Nicorette Microtab
Uses
Relieves nicotine withdrawal symptoms as an aid to smoking cessation. Helps smokers ready to stop smoking immediately and those cutting down their cigarette usage before stopping. Suitable for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Format and Ingredients
Dosage
Over 18 years: 1 tablet placed under the tongue per hour or, for heavy smokers (more than 20 cigarettes a day), 2 tablets per hour. Maximum dose: 40 tablets per day. Smoking cessation: Up to 3 months of treatment is recommended. The nicotine dose should be gradually reduced by decreasing the total number of tablets per day. Treatment should be stopped when daily consumption is down to 1 or 2 tablets. Cutting down prior to quitting: Use between smoking episodes to reduce smoking. A quit attempt should be made as soon as possible and no later than 6 months. Adolescents 12-18 years: Smoking cessation: As adult dosage, but tablets should be used for up to 8 weeks before gradually reducing over 4 weeks. Smoking reduction: Only after consulting a healthcare professional.