Evra should be applied to clean, dry, hairless, skin on the buttock, abdomen, upper outer arm or upper torso, in a place where it will not be rubbed by tight clothing.
Evra should not be placed on the breasts or on skin that is red, irritated or cut.
To help minimise the risk of skin irritation each new patch should be applied to a different area of skin (this can be within the same general location).
Before applying a new patch, avoid using any products on your skin. This will help to ensure your patch sticks properly to your skin.
The transdermal patch should be pressed down firmly until the edges stick well.
The patch should not be cut or altered in any way. This can cause contraceptive failure.
You should change your patch on the same day each week and don’t forget to remove the old patch! Check your patch every day to ensure it has not fallen off.
Carefully follow the instructions that come with your medication on how to use the Evra patch.