What will happen to a child if they apply or swallow the patch?
The amounts of therapeutic nicotine in the patch are tolerated by smokers aged 12 years old or above, but can produce symptoms of poisoning in a child that could prove fatal. Even a used NiQuitin (nicotine) Patch could be harmful, so used and unused patches should be kept and disposed of out of the reach and sight of children. If a child has stuck a patch on themselves or eaten one, remove any patches from the skin and wash and dry with water only (no soap). Contact your doctor or nearest hospital casualty department immediately and if possible show them the NiQuitin packet.
