Heavy smokers: start at Step 1 with the 25 mg/ 16 hours patch and use one patch daily for 8 weeks.
Gradual weaning from the patch should then be initiated.
One 15 mg/16 hours patch should be used daily for 2 weeks followed by one 10 mg/16 hours patch daily for 2 weeks.
Light smokers: start at Step 2 (15 mg) for 8 weeks and decrease the dose to Step 3 (10 mg) for the final 4 weeks.