What is Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)?
NRT is a way of giving you nicotine without you having to smoke and risk the harmful tar, carbon monoxide and other harmful substances found in cigarettes. The nicotine given to you helps you to manage the cravings. It is not a magic cure, but it will reduce the withdrawal symptoms and cravings while you work hard at quitting through your determination. You can use NRT for up to three months and your GP or Adviser can guide you if you wish to use it for longer than that. There are several different methods of giving you nicotine via NRT. You can buy several NRT products at your chemist and pharmacist: Gums, patches, nasal sprays, inhalers, tablets and lozenges are some typical NRT products. Ask your GP and cessation counsellor to advise you. The best product to suit you will depend on how much you smoke and what your health is like. What is the new drug Champix (Varenicline tartrate) Launched in 2006, it is taken orally and is non-nicotine based. It comes in small tablet form ( 1mg var
