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What is Tabex® and what is it used for?
Tabex® contains the active substance cytisine, which acts on the smoker's body similarly to nicotine. Taking Tabex leads to gradual smoking cessation without the discomfort and unpleasant sensations associated with quitting. It is intended for adults who are nicotine dependent and wish to quit smoking.
When should you not take Tabex®?
- Allergy to cytisine or any other ingredient in Tabex
- Recent myocardial infarction or stroke
- Unstable angina, arrhythmia, severe hypertension or atherosclerosis
- During pregnancy or breastfeeding
Warnings and precautions
Speak to your doctor before taking Tabex if you suffer from:
- Heart disease or heart failure
- High blood pressure
- Vascular or cerebrovascular disease
- Liver or kidney disease
- Diabetes or hyperthyroidism
- Peptic ulcer or gastrointestinal reflux
- Certain psychiatric conditions (e.g. schizophrenia)
How to take Tabex®?
Tabex treatment follows a structured 25-day regimen. Smoking cessation is expected by Day 5.
| Days | Dosage | Total/Day |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1–3 | 1 tablet every 2 hours | 6 |
| Day 4–12 | 1 tablet every 2.5 hours | 5 |
| Day 13–16 | 1 tablet every 3 hours | 4 |
| Day 17–20 | 1 tablet every 5 hours | 3 |
| Day 21–25 | 1–2 tablets daily | 1–2 |
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Tabex may cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.
- Common (up to 1 in 10): Headache, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, upper abdominal pain
- Uncommon (up to 1 in 100): Insomnia, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting
- Rare or unknown: Palpitations, increased irritability, taste changes, chest pain, sweating, weight loss
Storage and shelf life
Store in the original package, away from moisture and at a temperature below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the packaging.
What does Tabex® contain?
Each film-coated tablet contains 1.5 mg of cytisine.
Other ingredients include: calcium sulfate dihydrate, powdered cellulose, colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.
Coating: Opadry II brown, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxides (E172), lecithin, talc.
Other ingredients include: calcium sulfate dihydrate, powdered cellulose, colloidal silica, magnesium stearate.
Coating: Opadry II brown, titanium dioxide (E171), iron oxides (E172), lecithin, talc.