Habitrol 7 mg
Natural health product licensed in Canada
- Licence holder
- Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Canada Inc.
- NPN or DIN-HM
- 01943057
- Status
- Active licence
- Licence date
- 16 October 2007
- Revision date
- 25 August 2025
- Form
- Timbre transdermique
- Route of administration
- Transdermique
- Application type
- DIN de transition
Oral dose analysis does not apply without an established exclusively oral route.
Composition
Medicinal composition not provided.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Paper, Triglyceride Caprylique/caprique, methacrylic acid esters (copolymers), acrylate vinylacetate, Aluminum
Recommended doses in Canada
| Population | Age | Quantity per serving | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adultes | minimum: 18 years | 1 patch | 1 Tous les jours |
Uses authorised in Canada
Habitrol is indicated as a temporary aid used to facilitate smoking cessation in smokers who strongly desire to give up their smoking habit.
A use authorised in Canada is not an authorised health claim in the European Union. See the health claims register.
Warnings in Canada
- Effets indésirables connus
You may experience sleep disturbances, trembling, shortness of breath, swollen throat, sweating, dry mouth, sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Signs and symptoms of nicotine overdose include severe headaches, dizziness, upset stomach, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, cold sweats, blurred vision, difficulty in hearing, mental confusion, weakness and fainting. If the area under the patch becomes swollen or very red, or if you develop a rash, remove the patch and call your doctor: You could be allergic to one of the components of the patch. Remove the transdermal patch 2 hours before engaging in prolonged strenuous exercise.
- Contre-indications
Do not use Habitrol if you: Are a non-smoker or occasional smoker- are under 18 years of age- have a generalyzed skin disorder- have had a heart attack or stroke in the past 3 months, worsening angina, or heart arrhythmias- are pregnant or breast-feeding- are allergic to adhessive tape, bandages, or other componenets of the Habitrol patch.
- Précautions et mises en garde
Consult your doctor before using this product if you have or had a heart, stroke, thyroid, circulation problems or stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, circulation disorders of the brain, kidney or liver disease or if you are taking insulin or any prescription medicine. Do not use nicotine patches if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Avoid becoming pregnant, while using nicotine patches. If you think you are pregnant remove the nicotine patch and see your doctor. Do not use Habitrol for more than 8 weeks without consulting a doctor. Do not smoke, chew nicotine gum, or use any other form of tobacco product while using Habitrol. Consult your doctor before using this product if you have or have had: seizures, stomach problems, mouth , throat problems, allergies to drugs. Remove the nicotine patch and consult your doctor if you experience irregular heart beat, chest pain, palpitations or leg pain occurs or if severe persistent stomach upset (indigestion, heartburn) develops. Remove the patch and consult your doctor if you develop a rash, sudden wheeziness, tightness of the chest or feel faint. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Source
Official Health Canada record, licence 01943057
Licensed Natural Health Products Database (LNHPD), Health Canada: licensed products, ingredients, doses, uses and risks, retrieved 27 October 2026.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Health Canada, LNHPD)
Licence du gouvernement ouvert – Canada 2.0 (OGL-Canada 2.0)
The formula sold in Europe under the same name may differ. This information does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
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