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RITE AID PHARMACY Retail

$59.49

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68%

$19.31 With Free Coupon
WALGREENS Retail

$79.99

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68%

$25.89 With Free Coupon
GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY Retail

$59.49

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29%

$41.98 With Free Coupon
WALMART PHARMACY Retail

$79.99

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40%

$47.63 With Free Coupon
Nicotine

Drug Info for nicotine

Nicotine skin patches are used to help people stop smoking cigarettes. They provide a source of nicotine that reduces the withdrawal symptoms experienced when smoking is stopped.

Nicotine is used to treat symptoms associated with withdrawal from nicotine. Nicotine works by releasing some particles of nicotine into the body to prevent a person from craving cigarettes to slowly allow them to quit their habit. This medication is available as a prescription and as an over the counter drug.

  • Sunmark Nicotine Transdermal System
  • Premier Value Nicotine Transdermal System
  • Nicoderm CQ
  • Nicoderm CQ Clear
  • Nicotrol
  • Health Mart Nicotine Transdermal System
  • Leader Nicotine Transdermal System
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy Nicotine
  • Absorbed through the skin

Follow the instructions on the medicine label if you are using this medicine without a prescription.

Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Transdermal routeFold the used patch in half with the sticky sides together. Throw any used patch away so that children or pets cannot get to it. You will also need to throw away old patches after the expiration date has passed.

Transdermal routeStore the patches at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time. If you feel you need to use this medicine for a longer period of time, talk to your doctor.

NicoDerm® CQ: This is a 3-step program. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, start with step 1 followed by step 2 and step 3. If you smoke 10 or fewer cigarettes per day, start with step 2 followed by step 3.Begin using the patch on the morning of your quit day, even if you are not able to stop smoking immediately.Apply the patch at about the same time every day to skin that is clean, dry, and free of hair.Transdermal routeThe patient instructions will show the body areas where you can wear the patch. When putting on each new patch, choose a different place within these areas. Do not put the new patch on the same place you wore the last one. Be sure to remove the old patch before applying a new one. Do not put the patch over irritated skin. Do not use creams or lotions, including sunscreen, on the skin where you apply the patch, because it may not stick well.Apply a new patch if one falls off.If you have vivid dreams or sleep problems, remove the patch at bedtime and apply a new one in the morning.

Transdermal routeLeave the patch in its sealed wrapper until you are ready to put it on. Tear the wrapper open carefully. NEVER CUT the wrapper or the patch with scissors. Do not use any patch that has been cut by accident.

Transdermal routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after applying a patch.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to nicotine.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

The opaque NicoDerm® CQ patch may cause skin burns if you have a procedure called a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. You must remove the patch before an MRI.

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only use this medicine as directed by a doctor. Smoking can seriously harm your unborn child. Try to stop smoking without using medicine. Although this medicine is believed to be safer than smoking, the risks of its use during pregnancy are not fully known.

Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, or you had a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to adhesive tape.

This medicine may cause the following problems:High blood pressureIncrease in heart rate

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, heart rhythm problems, high blood pressure, or you had a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to adhesive tape.

This medicine may cause the following problems:High blood pressureIncrease in heart rate

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only use this medicine as directed by a doctor. Smoking can seriously harm your unborn child. Try to stop smoking without using medicine. Although this medicine is believed to be safer than smoking, the risks of its use during pregnancy are not fully known.

The opaque NicoDerm® CQ patch may cause skin burns if you have a procedure called a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. You must remove the patch before an MRI.

  • Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Dizziness, headache, upset stomach, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, cold sweats, blurred vision, trouble hearing, confusion, fainting, or weakness
  • Mild skin redness, itching, burning, or tingling where you wear the patch
  • Vivid dreams or trouble sleeping
Frequently Asked Questions

The retail cost of Nicotine depends on your insurance coverage, pharmacy location, dosage and quantity required. The average Nicotine price is about $15 for a supply of 20, 2 mg oral transmucosal gum.

Our Nicotine savings card can be used at many U.S participating pharmacies including Target and Walgreens. On OptionRx’s website, you can enter your zip-code to locate a nearby participating pharmacy within your area.

Nicotine is a generic drug. Nicoderm CQ and Nicorette are brand name alternatives of Nicotine. You can lower your prescription cost by up to 80% on Nicotine and other brand alternatives.

There is not a Nicotine manufacturer coupon or patient assistance program currently available, but you can save on your prescription cost by using our free coupon card. Our customers typically find that they save more by using our coupons instead of manufacturer coupons.