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Need something stronger? Try the 2mg Mint Lozenges!
Classification
General Sale
Dosage
· Place lozenge in mouth.
· Allow the lozenge to dissolve slowly without chewing or swallowing. You may notice a warm or tingling sensation in your mouth. Move the lozenge from one side of your mouth to the other while it is dissolving.
· Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes before using the lozenge and while the medicine is in your mouth.
Ingredients
Contains 9.8 mg sodium/lozenge (equivalent to 245mg/25 lozenges) which should be taken into account by those on a low sodium diet. Contains 0.88g maltitol/lozenge (quivalent to 22g/25 lozenges). Products containing maltitol may have a laxative effect or cause diarrhoea. Contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine which may be harmful for people with phenylketonuria.
Purpose/Usage
Habitrol Lozenges are a proven type of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT).
Habitrol Lozenges help you give up smoking by alleviating the unpleasant symptoms associated with nicotine withdrawal. These symptoms can include headaches, sweating, irritability, anxiety and mood swings. They are often a disincentive to quit smoking. When you suck on a Habitrol Lozenge, small amounts of nicotine become released and are absorbed through the lining of the mouth. This provides the smoker with a controlled way to satisfy the body's craving for nicotine.
Precautions
Do not smoke while you are using nicotine. Stop smoking as soon as your treatment begins. Smoking while using this medication can be dangerous. Not to be used by non smokers.
If you experience any side effects contact your doctor immediately.
Stop using nicotine and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
· seizures
· chest pain
· uneven heartbeats.
Do not use this medication if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
You may not be able to use certain forms of this medicine if you have medical conditions that could interfere with use. Nasal or sinus problems (allergies, nasal polyps, sinusitis) could affect safe use of the nasal spray form of nicotine. Mouth or dental problems may affect safe use of nicotine gum or lozenges. A skin condition may affect safe use of nicotine transdermal patches. Talk with your doctor about the best form of nicotine for you to use.
Do not smoke while you are using nicotine. Stop smoking as soon as your treatment begins. Smoking while using this medication can be dangerous.
Medicines have benefits and some may have risks. Always read the label
carefully and use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have
side effects consult your pharmacist or doctor immediately.
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