Tablets

Nicotine lo zenges come in two different strengths, 2mg and 4mg. Smokers choose their dosage according to how long it normally takes them to light up their first cigarette after waking up.

As a general rule, if you smoke your first cigarette within 30 minutes of waking up, use the 4mg lozenges. If it is more than 30 minutes after getting up, use the 2mg lozenges.

How many nicotine lozenges can I take?

The recommended dose is 1 or 2 lozenges per hour for 6 weeks, then 1 lozenge every 2 to 4 hours for 7 to 9 weeks, and finally, 1 lozenge every 4 to 8 hours for 10 to 12 weeks.

Specifically, the manufacturers of these pills recommend the following:

Do not consume food or drink for at least 15 minutes before taking a pill or while taking a pill (some drinks can affect the effectiveness of the pills).

Do not suck more than 1 nicotine lozenge at a time. Also, do not use one lozenge immediately after another.

Suck the lozenge until it dissolves completely, about 20 to 30 minutes. Swish it back and forth in your mouth. Do not bite or chew the lozenge like a hard candy or swallow it. Nicotine is absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth.

Do not use more than 5 lozenges in 6 hours, or more than 20 lozenges per day.

Stop using the lozenges after 12 weeks of treatment. If after this time, you feel you need to use them, consult your doctor.

Side effects

Possible side effects of nicotine lozenges include the following:

- Nausea

- Hiccups

- Coughing

- Heartburn

- Sore throat

- Headache

- Insomnia

- Rapid heartbeat

Are nicotine-containing tablets available by prescription?

You do not need a prescription to buy this medicine. Nicotine lozenges are now available without a prescription.

Where to buy nicotine lozenges?

You can buy nicotine lozenges without a prescription at the Farmaciasdirect online pharmacy, where you can enjoy a 10% discount.