cigarette consumption (less than 15 cigarettes per day) should start treatment with a Nicorette Invisi 15 mg/16 hrs prolonged-release patch per day for 8 weeks. The amount of nicotine is then reduced by using Nicorette Invisi depot plaster at 10 mg/16 hours per day for 4 weeks.

Use of the depot plaster for more than 3 months is generally not recommended.

Combination of the 15 mg or 10 mg depot plaster with Nicorette Kaudepot 2 mg or Nicorette 2 mg lozenges

In the case of a strong or uncontrollable craving to smoke or in people who have relapsed under therapy with a single nicotine medicinal product, it may be useful to use Nicorette 2 mg chewable depot or Nicorette 2 mg lozenge in addition to Nicorette Invisi depot patch. Nicorette chewing depot or 4 mg lozenges must not be combined with the depot plasters.The depot plaster is worn daily for 16 hours according to the package insert. If there is a craving for cigarettes or if withdrawal symptoms are felt, a Nicorette chewable 2 mg depot can also be chewed or a Nicorette 2 mg lozenge can be used (maximum 15 per day). The Nicorette Invisi depot patch at 15 mg/16 hours is used for the first 8 weeks, then the depot patch at 10 mg/16 hours for 4 weeks. The combination of depot patch and chewable depot or lozenges at 2 mg may be used for a maximum of 3 months. The 2 mg chewable depots or lozenges can then be used on their own for a total period of up to 12 months (slowly reduce the number of chewable depots or lozenges per day to 0).

Observe the dosage specified in the package insert or prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.

What side effects can Nicorette Invisi Depot Patch have?

Nicorette Invisi Depot Patch can cause the same undesirable effects as other forms of nicotine. These are generally dose dependent.Some of the undesirable effects of quitting smoking may be withdrawal symptoms due to reduced nicotine intake. These include irritability, aggression, impatience, frustration, anxiety, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, waking up late at night, trouble sleeping, increased appetite, weight gain, constipation, feeling depressed, craving to smoke, slow heart rate, bleeding gums, dizziness, lightheadedness, cough, sore throat, mouth ulcers, stuffy or runny nose. If you stop smoking, canker sores can also develop. The reason for this is unknown.Most side effects are the same as with excessive smoking.

Very common (affects more than 1 user in 10)

Itching

Common (affects 1 to 10 users in 100)

Headache, nausea, vomiting, skin rash or hives.

Uncommon (affects 1 to 1 user 0 in 1000 users)

Hypersensitivity, abnormal dreams, sensory disturbances, palpitations, palpitations, flushing, high blood pressure, difficulty breathing, increased sweating, muscle pain (in the area of ??the patch), tiredness, discomfort and pain in the chest, reaction at the application site (e.g. pain, rash, skin reddening, irritation, blisters, burning, itching, swelling), weakness andd Malaise.Allergic reactions, indigestion, pain in an extremity, swelling of the face/throat and reddening of the skin have also been reported.Persistent nicotine dependence may occur.The undesirable reactions associated with combined treatment of depot patches and chewing depot or lozenges do not differ significantly from those of monotherapy with one of the three drugs. The frequencies of occurrence correspond to those reported for each individual medicinal product.Local skin reactions may occur when starting Nicorette Invisi treatment. These are usually mild and go away soon after the patch is removed. If skin irritation persists at the area where the tape was applied, the treatment should be discontinued.If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor, pharmacist or druggist. This also applies in particular to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.

Overdose

An overdose and thus nicotine poisoning can also occur in adults if nicotine replacement products are not used as recommended, for example if several patches are used together or if people smoke at the same time. In the event of an overdose, the signs correspond to those of acute nicotine poisoning. The following occur: nausea, drooling, abdominal pain, low temperature, diarrhoea, sweating, headache, dizziness, hearing disorders and pronounced weakness. In extreme cases, the following can occur: drop in blood pressure, weak, irregular pulse, shortness of breath and fainting.

In this case, the nicotine supply must be stopped immediately and the affected area of ??skin washed off.

If you suspect nicotine poisoning in children or if a child has used Nicorette Invisi Depot Patches or if you have used more Nicorette Invisi Depot Patches than recommended, contact your doctor immediately or go to the nearest hospital. Doses that are well tolerated by adult smokers can cause severe and possibly life-threatening symptoms of poisoning in children.

What else should be considered?

Special warning for children: Nicotine is a highly toxic substance. Even in a dose that is tolerated by adults during treatment with Nicorette Invisi depot plaster, nicotine can lead to severe symptoms of poisoning in children, i.e. playfully sticking on a plaster can be fatal for children if it is not noticed in time. Nicorette Invisi depot plasters must therefore be kept out of the reach of children at all times. As the patches still contain nicotine after use, they must be disposed of in such a way that under no circumstances can they get into the hands of a child.Please store at room temperature (15-25°C). The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked ?EXP? (= expiry date: month/year) on the container. An opened inner pack should be used immediately.Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed technical information.

What does Nicorette Invisi depot plaster contain?Therapy dosage (8 weeks):

1 depot plaster at 25 mg/16 hours contains 39.37 mg nicotine. Release of active ingredient on the skin: 25 mg/16 hours.

Tapering dosage (4 weeks):

1 depot patch at 15 mg/16 hours contains 23.62 mg of nicotine. Release of active ingredient on the skin: 15 mg/16 hours1 depot patch at 10 mg/16 hours contains 15.75 mg nicotine. Release of active ingredient on the skin: 10 mg/16 hours

Excipients

Medium-chain triglycerides, basic butyl methacrylate copolymer, polyethylene terephthalate film, acrylate copolymer, potassium hydroxide, croscarmellose sodium, aluminum acetylacetonate.

Authorization number

58175 (Swissmedic).

Where can you get Nicorette Invisi depot plaster? Which packs are available?

In pharmacies and drugstores, without a doctor's prescription.

Depot plaster 10 mg/16 hours (15.75 mg nicotine), phase 3: pack of 14 piecesDepot plaster 15 mg/16 hours (23.62 mg nicotine), phase 2: pack of 14 piecesDepot plaster 25 mg/16 hours (39 .37 mg nicotine), phase 1: pack of 14 pieces

Authorization holder

Janssen-Cilag AG, Zug, ZG.This leaflet was last checked by the drug authority (Swissmedic) in October 2019.