The purpose of this study is to evaluate the bioequivalence of a new transdermal nicotine patch to that of a reference formulation following repeated applications

Inclusion Criteria:

• Healthy male subject aged 18 to 45 years (inclusive)
• Current Smoker of >or = 5 and < or = to 15 cigarettes/day
• Fagerström score < or =5 at selection
• Absence of any clinically significant abnormal findings at physical examination, vital sign, Electrocardiogram ECG, biological examinations in the investigator's opinion.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Presence of any significant medical findings or significant history (in particular any cardio-vascular disease, severe renal or hepatic insufficiency, current gastric or duodenal ulcer) that may impact the safety, the interpretation of the results and/or the participation of the subject in the study according to the opinion of the investigator
• Any visible skin disorder, abnormal skin pigmentation or dermatologic disease liable to interfere with use or safety assessment of a transdermal patch