WELLNESS TRAVEL FASHION FOOD HERE’S A SMART WAY TO QUIT SMOKING
BENEFITS OF USING NICOTEX PATCH NICOTINE REPLACEMENT THERAPY
Quitting smoking is a huge challenge for most smokers in India. As per WHO, over 900,000 people in India die due to tobacco consumption every year and has been identified as the single biggest reason for non-communicable disease related deaths *
As per GATS-2 India 201617, 56% of male smokers had planned to or were thinking about quitting smoking, however it takes 4-5 attempts before a smoker can successfully quit (as per Choose life study) leading to a significantly lower quit rate.
However, it is important to know that while quitting smoking is difficult, it is not impossible.
To help in this difficult but not impossible journey, Nicotex, India’s No. 1 doctor recommended brand in NRT category has launched a new and cutting edge format, Nicotex Nicotine Patch.
Nicotine Patches are proven to be highly effective around the world. In fact, as per a study smokers are 60% more likely to abstain from smoking after using the patch2
ABOUT NICOTEX PATCH
Nicotex Patch is a transdermal/skin patch that helps you quit smoking using the principle of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). The patch when placed on your body gradually releases nicotine throughout the day. Over a 12 week period, you will gradually reduce your nicotine intake and thereby helping you get back to life without cigarettes
NICOTEX PATCH OFFERS SEVERAL PHARMACOKINETIC ADVANTAGES
It delivers nicotine directly to the blood circulation through intact skin.
Steady concentration of nicotine is maintained in the bloodstream throughout the day to reduce withdrawal symptoms. Nicotex Patch has a 24-hour
that consistently releases nicotine into your body throughout the day3 As the patch is effective for 24 hours, you only need to wear one patch a day The patch more often than not will be placed under your clothes, thereby making your quit journey invisible to others.
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NRT products provide small doses of nicotine without the harmful substances found in cigarettes. It allows your body to gradually adjust to having less nicotine until you no longer feel the urge for it. The therapy comes in various forms such as gums, patches, nasal sprays, sublingual tablets, inhalers etc. Gums are widely used in India today, however patches are fast gaining popularity as a scientific and advanced method to quit smoking. * INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH METRICS AND EVALUATION. GBD COMPARE: Global, deaths, Both sexes, All ages, 2010: University of Washington; 2013 [cited 2014 August 21]; 1. IMS MAT July’17; 2. Abelin T et al,Controlled trial of transdermal nicotine patch in tobacco withdrawal. Lancet 1989;1(8628):7-10. For smokers with medium nicotine dependence during the 12 week therapy period; 3. In vitro diffusion study, data on file, Cipla Ltd.; 4. Skin irritation study, data on file, Cipla Ltd. In case of any existing ailments / health problems, please consult your doctor before using Nicotex Patch.