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Vice Breaker
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY
31 MAY
INDICATION: Vice Breaker and natural proprietary components work together to help reduce anxiety, tension, and nervousness, which in turn, helps to calm nerves and reduce cravings. Vice Breaker acts as a barrier to block nicotine receptors in the brain, making it easier to avoid and eventually wean oneself off tobacco.
INGREDIENTS: Loquat Leaf Extract, Lobelia Inflata, Ginger Root Extract, Sophora Flavescents Root Extract.
DOSAGE: Adults: 1 capsule in the morning with water and 1 capsule in the evening with water. www. orchardsnutrition. co. za 084 531 0786
SMOKING CESSATION
It’ s never too late to stop smoking, but unfortunately tobacco addiction is one of the most difficult habits to overcome. Giving up smoking brings both short-term and important long-term health benefits. In recognition of World No Tobacco Day we feature 3 products that may assist patients quit for good.
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Nicorette ® gum
INDICATION: Temporary aid in smoking cessation.
INGREDIENTS: Nicorette freshfruit gum 2mg: nicotine-resin complex 20 % – 10mg equivalent to 2mg nicotine / piece.
DOSAGE: 10-12 pieces daily. Chew slowly over 30 minutes, one at a time, when urge to smoke is felt. Maximum 15 pieces in 24 hours. Reduce number chewed each day as urge to smoke fades. This is usually possible within 2-3 months. Stop only once craving is satisfied with 1-2 pieces daily. Do not use for more than 3 months.
www. nicorette. co. za 086 041 0032
14 | MAY 2017 Pharmacy Magazine