A microtab for sublingual use consisting of nicotine B-cyclodextrin complex 17.4 mg, equivalent to 2 mg nicotine. Available in packs of 100s, with a dosage of 2mg.
Adults and children over 12 years of age.
NICORETTE® Microtab relieves nicotine withdrawal symptoms as an aid to smoking cessation. It is used to help smokers ready to stop smoking immediately and also smokers who need to cut down their cigarette use before stopping. It is also indicated in pregnant and lactating women.
Adults (over 18 years): The tablet is used sublingually with a recommended dose of one tablet per hour or, for heavy smokers (more than 20 cigarettes per day), two tablets per hour. Most smokers require 8-12 or 16-24 tablets per day, not to exceed 40 tablets.
Smoking cessation: Patients should stop smoking during treatment. Duration of treatment is individual but up to 3 months of treatment is recommended. The nicotine dose should then be gradually reduced by decreasing the total number of tablets used per day. Treatment should be stopped when daily consumption is down to one or two tablets. Those who use NRT beyond 9 months should consult a healthcare professional.
Smoking reduction: Use the microtab between smoking episodes to reduce smoking. A quit attempt should be made as soon as the smoker feels ready but no later than 6 months. Professional advice should be sought if no reduction in 6 weeks or no quit attempt in 9 months.
Adolescents (12 to 18 years): No more than 40 tablets should be used each day. Smoking cessation: As adult dosage, but treatment should be used for up to 8 weeks before gradually reducing over 4 weeks. Treatment should be stopped when daily consumption is down to one or two tablets. If further treatment is required, consult a healthcare professional. Smoking reduction: Only after consulting a healthcare professional.