Description
These lozenges are for smokers who smoke within 30 minutes of waking.
The lozenges are part of a programme designed to support your wish to stop smoking. The programme contains 3 steps, which you will need to follow, starting with step 1, then step 2, then step 3. Using the lozenges at regular intervals gives your body the nicotine you need to help stop you smoking.
Uses / Instructions
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
These lozenges are for smokers who smoke their first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up.
The lozenges are part of a programme designed to support your wish to stop smoking. The programme contains 3 steps, which you will need to follow, starting with step 1, then step 2, then step 3. Using the lozenges at regular intervals gives your body the nicotine you need to help stop you smoking.
Directions for use: For oral use. The lozenge is designed to be dissolved in the mouth; normally this takes about 30 minutes. Full instructions are given in the enclosed leaflet.
Dosage
Step 1
Weeks 1 to 6: Initial treatment period, 1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours
Step 2
Weeks 7 to 9: Step down treatment period, 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours
Step 3
Weeks 10 to 12: Step down treatment period, 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours
- For best results try to take a lozenge in situations when you are strongly tempted to smoke.
- During step 1 (weeks 1 to 6) use at least 9 lozenges a day.
- Do not use more than one lozenge at a time.
- Do not use more than 15 lozenges per day.
- Do not eat or drink whilst taking a lozenge.
Adults and the elderly: Use the lozenges according to the above timetable, which is designed to gradually reduce the number of lozenges you use. It is recommended not to use the lozenges for more than 9 months.
Adolescents (12-17 years): Duration of use of NRT in this age group is restricted to 12 weeks.
Note: You are more likely to quit smoking when using this product with help from your pharmacist, doctor, a trained counsellor, or a support programme.
See enclosed leaflet for further information.
Storage
Do not store above 25?C.
Store in the original package.
Package Type
Box
Warnings
Safety Warning:
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Warning
Do not exceed the stated dose.
Do not use this medicine if you:
- Are allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients - Suffer from phenylketonuria (the lozenges contain a source of phenylalanine, which may be harmful to you)
- Are a non-smoker or occasional smokers. - Are taking any other nicotine-containing products.
Seek medical advice before taking this medicine if you:
- Are under the care of your doctor or are receiving a prescribed medicine - Are pregnant, breast feeding or planning a pregnancy - Are diabetic. - Are an adolescent (12-17 years) using the lozenges for more than 12 weeks or finding it hard to stop smoking.
Side Effects
See packaging/patient information leaflet for details.
Ingredients
Each compressed Lozenge contains 4mg Nicotine (as Nicotine Resinate 26.66mg), Also contains: Aspartame (E951) and Mannitol (E421), Each Lozenge contains 15mg of Sodium
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