EDUCATION
Smoking is the
leading cause
of lung cancer
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S1 PRODUCT:
Nicotinell ® TTS 20
INDICATION:
Nicotinell ® patches relieve and/or prevent
cravings and nicotine withdrawal symptoms
associated with tobacco dependence. They
are indicated to aid smokers wishing to quit
or reduce prior to quitting, to assist smokers
who are unwilling or unable to smoke, and
as a safer alternative to smoking for smokers
and those around them.
Nicotinell ® patches are indicated in
pregnant and lactating women making a quit
On average,
non-smokers
live 6-8 years
longer than
smokers. Even
a 60-year-old
smoker could
gain at least
3 years of life
expectancy
by stopping
smoking
attempt.
Nicotinell ® patches should preferably
be used in conjunction with a behavioural
support programme.
INGREDIENTS:
Each Nicotinell TTS 20 patch contains 35mg
S(-)-nicotine which provides an average
absorption rate of 14 mg nicotine in 24 hours.
DOSAGE:
Users should stop smoking completely
during treatment with Nicotinell TTS.
One Nicotinell TTS plaster should be applied
once daily and left on the skin for 24 hours.
The plasters are available in 3 dosage
strengths to enable step-by-step weaning
over 3 months.
STEP 2: Nicotinell TTS 20 is usually
recommended for smokers with a
consumption of less than 20 cigarettes per
day or have completed Step 1.
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Pharmacy Magazine MAY 2017 |
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