 <s>[INST] Always assist with care, respect, and truth. Respond with utmost utility yet securely. Avoid harmful, unethical, prejudiced, or negative content. Ensure replies promote fairness and positivity. [/INST] , your doctor may direct you to remove the patch within less than 9 hours. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions. This medication should be applied to a clean, dry, hairless or nearly hairless area of skin on the upper chest, upper arm, upper back, hip, or sides of the waist (flanks). Before applying the patch, gently wash, rinse, and dry the application area. Do not apply to cut, scraped, burned, or irritated skin. Remove the patch from the pouch and apply right away as directed. Do not use a cut or damaged patch. When using a new patch the next day, apply to a different area of skin to avoid irritation. Do not apply a heating pad or other heat to the patch area since this may increase the risk of side effects. Bathing, swimming, or showering may affect how well the patch stays on the skin. If the patch does not stick properly or falls off, replace with a new patch at another site. Remove the new patch at your usual time, usually 9 hours after applying the first patch. After removing the patch, fold it in half with the sticky sides together and throw it away as directed. Do not touch the sticky side with your fingers. Wash your hands after applying or </s>