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Nicotine Patches
Nicotine Patches is a cholinergic nicotinic agonist (over-the-counter), made by 2 manufacturers.
- Type
- Over the counter
- Drug class
- Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist
- Route
- Topical, Transdermal
- Manufacturers
- 2
helps reduce withdrawal symptoms including nicotine craving associated with quitting smoking
Drug facts
- Name
- Nicotine Patches
- Active ingredients
- Nicotine
- Drug class
- Cholinergic Nicotinic Agonist
- Dosage forms
- Lotion, Patch
- Label holder
- Zhejiang FTA Shengzuozhi Biotechnology Co., LTD
- FDA application
- M016
- Label updated
- 03/18/2026
Purpose
Stop smoking aid
Uses
Helps reduce withdrawal symptoms including nicotine craving associated with quitting smoking
Directions
Apply one patch to clean, dry skin once daily.
Warnings
Do not smoke or use other nicotine products while using this product.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Inactive ingredients
Acrylate adhesive, polyester backing film acrylate adhesive, polyester backing film
Forms and strengths
From the FDA NDC Directory · 6 product codes
| Dosage form | Strength | Route | NDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotion | 42 mg/42mg | topical | 1 |
| Patch | 7 mg/7mg | transdermal | 1 |
| Patch | 14 mg/14mg | transdermal | 1 |
| Patch | 21 mg/1001 | topical | 1 |
| Patch | 21 mg/21mg | transdermal | 1 |
| Patch | 42 mg/42mg | transdermal | 1 |
Manufacturers and labels
6 FDA labels
- Zhejiang FTA Shengzuozhi Biotechnology Co., LTDShown hereM016 · Label 03/18/2026 · NDC 85333-005Full label
- Shenzhen TeLaFaErJiaLuo Technology Co., Ltd.M017 · Label 07/17/2025 · NDC 85795-002Full label
- Zhejiang FTA Shengzuozhi Biotechnology Co., LTDM016 · Label 03/17/2026 · NDC 85333-004Full label
- Zhejiang FTA Shengzuozhi Biotechnology Co., LTDM016 · Label 03/03/2026 · NDC 85333-003Full label
- Zhejiang FTA Shengzuozhi Biotechnology Co., LTDM016 · Label 03/25/2025 · NDC 85333-002Full label
- Zhejiang FTA Shengzuozhi Biotechnology Co., LTDM016 · Label 03/18/2025 · NDC 85333-001Full label
Related recalls
FDA drug recalls that name this drug or its active ingredient
- Class IIIDrugOngoing06/03/2026Nicotine Transdermal System Patch, 14 mg, 14 patches per box, Aveva, Distributed by: RUGBY LABORATORIES...AVEVA Drug Delivery Systems, Inc. · Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Elevated levels of...
- Class IIIDrug10/07/2020Nicotine Gum, Nicotine Polacrilex Gum USP, 2 mg (nicotine), 110-count pieces per carton, Distributed By...P & L Developments, LLC · Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: The package insert...
- Class IIIDrug09/03/2014Nicotine Polacrilex Lozenge, 2 mg Mint Mini. 27 Ct Tubes, Over the Counter. Perrigo, 502 Eastern Ave...Perrigo Holland Inc · Failed Dissolution Specifications and Failed Tablet...
- Class IIIDrug04/30/2014Nicotine polacrilex lozenge, 2 mg, Cherry Flavor, 72 count vials, 81 count vials, and 108 count vials....GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; dba-GlaxoSmithKline · 10 products · Failed Lozenge Specifications; Lozenges are overly thick, overly...
- Class IIDrug01/29/2014NICOTINE POLACRILEX, LOZENGE, 2 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00135051001.Aidapak Services, LLC · 2 products · Labeling: Label Mixup: NICOTINE POLACRILEX, LOZENGE, 2 mg may have...
Nicotine Patches: common questions
- What is Nicotine Patches used for?
- helps reduce withdrawal symptoms including nicotine craving associated with quitting smoking
- Is Nicotine Patches a prescription drug?
- No. Nicotine Patches is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
- Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Nicotine Patches?
- Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Nicotine, Nicotine Mini, Nicotine Polacrilex, Mini Nicotine.
- Who makes Nicotine Patches?
- 2 manufacturers list Nicotine Patches with the FDA, including Zhejiang FTA Shengzuozhi Biotechnology Co., LTD, Shenzhen TeLaFaErJiaLuo Technology Co., Ltd.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 03/18/2026 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice