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Niquitin Step 2 Patch - 14 Patches - 14mg

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NiQuitin Step 2 is the middle 14mg strength in the NiQuitin step-down programme. Each clear, once-a-day patch releases a steady amount of nicotine over a full 24 hours, helping control background cravings and withdrawal – including early-morning urges – so you can focus on staying smoke-free.

  • Clear 24-hour patch – one a day controls cravings around the clock, including early-morning ones.
  • Middle 14mg strength (Step 2) in the NiQuitin 21mg → 14mg → 7mg step-down programme.
  • Delivers a steady, controlled dose of nicotine – without the tar and carbon monoxide of cigarette smoke.
  • Apply once a day to clean, dry, non-hairy skin and rotate the site to reduce irritation.
  • Prone to vivid dreams? You can remove the patch at bedtime and apply a fresh one in the morning.
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Safety information 6
Contains nicotine – keep away from children & pets
Nicotine is harmful, even in a used patch. Store out of the sight and reach of children and pets, and dispose of used patches by folding the sticky sides together before binning them.
Don't smoke while using this patch
Do not smoke while wearing a NiQuitin patch. NRT is far safer than smoking, though, so if you do slip up, keep the patch on and carry on with your quit attempt.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, try to stop without medicines if you can, but NRT is preferable to continuing to smoke. Get advice from your midwife, GP or pharmacist first; the patch is often removed at night in pregnancy.
Check with a pharmacist if you have a medical condition
Ask a pharmacist or GP before use if you have recently had a heart attack or stroke, or have unstable angina, an irregular heartbeat, diabetes, an overactive thyroid, phaeochromocytoma, a stomach ulcer, or liver or kidney problems.
Rotate the application site
Apply to clean, dry, non-hairy skin and use a different spot each day. Putting a patch on the same area repeatedly can cause skin irritation; if a reaction is severe or persistent, stop using it and speak to a pharmacist.
Vivid dreams or disturbed sleep
Wearing a 24-hour patch overnight can occasionally cause vivid dreams or poor sleep. If this affects you, remove the patch at bedtime and apply a fresh one in the morning.

Product overview

NiQuitin Step 2 14mg patches

NiQuitin Step 2 is the middle strength in the NiQuitin patch programme, delivering 14mg of nicotine through the skin over a full 24 hours. Worn as a clear, discreet patch, it releases a steady, controlled amount of nicotine to keep everyday cravings and withdrawal symptoms in check while you work on stopping smoking for good. Because it is a 24-hour patch, it can also help with the strong cravings many people feel first thing in the morning.

How NiQuitin patches help you quit

When you stop smoking, the sudden drop in nicotine is what triggers cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, restlessness, difficulty concentrating, low mood and increased appetite. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) softens that drop by giving you a controlled, lower dose of nicotine – but without the tar, carbon monoxide and other harmful chemicals found in cigarette smoke. A NiQuitin patch tops up nicotine gradually in the background, so the physical pull to light up is easier to resist and you can concentrate on changing the habit. NRT is not a cure for smoking-related illness; its job is to make quitting more comfortable and more achievable.

Where Step 2 fits in the programme

NiQuitin patches are designed to be used as a step-down course, gradually reducing the amount of nicotine your body receives. The programme runs from Step 1 (21mg) for the first weeks, down to Step 2 (14mg), and finally Step 3 (7mg) before you stop altogether. If you smoke heavily you will usually begin at Step 1 and move to Step 2 as you progress; lighter smokers may be advised to start at Step 2. Always follow the step-down timings in the pack leaflet, and don't rush – moving down a strength too quickly can bring cravings back.

How to use your 24-hour patch

Apply one patch a day to clean, dry, non-hairy skin on the upper arm, chest or hip. Press it firmly in place for 10–20 seconds so the edges stick down well. Choose a fresh spot each day and rotate the site – don't put a new patch on exactly the same area two days running, as this helps reduce the risk of skin irritation. Only wear one patch at a time, and wash your hands after handling it. A 24-hour patch is worn continuously, day and night, and is swapped for a fresh one at around the same time each day.

Wearing the patch at night

Because Step 2 is a 24-hour patch, keeping it on overnight means there is still nicotine in your system when you wake, which helps with early-morning cravings. Some people, however, find that wearing a patch to bed gives them vivid dreams or disturbed sleep. If this happens to you, you can simply remove the patch at bedtime and apply a fresh one when you get up. You will lose a little of the early-morning cover, but a good night's sleep matters too – do whatever helps you keep going.

Getting the most from your quit attempt

Patches work best when they are part of a plan. Many people find a patch alone controls background cravings well, but if you still get sudden, intense urges you can combine your patch with a fast-acting form of NRT such as gum, a lozenge, a mouth spray or an inhalator – this combination approach helps a lot of quitters, and a pharmacist can advise on doses. For the best possible chance of stopping for good, use your NRT alongside support from your pharmacist or a local NHS Stop Smoking Service. If you do slip and have a cigarette, don't give up – keep using your patch and carry on.

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