Smoking Cessation and Continued Risk in Cancer Patients


	Smoking Cessation and Continued Risk in Cancer Patients (PDQ®)

Last Modified: 08/14/2008

Nicotine Patches

Brand Dose Side Effects Comments

OTC = over the counter; Rx = prescription.

Rx Habitrol 7–21 mg/day Erythema Use for 6–12 weeks.

OTC Nicoderm CQ 7–21 mg/day Pruritus Use for 6–12 weeks.

OTC Nicotrol 5–15 mg/day Burning at site Use for 14–20 weeks.

Rx ProStep 11–22 mg/day Local irritation Use for 6–12 weeks.