Desmoxan, 1.5 mg, hard coated capsules, 100 pcs.

The drug Desmoxan is a film-coated tablet that facilitates withdrawal from smoking by reducing nicotine craving in people with the intention of quitting. The drug makes it possible to gradually eliminate the body's dependence on nicotine, alleviating withdrawal symptoms so that, as a result, the smoker can permanently stop using nicotine products. The product is intended for people over the age of 18.

This drug should always be taken exactly as described in the patient leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Recommended dosage

Desmoxan should be taken orally, drinking an adequate amount of water according to the following schedule.

from day 1 to day 3	1 film-coated tablet	every 2 hours (a maximum of 6 film-coated tablets per day)
from day 4 to 12	1 film-coated tablet	every 2.5 hours (maximum of 5 film-coated tablets per day)
day 13 to 16	1 film-coated tablet	every 3 hours (maximum of 4 film-coated tablets per day)
from day 17 to 20	1 film-coated tablet	every 5 hours (maximum of 3 film-coated tablets per day)
21 to 25 days	1 to 2 film-coated tablets per day	----

- From the first day of treatment, the number of cigarettes smoked should be gradually reduced.

- A person who smokes tobacco should completely give up smoking no later than the 5th day after starting treatment.

- A person who has given up smoking must not allow himself to smoke even one cigarette under any circumstances.

- The sustainability of the achieved treatment result depends on this.

- If the result of the therapy is unsatisfactory, the treatment should be discontinued.

- Treatment can be restarted after 2 to 3 months.

The drug is used to treat nicotine dependence. The use of Desmoxan achieves a gradual reduction in the body's dependence on nicotine and weaning off smoking without nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

The end goal of using Desmoxan is to permanently stop using nicotine-containing products.

When not to use Desmoxan drug?

- if the patient is allergic to the active substance (cytisine) or to any of the other components of this drug,

- In case of unstable angina,

- in case of a recent myocardial infarction or stroke,

- in case of clinically significant cardiac arrhythmias.

Like any drug, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Side effects most often occur at the beginning of treatment. Most side effects disappear during treatment. These include: fatigue, malaise, fatigue, tearing, irritability, change in appetite (mainly increase), weight gain, headache, dizziness, feeling of heaviness in the head, sleep disturbances (insomnia, drowsiness, strange dreams, nightmares, sluggishness), anxiety, difficulty concentrating, weakened sex drive, accelerated or slowed heart rate, increase in blood pressure, shortness of breath, increased expectoration, dry mouth, excessive salivation, gastrointestinal disorders (abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, heartburn), burning tongue, taste changes, muscle pain, rash, increased sweating, decreased skin elasticity.

Desmoxan should be used only by patients who have a serious intention to quit smoking. The use of Desmoxan and smoking may lead to an increase in the adverse effects of nicotine.

If the following diseases are present:

ischemic heart disease, heart failure, cerebrovascular diseases, arterial patency disorders, hypertension,

- pheochromocytoma of the adrenal glands,

- gastric and duodenal ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease,

- hyperthyroidism,

- diabetes,

- some forms of schizophrenia,

- kidney and liver failure; - if the patient is elderly (over 65 years of age).

- and if the patient is over 65 years of age, consult a doctor before taking the drug.