Table 4. Nicotine Patches
| Brand | Dose | Side Effects | Comments | |
| OTC = over the counter; Rx = prescription. | ||||
| Rx | Habitrol | 7–21 mg/d | Erythema | Use for 6–12 weeks. |
| OTC | NicoDerm CQ | 7–21 mg/d | Pruritus | Use for 6–12 weeks. |
| OTC | Nicotrol | 5–15 mg/d | Burning at site | Use for 14–20 weeks. |
| Rx | ProStep | 11–22 mg/d | Local irritation | Use for 6–12 weeks. |
