Nicabate 24 Hour Patches

Deceptive company. They run a "cash back scheme" so they can access your number and send you advertisement directly but they don't give you your cash back because they refuse to accept the PDF or jpeg files as proof of purchase. The product itself causes irritation and severe itching and has scarred my skin. Yet this site confirms you don't need… Read more

to upload a photo and can simply provide the invoice number supplied on the receipt. Corporations are evil, not hard to tell who runs them.

These nicotine patches are truly pathetic, barely deserving of 1 star. THEY DO NOT STICK! Bought 1 box, wouldnt stick to the skin. Bought a second box in case the first was just a dud. This was 2 months apart. Second box was also cooked. It is beyond me how this company can sell this garbage year after year and still be in business. Haleon, get your s**t together! Show details

Horrible – I wore one on my foot because it wouldn’t stay on my arm, my foot got itchy and about two hours later I was vomiting, made me feel weird, I probably won’t use again, but I didn’t feel like a smoke for two hours. That’s why I gave two stars.

Helps – Found this to be the best of all cessation products I've tried. 'Stickier' than other patches on the market, and helped me handle the cravings. Only downside is the skin irritation, but it's a minor issue.

Non smoker – I have tried a bunch of times to quit, like everyone else, we talk ourselves out if it, I’ll just have one, I’ll only smoke when we go out! I decided to quit for New Years resolution, I find it easier when I’m at work, I like the routine, so on January 2 I attempted my quit, I put on a patch, and lasted 6 days without smoking, then I started to… Read more

really really want a cigarette, (the other problem being my husband is still smoking!) the nonesense that is cravings only last up to 10 minutes is complete nonesense! what I did differently this time, I continued to use the patches, I had the odd cigarette, when it got really hard, never more than 5 a day, some days only one. I used will power somewhat, I didn’t smoke at work, only at home. Then after about 2 weeks of smoking i went out for my morning coffee, wasn’t sure if I really wanted one, but you know what it’s like, so I lit one, and immediately put it out, it tasted sooooooo bad, I haven’t smoked since, so, what I’m getting at, this really worked for me, the patches do work, but I think it’s a combination of patch, will power and smoking, until you are ready or the patches have properly kicked in! ive tried patches/cold turkey so many times, this is the first time I feel it’s worked, it’s the first time I actually feel like a non smoker. As for them sticking, I have had no problems, I stick them on a bum cheek, and my knickers keep them pressed against my skin, haven’t had one fall off. I hope this way helps someone else get across the line!

Great assistance in quitting – This product has been great in helping with my gravings while i have been quitting been using this for 4wks now would recomend this product to anyone wishing to give up i smoked 50 plus for 27 years

Was totally happy until last pack. The patches are falling off – I was previously happy in my quit smoking journey, however in the last 2 days patches are falling off in under 2 hours. Very dissatisfied given the price.and review process. Show details

Very inferior product – The patches don’t stick properly and whilst other brands have worked well for me with this product I still spend every moment wanting to smoke. I was good on other brands. Save your money.  Show details

Crap product – Bought them for $41 a box first box not too bad but second box every second one I put on fell off within 10 minutes and third box I only used about 5 of them as they fell off within seconds and of course I’m still smoking. I don’t recommend them at all. Show details

Disappointing – My partner and I purchased these patches and they kept falling off so I have no idea if they work or not. To post this, I was required to rate it so I gave it one star. Show details

complete trash – How do they get away with selling this trash? These patches are garbage - they simply do not stick to one's skin. they fall off and come loose. Honeslty don't waste your money on this crap. Show details

They do work in the long term – After 48 years of being a smoker, decided it was time to say goodbye to the smokes... The first few days were hell. I decided it just wasn't worth feeling so awful but what could I do about it, I really want to quit. The only strategy that worked for me (and is still working), is to still be able to have at least 3 cigarettes a day..., have cut… Read more

the patches in half and applied them four hours apart. I noted like many others that the patches do not stick very well so I put sticky tape over them. No nasty side effects with cutting the patches. I then tried to only have half a patch all day...., nasty, the withdrawals kicked in pretty bad, agitated, all the usual stuff. So back to what works... I have no intention of following the stipulated program of 6 weeks etc I am going to do what works for me if I am to have any hope of totally giving up, even if it takes 6 months of patches, if that's what it takes, so be it.

Has side effects and doesn't stick properly but works over time – After 40 years of smoking this is the first choice for me under the PBS and for me the most reasonable way to beat an addiction. But the transition into the first few weeks have been troublesome with the patches causing skin irritation and large welts on the skin areas although the patches making me not want to smoke. If the patches stick properly and don't irritate you then they do work at stopping you from smoking. Show details

Worst ever – The adhesive issue has nothing to do with skin as other patches stick fine to my skin, these are just a crap product. Worse than nicorette. Won't be buying again. Show details

Kept falling off – I was using another brand & they were great but my chemist suggested Nicabate so I purchased a 28 pack. I'm really sorry I did, they are not as good as the other brand I was using.

Nicabate patch nausea – Been trying nicabate patches make me feel sick. I'd rather have a cigarette and cough all day then take this crap, there has to be something else gov can do, besides having most expensive smokes in the world.

Won't stick and terrible side affects – The patches wont stick, after about an hr they come loose and the edges lift and then it hardly stays on, you have to constantly press on it to make it stick I had terrible side affects from about 30m after putting it on. Terrible nausea, weird headaches, racing heartbeat and raised anxiety. Had to take the patch off 3 days in a row as the side… Read more

affects were so bad.

The fact these are on the PBS is horrible. The government should not be subsidising this product.

Would not recommend and wont use again.

Appalling – These are the worst of 3 brands I have tried. They don't stick, they leave gum like glue on my skin that won't wash off and they leave my skin welted, blistered and stinging. I've not had this problem with any other brands. The government should look for something much less rubbish before putting it out on the PBS. I can't imagine how they ever got to market with such a nasty product.

Amazing – If you put the patches on the outside of your arm they stay all day, I haven't had any problem with them not sticking? I haven't felt like a cigarette at all while wearing them and I know they work as I didn't put one on the other morning and I really wanted a cigarette, as soon as I put a patch on within 10mins the craving was gone! Amazing product, highly recommended it! I take it off before bed as I have heard it can give you nightmares.

Very very disappointed – I bought these patches because I was having dental work done and wasn't allowed to smoke! The patches didn't stick to my skin so therefore I was not getting what I needed and still had to smoke which made my recovery long and painful! I am very disappointed and out of pocket $40!

Doesn't stick – This product is absolutely waste of money. Doesn't stick. I used nicorette before. They are very good. I tried putting band aid around it but as only the edges with band aid stays on your skin I still crave nicotine. Worse thing is its PBS. Government should stop paying them for a rubbish product.

Patches not good – This is my 3rd box of patches they don't stick and I have to use more patches why are they not sticking Total waste of money maybe they need more glue on patches

Does not stick – I so be-dewed my skin it was red! Granted in menopausal in an Australian summer. But nowhere on your packaging am I advised that it will not stick. Nicolette patches do.

Won't stick – I've exfoliated, shaved and cleaned area with alcohol and pressed down for the 10 seconds. Wasted 3 patches trying to get one to stick. Have no medical tape either but if a product is meant to stick it should I shouldn't have to go purchase additional products to ensure the patches stick.

Patches not sticking??? – It's important to remember with these things that one must strive to maintain a personal body circumstance that leaves your skin somewhat less than " Be- dewed '' by that I mean that any form of exercise that leaves ones pores seaping with sweat will have a deleterious effect on the adhesive properties of the patch. It also helps to give them a… Read more

firm patting into position from time to time throughout the day. Any talk of the patches not sticking is baloney. But do watch that oozing

Fantastic product, have not smoked in 3 weeks and lost all cravings! – Have been using the patches for 3 weeks and havent wanted a cigarette at all! I have smoked for 35 years, so i am amazed at how the patches are working for me so far. I only wear them during the day, as I did find i was having horrible dreams at night, which I was told can happen with the patches. I am surprised at the bad reviews, but I believe… Read more

the patches will only work if you truely want to give up smoking. I agree that they are sometimes hard to keep on skin, but other than that, I am happy with results so far. I am also happy that my appetite has not increased either, which is a bonus as I would stress if i gained weight. I suggest that if you are serious about giving up smoking, then give the patches a go.

Clearly not Adhesive – It’s clear to me if not to GlaxoSmithKline that their Nicabate (21mg) clear Patch product does not adhere to the majority of our skin types nor gives adequate aid or confidence in our endeavor to quit smoking by purchasing their product. Per leaflet; How to apply the patch… If the patch peels off you may use a strip of adhesive tape to secure… Read more

it. The patch is effective as long as it is against your skin.

What kind of nonsense is this; use a strip of tape? I thought I bought $47.00 worth of adhesive tape in Nicabate patches. Here GSK are simply covering their skin, not ours! Meanwhile we disgruntled quit smokers can do well by calling Ph: 1800 028 533 for more information. (The number is found on the pack.)

FYI Reviewers I called GSK, gave details about my Nicabate 21mg Clear Patch 2 week pack not sticking… They were apologetic, noted the defects and sent me a 2 week pack in the mail FREE.

I have certainly had much greater success with using OPAQUE patches in previous years :)

Those minor side effects (itching) in perspective are minimal compared to Lung Cancer and Emphysema etc.

[+] Reduces cravings, minor side effects are no comparison to continued smoking

Bad – I have been struggling to quit smoking for almost a year now and I’ve been scouring for ways to help me quit. I came across Nicabate and decided to give it a try. It was my first time using a patch so I was hopeful for a great outcome. But to no avail. The patch kept coming off and in the end I would be smoking about three sticks to satisfy my… Read more

cravings. What’s worse is that I’ve developed an allergic reaction from it. This product is a definite downer for me. Inexpensive Doesn’t last, patch always comes off, doesn’t work

Bad product – I am struggling enough to give up smoking and am sure you have the worst patches out there. I do everything right but I get to a point during the day that I have the worst cravings and to my amazement the patch has once again fallen off . Have you made a pact with the government to make the brand prescribed by doctors to fall off ?. I have started… Read more

using another brand and guess what ?it stays on .I will be shouting from the roof tops how bad your product is and will also be telling my doctor about this!

Its won't stick!

They just don't stick – I am very disappointed in this product. I have been using about 5 patches a day as opposed to the recommended one patch a day simply because they do not stick well to the skin. I have used other medication in the past that is dispensed through the skin and they all stuck well, so I can't understand why these patches are so poorly designed. Surely… Read more

it is not a ploy by the company to get me to use more patches, because I will certainly not be buying this brand again. The positive is that while I can keep them on they do reduce cravings, but the frustration caused by them falling off and sticking to my [censored word removed] far outweighs the positive. They help if you can get them to stick They don't stick and keep coming off

Good – I found having been a very heavy smoker this product was a good one for me. It was an easy step by step system. After tryig numerous attempts to quit i had success with this product on the 21mg patches. I would recommend them to others anytime. It is an easy system to use. Average cost, No mess & no nasty side effects. Didn't really have any side effects to speck of. A bit of light headedness to start with but nothing drastic.

OK – Definately worth a try for those without skin sensitivity. I only used them for 1 week, 2 weeks on I have gone from a pack of 30 a day down to 2 packs a week, they broke the obsessive cycle and Im now teaching myself that its 'want' not 'need' and I can do without. Next step to see my doctor about further options - and a bit of moral support!… Read more

Definately reduces cravings for cigarettes As with all patches I find skin irritation occurs. The first week I had an itching and burning sensation which dissappeared after about 30 minutes. By day 7 though within a few hours the skin under the patch became bright red and I had a perfectly patch sized welt on my rib cage, where no patch had been.

Good – This product has helped me to stop smoking and kept me feeling under control and content. It is much better to use these than to go cold turkey. This stops the craving and feelings like you need to smoke. I recommend this product as it has worked for me. These patches are readily available and are the market leader in stop smoking products. They… Read more

really help to control the cravings and make quitting smoking a lot easier. They are made by a trusted and reputable brand They are the most popular and market leader so they are very expensive compared to the less popular nicotine replacement therapy brands.

Terrible – i found them pretty average really in their ability to take the edge off smoking. i had the strongest ones and found that i was taking the patch off regularly to have a smoke. i did this because they say not to smoke while wearing a patch. in the end i had two patchs on against advice but still found it relly hard to quit. also if you leave a… Read more

patch on overnight you experience some really vivid nightmares that will wake you up through the night, but if you dont wear them overnight you wake up craving nicotine and the patch just doesnt come close to a smoke. all in all i didnt find them a succsessfull aid to strop smoking made my wallet lighter. dont domuch at all to help strop smoking really

Have tried them for one week and every day the patches come off within the first two hours. Do not recommend