A patch containing nicotine which is released slowly into the bloodstream, applied to the skin as a method of curing nicotine addiction.
Patch, typically worn over the arm or chest, that contains doses of nicotine for transdermal administration; it relieves nicotine withdrawal symptoms and is offered to smokers who wish to eradicate the habit; side effects include insomnia, redness, and burning at the application site.
A drug in patch form that helps people stop smoking. The nicotine in a nicotine patch passes through the skin into the bloodstream, taking the place of nicotine obtained by smoking in order to gradually reduce the physical withdrawal effects of not smoking. Nicotine patches are available with and without a prescription.
A transdermal method of administering nicotine, used as an aid in quitting smoking.
An adhesive patch that is attached to the skin and from which nicotine is absorbed, used to aid smokers in slowly overcoming nicotine dependence.