Lozenges

Introduction

Studies have shown that nicotine replacement therapy can double your chances of quitting smoking for good, compared to using willpower alone. There is a range of Nicotinell products with different levels of nicotine, so there’s bound to be something that’s right for helping to fight your cravings and that can allow you to live your life unfiltered.

If you want to give yourself an even better chance of cutting down or quitting smoking, use Nicotinell products as part of a programme designed to change your behaviour, like group support. Talk to your GP surgery or local pharmacist for details of the programmes that may exist in your area, call the NHS Smokefree Helpline on 0800 022 4332 or visit the website.

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Gum Lozenges Patches

Nicotinell Mint 1mg 36 pieces

Nicotinell Mint 1mg 96 pieces

Nicotinell Mint 2mg 36 pieces

Nicotinell Mint 2mg 96 pieces

Where to buy

Which one should I use?

Double your chances of living life unfiltered with Nicotinell, compared to willpower alone.

Light smoker

1mg lozenge

Nicotinell 1mg Lozenge is for people who smoke fewer than 20 cigarettes per day.

Moderate smoker

1mg or 2mg lozenge

Nicotinell 1mg or 2mg Lozenge is for people who smoke between 20 and 30 cigarettes per day.

Heavy smoker

2mg lozenge

Nicotinell 2mg Lozenge is for people who smoke more than 30 cigarettes per day.

How to use

  • For adults over 18 years of age.
  • Read the instructions enclosed in the pack. You must not smoke whilst using these lozenges.
  • Suck 1 lozenge when you feel the urge to smoke, but initially try to use no more than 1 lozenge every 1-2 hours. Most people use 8-12 lozenges per day.
  • This product is designed to be sucked slowly, do not swallow or chew. These lozenges should not be sucked like ordinary lozenges. The maximum daily dose is 30 of the 1mg lozenges or 15 of the 2mg lozenges.
  • Only use 1 lozenge at a time.
  • Treatment should continue for at least 3 months, after which time the number of lozenges should gradually be reduced.

Warnings and precautions

  • Do not use if you are:
    • a non-smoker or an occasional smoker.
    • allergic to any of the ingredients.
  • Consult your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before starting to use lozenges if you:
    • are under 18 years of age.
    • have heart disease.
    • are pregnant or breast-feeding.
    • are taking any other medications.
  • See leaflet in the pack for full information.
  • Do not exceed the stated dose.
  • Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children.
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*Versus willpower alone. This website is intended for UK residents only. Copyright 2012 Novartis Consumer Health UK Limited. The Nicotinell® product range includes TTS Patch, Medicated Chewing Gum and Lozenge. Contains nicotine. Stop smoking aid. Always read the label. Requires willpower. The people featured in the video case studies on these pages are actors and are intended to represent the experiences of someone using this website.