a disk that is placed on the surface of the skin
a small plaster patch that adheres to the skin, designed to release varying doses of nicotine into the bloodstream in order to reduce cravings for addicted smokers who are trying to quit
A nicotine-containing patch that delivers nicotine through the skin; available without a prescription. Brands include Nicoderm, Habitrol, Nicotrol, and ProStep. Generics may be available.
A patch that sticks on the skin and contains a small dose of nicotine, which enters the blood by being absorbed through the skin. This helps stop nicotine cravings and relieves symptoms that occur when a person is trying to quit smoking. A prescription is not needed for nicotine patches.
a patch that contains nicotine and is placed on the skin everyday; it lessens a person's craving to smoke.
The nicotine patch is an over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) medication that releases nicotine into the bloodstream through the skin at a steady rate for up to 24 hours. The nicotine patch is meant to help smokers quit by gradually reducing their nicotine dependency and withdrawal symptoms.
A nicotine patch is a transdermal patch that releases nicotine into the body through the skin. It is usually used as a method to quit smoking.