Description
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Galpharm Nicotine Replace 4mg Nicotine 36 Lozenges
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.
Requires willpower.
Suitable for
Suitable for adults and children aged 12 and over.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
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.
| STEP 1 | STEP 2 | STEP 3 |
| Weeks 1 to 6 | Weeks 7 to 9 | Weeks 10 to 12 |
| Initial treatment period | Step down treatment period | Step down treatment period |
| 1 lozenge every 1 to 2 hours | 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours | 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.
Adolescents:
As adult dosage for a 12 week period only.
Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
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.
Hazards and Cautions
Do not use this medicine if you:
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- 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
- are taking any other nicotine-containing products
Seek medical advice before taking this medicine if you:
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- are under the care of your doctor or are receiving a prescribed medicine
- are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy
- are diabetic
WARNING: Do not exceed the stated dose.
KEEP ALL MEDICINES OUT OF THE REACH AND SIGHT OF CHILDREN.
Storage
Do not store above 25ºC. Store in the original package.
Precautions
This is a medicine;
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
- Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies
Active ingredients
Nicotine
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Each compressed lozenge contains 4 mg nicotine (as nicotine resinate 26.66 mg).
Also contains: aspartame (E951) and mannitol (E421).
Each lozenge contains 15 mg of sodium.
See enclosed leaflet for further information.
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