 <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]  waistline, since tight clothing may rub the patch off, or on areas where sitting may loosen it. Do not apply the patch to oily/red/cut/irritated/broken skin or skin covered with lotion or powder. Do not cut the patch into smaller sizes unless otherwise directed. Contact with water (such as swimming, bathing) will not change the way the patch works. Avoid rubbing the patch area during these activities. If the area around the patch becomes red, itchy, or irritated, try a new site. If irritation continues or becomes worse, tell your doctor promptly. If the patch falls off, reapply it or apply a new patch to a new area and continue on your same schedule. When it is time to apply a new patch, remove the old one and dispose of it properly in the trash. Fold the sticky sides of the patch together and throw it away where it cannot be accidentally worn or swallowed by others, especially a child or pet. The length of treatment is determined by your doctor, who may have you stop using the medication sometimes to see if you still need to use it. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, try to always change the patch on the same 2 days of the </s>