Nicotinell Mint 2 mg, 36 Lozenges, for sucking

Whatis Nicotinell Mint 2 mg and what is it used for?

It is a medicine in tablet form containing nicotine for the treatment of withdrawal symptoms that occur when trying to quit smoking. Its use helps to achieve a progressive reduction in smoking in smokers who are motivated to quit .

Contains 36 suckable tablets.

Who itis intended for

Nicotinell Mint 2 mg lozengesare recommended for smokers with low to moderate nicotine dependence.

It is not recommended for smokers with strong or very strong nicotine dependence, for whom other more suitable doses are available.

Directions for use

The optimal dose is selected according to the table below:

The starting dose should be individualised according to the patient's nicotine dependence.

One lozenge should be taken when the patient feels the urge to smoke.

Initially, 1 lozenge should be taken every 1-2 hours. The normal dosage is 8 to 12 lozenges per day. The maximum dosage, for smoking cessation or to progressively reduce smoking using Nicotinell lozenges, is 24 lozenges per day.Do not take more than one lozenge per hour.

Treatment should be stopped when the dose has been reduced to 1 or 2 lo zenges per day. Nicotine medicines such as Nicotinell Mint 2 mg lo zenges are not normally recommended for use for more than 6 months. Some ex-smokers may need a longer treatment with the lozenge to avoid returning to smoking.