Can we be reimbursed for nicotine substitutes?
Since November 1, 2016, the Health Insurance covers, on medical prescription, nicotine replacement therapy up to € 150 per calendar year and per beneficiary.
Control your tobacco addiction: NICORETTE® nicotine substitutes: type of treatment, dosage, advice.
To reduce smoking gradually, start by replacing the cigarettes that you can most easily do without with gums or the inhaler or lozenge. These allow you to relieve withdrawal symptoms and reduce smoking calmly.
Over time, replace more and more cigarettes with gums or the inhaler. When you feel ready, you can attempt a full stop. It is recommended to stop within 6 months of starting treatment. If after 9 months you have not stopped, it is recommended to consult a health professional.
If during your treatment you continue to have an irrepressible urge to smoke or if your treatment has failed, ASK YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST FOR ADVICE.
He may advise you to combine NICORETTESKIN® transdermal patches with oral replacement forms (medicated chewing gum NICORETTE® 2 mg, NICORETTE® inhaler 10 mg, NICORETTE® sucking tablets 2 mg, sublingual tablets NICORETTE®MICROTAB 2 mg or NICORETTESPRAY® 1 mg / dose, oral spray solution).
When NICORETTESKIN® is combined with an oral replacement form, the dosage to be followed is the same as when these drugs are used alone as monotherapy. For the dosage of the oral form, consult the package leaflet of the chosen drug.
In combination only use one oral form at a time over a 24 hour period.
Nicorette patches are drugs indicated in the treatment of tobacco dependence in order to relieve the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal in subjects wishing to stop their tobacco consumption. Nicoretteskin 16h patches deliver nicotine regularly throughout the day (16h in total), without you having to think about it:
Nicorette chewing gums are indicated in the treatment of tobacco dependence in order to relieve the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal in subjects wishing to stop their tobacco consumption:
Nicorettespray is a unique and innovative solution to help you calm your irresistible urges to smoke in 30 seconds.
The drug Nicorette 2MG 80 fruit sucking tablets is indicated in the treatment of tobacco dependence , in order to relieve the symptoms of smoking cessation in subjects wishing to stop their tobacco consumption. This medication is also available in a Nicorette 2 Mg Intense Mint flavored version.
Nicorette Mouth Spray Fresh Mint is a medication indicated for the relief of nicotine cravings and nicotine withdrawal symptoms associated with stopping smoking. It helps to stop smoking 1 to 2 doses when needed to control cravings.
When you quit smoking, the support of family and friends helps you stay motivated and keep going. Talk to them about your approach, they will be able to find the words to support you and will be better able to understand some of your reactions (anxiety, irritability, etc.) if they have not been anticipated. If you feel the need, your doctor can also provide you with personalized support.
