{"product_id":"niquitin-step-2-clear-patch-14mg","title":"Niquitin Step 2 Patch - 14 Patches - 14mg","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNiQuitin Step 2 14mg patches\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiQuitin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow NiQuitin patches help you quit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere Step 2 fits in the programme\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiQuitin 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use your 24-hour patch\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWearing the patch at night\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGetting the most from your quit attempt\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatches 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not smoke while using this patch. NRT is far safer than smoking, so if you do slip up, keep using it and keep trying. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding it is best to try to stop without medicines, but if NRT helps it is preferable to continuing to smoke – speak to your midwife, GP or pharmacist first, as patches are often removed at night in pregnancy. Ask a pharmacist or GP before using 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. These patches are for adults and older adolescents – check the pack for the minimum age – and are not for non-smokers. Contains nicotine: keep out of the sight and reach of children and pets, as it can be harmful to them, and fold used patches sticky-side together before binning. Read the pack leaflet before use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niquitin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730099249539,"sku":"4089983","price":22.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71PoE14OAOL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1786366220","url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/products\/niquitin-step-2-clear-patch-14mg","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}