Essential information for Nicopass® and Nicopatch®
Indications: Relief of nicotine withdrawal symptoms, in nicotine dependency as an aid to smoking cessation Dosage: Initially, Nicopatch® transdermal patch 14-21 mg/24 hours or 8-12 Nicopass® lozenges/24 hours, according to degree of nicotine dependence. Not to be used with other forms of nicotine replacement therapy.Contraindications: Non-smokers/occasional smokers, hypersensitivity to/intolerance of ingredients/excipients.Precautions: Advise total smoking cessation. Avoid in children and adolescents, recent myocardial infarction, unstable or worsening angina (including Prinzmetal’s), severe cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, recent cerebrovascular accident, pregnancy. Caution in stable cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, phaeochromocytoma, severe hepatic or renal impairment, peptic ulcer, lactation. Caution (Nicopass® only) in active oesophagitis, oral or pharyngeal inflammation, gastritis. Side effects: Commonly, dizziness, headache, nausea. Also, (Nicopass®): sore throat, hiccup, mouth irritation, dry mouth, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, (Nicopatch®): insomnia, application site reactions. PL numbers and cost: All prices are RRP (inc VAT) Nicopass 1.5mg Liquorice Mint lozenge PL 05630/0034 - £2.93 for 12; £7.34 for 36; £15.67 for 96 lozenge packs. Nicopass 1.5mg Fresh Mint lozenge PL 05630/0035 - £2.93 for 12; £7.34 for 36; £15.67 for 96 lozenge packs. Nicopatch 7mg/24 hours transdermal patch PL 05630/0036- £15.49 for 7-patch pack. Nicopatch 14mg/24 hours transdermal patch PL 05630/0037 - £15.49 for 7-patch pack. Nicopatch 21mg/24 hours transdermal patch PL 05630/0038 - £15.49 for 7-patch pack. PL holder: Pierre Fabre Médicament, 45 place Abel Gance, 92100 Boulogne, France Supply classification: GSL Date of preparation: 6 August 2007
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