Quit smoking and overcome tough withdrawal symptoms with Equate Nicotine Transdermal System. Choose your step to help you quit. If you smoke more than 10 cigarettes per day, Start with Step 1. If you smoke 10 or less than cigarettes per day, Start with Step 2, then Step 3 (7mg) for 2 weeks and then stop. These nicotine patches are clear and easy to put on.