Three dosing strengths, one convenient delivery form1
Patients should be started and can be maintained on a 3.8 mg/24-hour patch1
Dosage may be increased to 5.7 mg/24 hours or 7.6 mg/24 hours, if needed, after 1 week1
No adjustments needed for1:
• Gender • Race • Smoking status • Renal impairment No food or drink restrictions
Empower your patients with treatment they can wear
Patients should change the patch and application site every 24 hours.1
Patient guidance: Applying the SECUADO® transdermal patch
• Patients should choose 1 application site from the approved sites shown to apply 1 patch1 • The patch may be applied to the right or left side1 • Patients should be instructed to apply SECUADO® to clean, dry, and intact skin at the selected application site1 • For complete instructions for use, view this video or download the Instructions for Use brochure
Erythema, pruritus, papules, discomfort, pain, edema, or irritation may occur and skin irritation may increase if SECUADO® is applied for longer than instructed or if the same site is used repeatedly
Instruct patients to select a different application site each day
External heat: Tell patients to avoid direct external heat sources, such as heating pads, while wearing SECUADO®.
Tips for adhesion
The SECUADO® patch has been designed to adhere to skin for a full 24 hours. Patients should be instructed to1:
Change their application site every time they apply a new patch
Choose an application site that is clean, dry, and intact
Not apply the patch on skin that has cuts, scrapes, burns, rashes, redness, or other skin problems
Select an application site that is hairless or nearly hairless
If there is a lot of hair, use scissors to clip the hair as close to the skin as possible; they should not shave the application site
Not apply the patch on skin that has oils, lotions, or powders on it
Not apply the patch to areas of their skin where they wear tight clothing, such as waistbands, bras, or tank top straps
Avoid bathing or swimming while wearing the patch, but they may shower
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