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Southern DHB Smokefree South

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Nicotine Lozenge

Strengths:

2mg and 1 mg – to meet individual needs.

 Using it:

  • Use the lozenge 20 minutes before you would usually have a smoke.
  • Suck the lozenge until you get a peppery taste, then rest it between your gum and cheek.
  • Repeat this process every few minutes for 30 minutes then discard safely out of reach of children and pets.
  • Do not chew or swallow lozenge.
  • Can be used in combination with patches.
  • Video about how to use Nicotine Lozenge is available below

 Good points:

  • Discreet product to use.
  • Fast acting.

 Things to think about:

  • Avoid eating and drinking whilst using product.
  • Can cause hiccups and excess saliva.

 Cost and availability:

  • FREE when enrolled with the Southern Stop Smoking Service.
  • Available on prescription from GP or from any community pharmacy at a cost of $5.00 per product (patch, gum, lozenge).

 Not suitable for:

  • Children under the age of 12 years.

 Further information:

  • Okay to use if pregnant and breastfeeding but discuss risks and benefits with health professional or stop smoking coach.

This page was last updated at 12:52PM on April 8, 2024.