Children aged between 12 to 18 years should consult with a doctor, nurse or pharmacist before starting to use this product. The initial dose is based on the individual's nicotine dependence. The tablet is used sublingually with a recommended dose of one tablet per hour or, for heavy smokers (smoking more than 20 cigarettes per day), two tablets per hour. Allow the tablet to dissolve slowly (about 30 minutes).You should not swallow or chew the tablet. People with diabetes. If you have diabetes you should monitor your blood sugar more closely when you start using Nicorette microtabs. if you have a stomach or duodenal ulcer and/or inflammation of the oesophagus (passage between the mouth and stomach).

Nicorette microtabs may be less effective at relieving cravings if you've drunk acidic drinks, such as coffee, sodas or fruit juices, in the 15 minutes before using a microtab. These can reduce the amount of nicotine that is absorbed from your mouth.

If you are pregnant: Ideally, you should try to give up smoking without NRT. If you can't manage this, you can use NRT at the risks to your baby are far less than smoking, however you should talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for advice. If you are breast-feeding: Ideally, you should try to give up smoking without NRT. If you can't manage this you are best to use NRT products that are taken intermittently (not patchs), however you should talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for advice. Any risks that may be associated with NRT are substantially outweighed by the well established dangers of continued smoking.

Most smokers require 8 to 12 or 16 to 24 tablets per day, not to exceed 40 tablets. Use for up to 8 weeks to break the habit of smoking, then gradually reduce the dose over a 4 week period. The treatment should be stopped when the daily consumption is down to one or two tablets. As data are limited in this age group, the recommended duration of treatment is 12 weeks. If longer treatment is required, advice from a healthcare professional should be sought.

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As well as breaking the physical addiction, you also need to break the smoking habits you used to have. Try to avoid situations where you will be tempted to smoke, and remember to seek help and support whenever you feel like giving in to your cravings. How do I use Nicorette microtab? Do not use more than one lozenge or piece of gum at a time. Do not use the gum and lozenges together at the same time. Hard Coating: Xylitol, Starch, Titanium dioxide (E171), Winterfresh, Quinoline yellow Al lake (E104), Carnauba wax, Purified water Helping you to stop smoking. Nicorette microtabs are used to relieve cravings and withdrawal symptoms associated with giving up smoking.