Galpharm Nicotine Replace 2mg Peppermint Flavour 36 Lozenges (A)

These lozenges are for smokers who smoke their first cigarette more than 30 minutes after waking up.

The lozenges are part of a programme designed to support your wish to stop smoking. The programme contains 3 steps, which you will need to follow, starting with step 1, then step 2, then step 3. Using the lozenges at regular intervals gives your body the nicotine you need to help stop you smoking.

Suitable for:

Adults and children aged 12 years and over.

How to use:

• For best results try to take a lozenge in situations when you are strongly tempted to smoke.
• During Step 1 (weeks 1 to 6) use at least 9 lozenges a day.
• Do not use more than one lozenge at a time.
• Do not use more than 15 lozenges per day.
• Do not eat or drink whilst taking a lozenge.

Adults and the elderly:

Use the lozenges according to the above timetable, which is designed to gradually reduce the number of lozenges you use.

Adolescents:

• As adult dosage for a 12 week period only.
• Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
• Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Note: You are more likely to quit smoking when using this product with help from your pharmacist, doctor, a trained counsellor, or a support programme.

Hazards and Cautions:

Do not use this medicine if you:

• Are allergic to nicotine or any of the other ingredients
• Suffer from phenylketonuria (the lozenges contain a source of phenylalanine, which may be harmful to you)
• Are a non-smoker
• Are taking any other nicotine containing products.

Seek medical advice before taking this medicine if you:

• Are under the care of your doctor or are receiving a prescribed medicine
• Are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning a pregnancy
• Are diabetic.

Precautions:

• Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist
• Seek advice before using if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies

Ingredients:

• Active Ingredient: Each compressed lozenge contains 2 mg nicotine (as nicotine resinate 13.33 mg).
• Also contains: aspartame (E951) and mannitol (E421).
• Each lozenge contains 15 mg of sodium.
• See enclosed leaflet for further information.