Habitrol Nicotine Lozenge Mint Flavor, 2mg - 216 Count

Description

Habitrol Lozenge is indicated for the relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms in nicotine dependency, as an aid to smoking cessation. Habitrol Lozenge 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 Lozenge 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 Lozenge 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 1 mg lozenge, should use the 2 mg lozenge. Otherwise, the 1 mg strength should be used. One lozenge should be sucked slowly when the user feels the urge to smoke. Patients should not use more than 1 lozenge at a time. The number used should typically be 8-12 lozenges per day, up to a maximum of 25 of the 1 mg lozenge or 15 of the 2 mg lozenge per day. Patients should not use more than 1 lozenge per hour
Use in children under 18 years 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 Lozenge with the advice of a healthcare professional. Treatment should not exceed 12 weeks without consultation with a healthcare professional. Before recommending 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 using the lozenge and users should not eat or drink while a lozenge is in the mouth 1. Suck one lozenge slowly until the taste becomes strong 2. Rest the lozenge between the gum and cheek 3. When the taste fades, recommence sucking 4. This routine should be repeated for 30 minutes. After 3 months, users should gradually cut down the number of lozenges used each day until only 1-2 lozenges per day are required, at which time they should stop using the product. 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.