Champix is a prescription medicine which is used to help motivated adults stop smoking. Champix can help to relieve the craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking.
Champix does not contain nicotine. It has been shown to affect the nicotine receptor that is thought to be most related to smoking addiction. Champix can affect this receptor in two opposite ways: It acts like a weaker version of nicotine and also blocks nicotine from getting to the receptor.
To increase the chances of success, Champix should be used in combination with supportive counselling as recommended by your doctor or pharmacist.
You are more likely to stop smoking if you are motivated to stop. Your doctor or Pharmacy Direct can provide advice, support and sources of further information to help ensure your attempt to stop smoking is successful.
Before starting your course of Champix you should decide on a date in the second week of treatment (between Day 8 and Day 14) when you will stop smoking.
This lets Champix build up in your body. You can keep smoking during this time. You should write your quit date on the Champix pack as a reminder. If you slip after that target date, keep trying. Some people need a few weeks for Champix to work best.
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Active Ingredients:
Varenicline tartrate Dosage: Take 0.5mg for 3 days then take 0.5mg twice daily for 4 days then take 1mg twice daily for the duration of your course (12 weeks or 24 weeks) at about the same time each day. If you miss a dose but remember within four hours then take it otherwise just miss that dose.
Warnings: Do not take Champix if you are allergic to varenicline tartrate. It is not recommended to be taken in conjunction with nicotine replacement therapy. You should not take Champix while you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Do not drive or operate dangerous machines until you are sure that this medication does not affect your mental alertness. Like all medicines, Champix can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The most common side effects include: nausea, vomiting, trouble sleeping, headache, abnormal dreams and constipation. Extended Information: The effects of changes in your body resulting from stopping smoking, with or without treatment with Champix, may alter the way other medicines work. Tell your doctor if you take Insulin, Asthma medicines (theophylline) or Blood thinners (warfarin) as an adjustment of the dose of these medicines may be necessary once you are smoke free. Champix is not recommended for use in anyone under 18 years of age. Please note that this medicine will require a prescription from your doctor |
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