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Cytisine Tablets – Smoking Cessation

£145.99

  • Cystine is a medication with a similar chemical structure to nicotine that can be used to help smokers quit smoking by reducing withdrawal symptoms
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  • How Cytisine tablets work

    Cytisine is a medication used to help smokers quit the habit for good. This product is not suitable for anyone under the age of 18. The active ingredient in cytisine is plant alkaloid cytisine. Cytisine has a similar chemical structure to nicotine and therefore relieves the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal. This allows for a gradual reduction in nicotine dependence and nicotine cravings in smokers.  

    How to use Cystine tablets

    Always take cytisine exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has instructed you to. Treatment duration usually lasts for 25 days. One pack of cytisine, containing 100 tablets, is sufficient for this treatment period. You should stop smoking no later than the fifth day of your treatment. The treatment schedule is:
    Days of treatment  Recommended dosage  Maximum daily dose 
    Days 1-3  1 tablet every 2 hours  Max daily dose of 6 tablets 
    Days 4-12  1 tablet every 2.5 hours  Max daily dose of 5 tablets 
    Days 13-16  1 tablet every 3 hours  Max daily dose of 4 tablets 
    Days 17-20  1 tablet every 5 hours  Max daily dose of 3 tablets 
    Days 21-25  1-2 tablets per day  Max daily dose of 2 tablets 
    Cytisine should be taken with water.  

    Cystine side effects

    Like all medicines, cytisine may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:
    • increased appetite
    • weight gain
    • dizziness
    • irritability
    • mood changes
    • anxiety
    • increased blood pressure
    • dry mouth
    • diarrhoea
    • rashes
    • fatigue
    • sleep disorders
    • headaches
    • increased heart rate
    • feeling sick and being sick
    • heartburn
    • constipation
    • abdominal pain
    • muscle pain
    This medication should only be taken by those with a serious intention of weaning off nicotine. Continuing to smoke could lead to more serious side effects of nicotine. For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.  

    Serious side effects

    Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, including:
    • swelling of the face and throat
    • skin rash
    • breathing difficulties
    • loss of consciousness
     

    Who can’t use cytisine?

    Cytisine isn’t suitable for everyone. Do not take these tablets if you:
    • are allergic to any of the ingredients
    • have unstable angina
    • have a history of myocardial infarction
    • have cardiac arrhythmia
    • have recently had a stroke
    • are pregnant, trying to get pregnant or breastfeeding
     

    When to speak to your clinician

    You should speak to your doctor or one of our pharmacists before taking this medicine if you have any of the following:
    • ischemic heart disease
    • hypertension
    • pheochromocytoma
    • atherosclerosis and other peripheral vascular diseases
    • a gastric and duodenal ulcer
    • gastroesophageal reflux disease
    • hyperthyroidism
    • diabetes
    • a history of psychiatric illness
    • kidney and liver failure
    You should also talk to your doctor or one of our pharmacists if you are taking any other medication or complementary therapy. We do not recommend using cytisine if you are taking any of the following medications:
    • anti-tuberculosis medication
    • medications containing theophylline (to treat asthma)
    • tacrine (to treat Alzheimer’s)
    • clozapine (to treat schizophrenia)
    • ropinirole (to treat Parkinson’s disease)
     

    How to store cystine tablets

    Store this product below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
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