Adhesive plaster, or how easy it is to quit smoking

There are two causes of smoking: physical and psychological. Immediately, the physical is the dependence of the body on nicotine. The substance is absorbed into the bloodstream and suppresses adrenaline receptors, thus removing the cause of stress. Promotes mood improvement, gives courage. It is quite natural that the body will desire to "enter" again into this state. The psychological reason is dependence on the process of smoking a cigarette. It is important for a smoker to feel a cigarette between his fingers, draw in smoke. He likes to communicate with a man through the shroud of smoke, the cigarette gives him "status."

When a combination of these two factors occurs, a very strong habit is formed in a person. There are many ways to combat this heavy dependence, one of which is a plaster from smoking. But everywhere there are minuses and pluses.

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Do smokers help with smoking?

Probably, all smokers with an experience tried to quit this pernicious habit. And all faced the problem: "How to do it?". The task seems unrealistic. However, nothing is impossible. At the end of the 20th century, nicotine patches "went out" to the war on tobacco smoking. Easy-to-use, anti-smoking patches allowed you to reduce the number of cigarettes smoked per day without discomfort for a person. So began their advertising company.

The mechanism of action of patches is quite simple. The nicotine contained in it is absorbed through the skin, into the blood. And more than 6 hours later its maximum concentration is observed. Thus, for people who have a physical dependence on smoking - patches are excellent. The body receives the necessary dose of "pure nicotine", there is no pulse in the brain about the lack of this substance. Consequently, the need for a cigarette is eliminated.

People with psychological dependence are much more difficult. It is possible to stick all hand with plasters from smoking, and the desire to "be tightened", to feel a cigarette in a hand will not leave alone. In this case, alas, this method of struggle is not effective. The only thing that can help is the smoker's desire to get rid of the bad habit. Awareness of all the negative consequences of smoking, self-confidence, specialist help - also play an important role.

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What kind of adhesive from smoking is better?

As such, by properties, patches of different brands do not differ. They have one common active substance - nicotine. Can be rectangular, round, square, multi-layered. The size of the nicotine patch also depends on the number of cigarettes smoked per day. All geometric characteristics are determined by the brand name of the patch. Another difference between smoking patches can be the quantitative content of nicotine, as well as the duration of daily action, from a few hours to a day. In the case of using the patch periodically, the advantage will be a reduction in the risk of allergies, the absence of "nicotine nutrition" at night. Additional plus - one layer, allowing to cut the patch into parts, in case of reduction of the necessary amount of nicotine. However, in the morning, smokers have a strong desire to smoke.

When using a patch of constant action, during the day, the morning of "nicotine hunger" does not occur. The downside is a possible sleep disorder, a state of overexcitation, an increased risk of allergy.

Smoothing plaster Nicorette

Plaster for periodic use (16 hours a day). As mentioned earlier, it contributes to the treatment of tobacco dependence, the withdrawal of symptoms of abstinence in quitting smoking. Semi-transparent, beige, with prints. The area from 9cm2 to 22.5 cm2, rectangular shape with rounded edges. In the center is an aluminum and silicone lining.

A plaster for smoking "Nicorette" is stuck in the morning, and before going to bed they remove it. Thus, nicotine enters the body only in the daytime, without causing sleep disturbances. Depending on the degree of "nicotine disease" it is recommended to use patches with different quantitative content. In the case of high dependence, 25 mg per day, about 8 weeks. When observing a low dependence, start with 15 mg per day.

"Nicorette" is glued on intact skin areas, without hair follicles. The plaster should be applied daily to a new place. Like all medications, it can cause side effects: headache, drowsiness, heart rate increase. After application, wash hands thoroughly, avoid contact with eyes and nose.

Persons who have other diseases, or are pregnant, are required to consult a doctor. Duration of treatment up to three months.

Anti-smoking patch Protab

Another "companion" in the war with nicotine addiction is a patch from smoking Protab. The medicine of the 21st century. Unlike their nicotine containing "fellow", the main active substance in the patch is sonicotinel. It is effective in two ways:

• lowering cravings for nicotine, by replacing it;
• purification of the lungs, with the help of active elimination of toxins.

"Protab" absolutely does not contain nicotine and its derivatives. Sonikotinel - a substance obtained by extracting the plant Gautunia Herbin. In addition, the composition includes glycerin, water, polyacrylic acid, melissa extract, cinnamon oil. And also substances that alleviate the symptoms when getting rid of bad habits.

Anti-smoking patch "Protab" is glued exclusively to the dry area of the skin in the chest area. You can use it daily. It is not recommended for people with high blood pressure, children and pregnant women.

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Chinese plaster from smoking

A good way to combat addiction without harming health is the Chinese plaster from smoking, created on the basis of natural herbs. Necessary, to reduce the desire to smoke, the amount of substances enters the body through the skin. It can and should be applied before bedtime. At this time, the skin is very sensitive to ingesting substances. With its use, there is an aversion to cigarette smoke. The composition of the plaster includes extract from cloves, cinnamon, ginseng and many other herbs. This set of plants, in addition to removing nicotine and purifying the body, enhances brain activity, increases immunity and endurance during physical exertion, strengthens the internal balance. The Chinese plaster from smoking gives the chance to "breathe a full breast", after which the desire to inhale the smoke disappears. As a consequence, there is confidence in your choice and the realization that it is possible and necessary to quit smoking. This idea is formed at the psychological level - a huge step for success in the struggle. The biggest advantage of this type of patch is the absence of side effects. It does not provoke allergic processes and skin irritation. The only issue is price. But how can you save on health when buying twice as much money to buy cigarettes?

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Plaster from smoking Nikvitin

The plaster from smoking Nikvitin represents a number of nicotine containing means for struggle against a bad habit. It is based on the action of nicotine through the skin of a person. It differs from its analogues in the quantitative content of the main active substance. The largest dose is 21 mg per day, the minimum dose is 7 mg. The duration of treatment depends on the number of cigarettes smoked per day, but not more than ten weeks. It is also used for smoking cessation for a while.

"Nikvitin" is intended for permanent use within 24 hours. It has been proved by medical research that the use of nicotine patch increases the chance of quitting smoking twice, not only at the beginning of the course, but also during the next three years. Before starting treatment, you need to develop a strong desire to stop smoking. To this end, you can resort to specialized psychological support.

The plaster is square in shape, flesh-colored, which makes it almost invisible. The application is made once a day, mostly in the morning, at the same time. It is always applied to different places on the body. Before treatment, medical advice is required for the possibility and need for use.

Plaster from smoking: instruction

There are a lot of brands and types of patches, but they are applied equally. There are several rules to remember: 

1. Obligatory consultation with the doctor. 
2. Determination of the duration of treatment. 
3. Before application, clean the area of the body. 
4. After opening the packaging, remove the barrier film. 
5. Stick the patch on the selected place and press it firmly for 10 seconds. 
6. After the recommended action time, remove, and the area of the body on which it was washed with water. 
7. Each application is a new area of the skin, without dense hair, from the neck to the waist. Ideal - back, shoulder. 
8. Do not glue the nicotine patch to the affected area. 
9. It is strictly forbidden to smoke during treatment, use several pieces at a time. This can lead to undesirable consequences. 
10. It is forbidden to take other antinicotin preparations during the therapeutic period.

Before use, always read the instructions for the adhesive patch carefully. But in no single instruction will a simple truth be prescribed, that if inside there is no great desire to get rid of dependence, then attempts will be futile.

The price of a plaster from smoking

Like cigarettes themselves, the means to combat them are also quite expensive. The price of a plaster from smoking varies depending on the content of the active substance, on the brand of the manufacturer, on the composition. So, for example, the Chinese plaster from smoking costs around 1 USD for one bag. Minimally it is recommended to use 28 days. You do not need to be a mathematician to count - the treatment course will cost at least 30 USD.

The price of patches containing "pure nicotine" in its composition is already an order of magnitude higher. For all the famous "Nicorette", you will have to pay about 10 USD per pack. There are 7 pieces of plasters in it. With a daily use of the pack enough for exactly a week. And for a full recovery course is 12 weeks.

Another option that does not contain nicotine. In addition to eliminating the body from addiction, it removes toxins from the lungs. The cost is about 6 USD. For a pack, which will also be spent a week. The recommended treatment is 3 to 10 weeks.

Under such circumstances, a reasonable thought arises: "Expensive!". But if you think about the average price of a pack of cigarettes now is 1 USD. Provided that smoking a pack a day, for a month to spend about 30 USD. So it's more expensive?

Reviews about plaster smoking

"I never thought that I could quit smoking so easily. With my experience of ten years it seemed impossible. I woke up one morning, with a strong realization that I did not want to. I did not feel like taking any pills, an electronic cigarette is still a cigarette. Remained option with a band-aid. I bought not very expensive. Very easy to use, so you forget about it. The second month as ceased to use. I still do not smoke, and do not pull. I advise everyone to decide ", - Elena, 33 years old.

"I went through the entire course of treatment, I seemed to do everything according to the instructions, the desire to make at least one puff did not leave for the whole time. He stopped sticking - lit a cigarette in two days. They say there is a psychological dependence. Who to contact? My wife insists on giving up ", - Oleg is 27 years old.

"Contact a tobacco control clinic. Specialized assistance is guaranteed. The prices are reasonable ", - Egor 29 years.

"I tried Chinese plaster from smoking on herbs. Very cheerful state since morning, because of herbal extracts, probably, from the smell of smoke was becoming uncomfortable. I still prefer green tea with ginseng, "- Valery, 51.

Reviews can be very different. If the decision to quit smoking is firmly alive in the mind, why not try to do this with the help of antinicotin agents. It does not matter what will be used: electronic cigarette, plaster from smoking, tablets. After all, in the end, the main positive result.