For smokers of less than 10
cigarettes per day
What types of nicotine lozenges
are available?
Nicotine lozenges area available in a number of brands.
Nicotinell 1mg Lozenges™ are considered to be an
alternative to 2mg nicotine gum, and are used when chewing
may not be appropriate such as for denture wearers. One
lozenge gives approximately the same amount of nicotine
as supplied by using a piece of 2mg gum.
NiQuitin CQ 4 mg Lozenges™ are suitable for
smokers who have their first cigarette of the day within
30 minutes of waking up while NiQuitin
CQ 2 mg Lozenges are suitable for smokers who have
their first cigarette of the day more than 30 minutes
after waking up.
How to use nicotine lozenges
For Nicotinell 1mg Lozenges™
the lozenge should be sucked slowly (and not chewed)
until the flavour becomes strong and then placed between
gum and cheek. When the flavour begins to fade, repeat
the process again. The lozenge should last about 30
minutes. One lozenge can be used every 1 to 2 hours,
normally using 8-12 lozenges per day to a maximum of
25 lozenges in 24 hours. As with the gum, do not drink
any liquids during or prior to using the lozenges as
this can change the acid/base balance of the saliva
and prevent the absorption of the nicotine. After three
months of using the lozenges, the dose should be gradually
reduced and should not be used after 6 months.
For NiQuitin
CQ Lozenges™ the following schedule is recommended.
| Weeks 1 to
6 |
Suck one lozenge every
1 to 2 hours, users should use a minimum of 9
lozenges per day
|
| Weeks 7 to
9 |
Suck one lozenge
every 2 to 4 hours
|
| Weeks 10
to 12 |
Suck one lozenge
every 4 to 8 hours |
| From 12 weeks
to 6 months |
Suck 1-2 lozenges
per day only on occasions when strongly tempted
to smoke
|
Users should not exceed 15 lozenges
per day.
Success rate of nicotine lozenges
Success rates are considered to be similar to
those associated with nicotine gums.
Cautions when using nicotine
lozenges
Those who are pregnant, breast-feeding, who have
diabetes mellitus; phaeochromocytoma, kidney or liver
problems, heart disease, peripheral vascular disease;
hyperthyroidism; history of gastritis and peptic ulcers
should consult their doctor before using any nicotine
product.
| Chewing Gums
| Patches | Nasal
Sprays | Inhalers
| Lozenges | Sublingual
tablets | NRT
 references
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