How to apply half a clonidine patch (2201)
Key points below
.Why is half a patch needed?
When the dose needed is a half of a patch. You will cover half the patch to get the right dose. Do not cut the patch. This will affect how the medicine is released.
What are the steps?
1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Take off one half of the clear plastic backing from the tan patch. Make sure exactly half the patch is covered by the second piece of backing. Move the second piece of backing if needed.
3. Apply the sticky side of the patch onto the skin.
4. Place the cover that is a circle over the patch to keep it on.
5. Wash hands with soap and water.
Special information
- When it is time to change or take off the patch, fold it in half so the sticky sides are touching. Throw in the garbage away from kids and pets.
- Do not use the second half because we do not know if the dose is correct.
- You will get enough medicine patches for all doses.
If you forget to put a patch on:
- Put a patch on as soon as you remember.
- Start a new timetable after the patch is put back on.
- Do not put on 2 patches at the same time.