4.9 NiQuitin Strips
Brand(s), dose,
pack size,
duration,
directions for
use/frequency
of
administration
NiQuitin Strips
2.5mg
Directions: NiQuitin Strips are suitable for smokers who have their first
cigarette of the day more than 30 minutes after waking up. Place one
film on the tongue. Close the mouth and press the tongue gently to the
roof of the mouth until the nicotine film dissolves (approximately 3
minutes). The film should not be chewed or swallowed whole.
Users should not eat or drink while a nicotine film is in the mouth.
Behavioural therapy, advice and support will normally improve the
success rate.
Suitable for :
Adults (18 years and over):
Adolescents (12-17 years) if abrupt cessation
Use the following weaning down process:
Abrupt cessation of smoking:
Recommended treatment schedule:
Step 1 - Weeks 1 to 6 Initial treatment period
1 nicotine film every 1 to 2 hours
Step 2 - Weeks 7 to 9 Step down treatment period
1 nicotine film every 2 to 4 hours
Step 3 -Weeks 10 to 12 Step down treatment period
1 nicotine film every 4 to 8 hours
During weeks 1 to 6 it is recommended that users take a minimum of 9
films per day. Users should not exceed 15 films per day.
Those who have quit smoking but are having difficulty discontinuing
using NiQuitin Strips are recommended to seek additional help and
advice from a healthcare professional.
Maximum period of treatment: 12 weeks per intervention
Legal
Classification
Storage
Specific written
and verbal
advice to client
GSL
Do not store above 30°C Store in the original; package to protect from
light and moisture
• Read and adhere to product information leaflet that accompanies
NRT product
• Oral products may exacerbate symptoms of Gastro-intestinal
disease.
• Refer to cautions and contraindications category listed in 3.4 and
3.5. Note patients with unstable angina, severe cardiac arrhythmias or
uncontrolled hypertension should be excluded from treatment.
Specific side
effects
(See SmPC. for full list of side effects.)
Vomiting, dyspepsia, upper abdominal pain, diarrhoea, dry mouth,
constipation, hiccups, stomatitis, flatulence, oral discomfort. nausea
headache*, dizziness
*(May also be due to withdrawal symptoms following smoking
cessation)