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Nicorette Microtabs 100's
Nicorette Microtab is new treatment option that is especially helpful if you find gum awkward ( for instance, if you use dentures) or if you have skin allergies to nicotine patch adhesives. Microtabs are also very useful if you're looking for a more discreet way of using nicotine replacement therapy than chewing gum.The basic principle of supplying a measured, lesser amount of nicotine than that provided by a cigarette still applies. "Less is better" in terms of nicotine input - "measured" is useful because it encourages measured reduction of nicotine dose over time, and " other than cigarette " is hugely beneficial because the inhalation of combustion byproducts released by a burning cigarette ( and the huge health risks associated with that) are also avoided. The " lesser" is also useful because the lower dose of nicotine present ( as opposed to no nicotine at all in some quit smoking products) allows a measured avoidance of unpleasant nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
So what is a sublingual microtab ? " Sublingual " means "under the tongue". This is a recognised method of administering some medicines. The small white tablet is placed under the tongue and it gradually dissolves , releasing nicotine as it does so.
Nicorette Microtabs are available in packets of 30 or 105 sublingual tablets, each containing nicotine-betacyclodextrin corresponding to 2 mg of nicotine. ( A tablet dispenser is provided in each packet in order to assist removing the tablets from the blister strip.)
You can adjust your nicotine input by adjusting the number of tablets you use in a day - the object is to use enough to reduce any withdrawal symptoms you may experience when you stop smoking. Initially you should use one tablet every one to two hours. Most people use 8 to 12 tablets per day. If you are a highly dependent smoker or require more than the standard initial dosage, you should take two tablets every one to two hours. You should use no more than 40 tablets per day.
It is important that you use Nicorette Microtab for long enough to help overcome your cigarette dependence.Usually this would be for a three month period. As your craving for smoking decreases, start reducing the nicotine dose by decreasing the total number of sublingual tablets used per day. Stop using the tablets when you are down to one or two sublingual tablets per day. Use of Nicorette Microtab beyond six months is not recommended.
Do not take Nicorette Microtab if :_-* you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant* you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed* you have heart disease such as palpitations or angina (unless on medical advice)* you have had a recent heart attack or a stroke (inless on medical advice)* you are a non-smoker* you are under 18 years of age* you are allergic to nicotine or any other ingredients in Nicorette Microtab.
