Chantix Dosage
Chantix tablets are manufactured by Pfizer to help people quit smoking. Most people find Chantix tablets to be a better option compared to other existing drugs and nicotine replacement therapies. This is because firstly Chantix tablets do not contain nicotine. And also the Chantix dosage is much lower than Zyban (150mg).
The Chantix dosage comes in 0.5mg and 1.0mg tablet forms. The recommended standard Chantix dosage as approved by health authorities and is 1mg twice a day for 12 weeks.
How to take the Chantix dosage?
To successfully quit smoking it is advisable to set a quit date from which you have to begin quitting smoking completely and begin taking your Chantix dosage.
To help Chantix tablets work better in your body, you should start taking your Chantix tablets 7 days prior to your quit date. You may be able to quit smoking permanently if you continue with the successful completion of your prescribed 12 week course. You should consult your doctor to seek a further 12 weeks of Chantix, as it is entirely up to your doctor to decide if a further course of Chantix is needed for you or not.
Before taking the Chantix tablets, keep the following things in mind:
- A Chantix dosage is available in 2 forms, viz. 0.5mg (white) and 1mg (blue)
- Start initially with a 0.5mg Chantix dosage once a day or as advised by your doctor
- You may increase the Chantix dosage by up to 0.5mg 2 times per day after 3 days
- A Chantix dosage may be increased to 1mg twice daily after 7 days. This is when you should completely stop smoking
- Chantix tablets should be taken with a glass of water after meals
- Try not to skip a Chantix dosage. More importantly, under any circumstances, do not take a double Chantix dosage to make up for the missed dose
The Chantix dosage given above may not be right for you. The effect of the Chantix dosage varies from person to person and therefore it's advisable to seek an individual Chantix dosage from a medical expert.
One prescription of Chantix will last for 12 weeks. Talk to your doctor if you cannot go without nicotine during these 12 weeks. He may recommend further treatment and ask you to buy Chantix tablets for another 12 weeks.
When you are buying Chantix tablets, it's important to always keep a record of the drugs you are using such as; insulin, asthma medicines and blood thinners.
You may need to alter the dose of this medication before starting and consequently during your 12 weeks Chantix treatment.
Chantix Storage
- You should store Chantix tablets at room temperature (18°C to 30°C)
- Try and keep Chantix tablets away from moisture, sunlight and heat
- Keep Chantix tablets out of reach of children
- Do not keep Chantix tablets in the bathroom or kitchen
Chantix Precautions
- Chantix tablets may cause dizziness or tiredness. You are advised to avoid hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery after taking your Chantix dosage
- Caution is advised to patients who are under taking their Chantix dosage who have kidney problems, epilepsy or a history of mental illness, such as depression
- Chantix tablets should not be used by pregnant women and are not recommended for people under 18 years of age
- Your Chantix dosage under no circumstances should be started, altered or stopped without consulting your doctor
- You should also promptly report any side effects that arise whilst using Chantix tablets to your doctor
In conclusion, your doctor has the last word. Don't tamper with your Chantix dosage unless your doctor advises you differently. Buy Chantix tablets and quit smoking after seeking medical advice.
