General Sale Medicine. Always read the label and use only as directed. Do not use if you are under 12, a non-smoker, allergic to nicotine or any ingredient, or if the foil seal is broken. Do not use unless your doctor has told you to if you have had a recent heart attack or stroke, have angina that is not well controlled or is getting worse, or have a severe irregular heartbeat. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are under 18, pregnant or breastfeeding, or have uncontrolled high blood pressure or other heart or blood vessel disease, a stomach ulcer, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, an overactive thyroid or adrenal gland cancer. Stopping smoking can change how some medicines work, so tell your doctor or pharmacist what you take. Do not use for more than 9 months without advice from a healthcare professional. Contains aspartame (phenylalanine), which may be harmful for people with phenylketonuria. Contains galactose, sulfites and maltitol; not suitable for people with hereditary fructose intolerance. Store below 25C in the original pack. Nicotine can seriously poison children, even from a used patch or a chewed piece. Keep out of reach of children. In case of poisoning, call the National Poisons Centre on 0800 764 766.