Habitrol Nicotine 2mg Mint Flavor Coated Gum, Bulk 384 Each (2 Pack)

Description

Habitrol Chewing Gum is indicated for the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms in nicotine dependency, as an aid to smoking cessation. Habitrol Chewing Gum may be used as part of a smoking reduction strategy by smokers who are unable or not ready to stop smoking abruptly, as a step towards stopping completely. Habitrol Chewing Gum may be used by smokers who are unable or not ready to quit on occasions when temporary abstinence from smoking is desired.
Quit Now Program:
The patient should be advised to stop smoking completely when starting the Habitrol Quit Now Program.
The strength of Habitrol Nicotine Chewing Gum should be chosen according to the smoker's tobacco dependence. Highly dependent smokers (those smoking 20 or more cigarettes per day), as well as smokers who have failed to quit when using the 2 mg gum, should use the 4 mg strength. Otherwise, the 2 mg strength should be used.
One piece of gum should be chewed slowly when the user feels the urge to smoke. The number chewed should normally be 8-12 pieces of 2 mg gum per day, up to a maximum of 20 per day; or 4-6 pieces of 4 mg gum per day, up to a maximum of 10 per day. Do not use more than one piece of gum per hour.
The use of NRT in adolescents should only be used when the benefits of abstinence outweigh the risks of continued smoking.
Adolescents aged 12 to 17 years should only use Habitrol Chewing Gum with the advice of a healthcare professional. Treatment should not exceed 12 weeks without consultation with a healthcare professional. Before recommending the use of NRT beyond 12 weeks in this age group, the healthcare professional should reassess the user’s commitment to smoking cessation and the likely benefit of continued treatment; treatment should not be extended by more than a further 4 weeks.
Do not use in children under 12 years.
Instructions for use:
Concomitant use of acidic beverages, such as coffee or soft drinks, may interfere with the buccal absorption of nicotine. Acidic beverages should be avoided for 15 minutes prior to chewing the gum.
Patients should not eat or drink while a gum is in the mouth
1. Chew one piece of gum until the taste becomes strong
2. Rest the gum between the gum and cheek
3. When the taste fades, recommence chewing
4. The chewing routine should be repeated for 30 minutes.
After 3 months, users should gradually cut down the number of gum pieces chewed each day until only 1-2 pieces of gum per day are required, at which time use of the gum should be stopped. This process may take 6 months from the start of treatment. Counselling may help smokers to quit. Those using NRT for more than 9 months should seek advice from a healthcare professional.
Reduce to Quit Program (gradual cessation of smoking):
For smokers who are unwilling or unable to suddenly quit smoking, Habitrol Chewing Gum may be used , to help reduce the number of cigarettes smoked before stopping smoking completely. The smoker should attempt a reduction in cigarette consumption as soon as possible. Consult a healthcare professional if the number of cigarettes smoked has not been reduced in 6 weeks. Once the number of cigarettes has been reduced to a point where the smoker can quit completely, then the Quit Now Program should be followed. Consult a healthcare professional if an attempt to stop smoking completely has not commenced within 6-9 months of beginning treatment.