Nicorette 16 hour patch will help you control the nicotine cravings during the day and gives your body a break while you sleep. HOW DO I USE NICORETTE 16 HOUR PATCH? One NICORETTE 16 hour Patch should be applied first thing every morning and removed before you go to bed. This helps provide craving relief throughout the day, while giving your body a break at night from additional nicotine, minimising the risk of side effects such as sleep disturbance. The NICORETTE 16 hour Patch can be applied to any area of clean, dry, non-hairy skin, for example: hip, upper arm, upper thigh, or chest. Do not place a patch on the same piece of skin two days running, as this can cause irritation. When applying the patch, run your finger around the edge of the patch to ensure it adheres properly. Never smoke at the same time as using NICORETTE 16 hour patch. SUGGESTED NICORETTE 16 HOUR PATCH PROGRAMME: During that time, you should gradually reduce your intake of nicotine, until you can do without it. We suggest that you use the Step 1 (15mg) patch for the first 12 weeks, and then switch to the lower strengths for the remaining 4 weeks - as shown.