Smoking Cessation
Smoking cessation is the structured process of quitting tobacco use. It involves addressing physical, mental, and social factors tied to nicotine dependency, often over several months of support.
Key points
- Nicotine dependency shapes daily habits and routines, so quitting often means building new coping strategies alongside any medication.
- Cessation aids span nicotine replacement products such as patches, gum, and lozenges, and non-nicotine tablets including varenicline and bupropion.
- Cravings and the risk of relapse can persist well beyond the first weeks, making long-term support important.
Medicines listed for Smoking Cessation
The listed products for smoking cessation contain two non-nicotine ingredients: Bupropion and Varenicline. Both are taken as tablets and act on brain pathways linked to nicotine reward, rather than replacing nicotine itself. They are sometimes used alongside behavioural support to help a person quit smoking.
Further reading
What is smoking cessation?
Smoking cessation is the structured process of quitting tobacco use. It involves addressing physical, mental, and social factors tied to nicotine dependency, often over several months of support.
How do non-nicotine tablets work for smoking cessation?
They act on brain pathways linked to nicotine reward, rather than replacing nicotine itself. They are sometimes used alongside behavioural support to help a person quit smoking.
How long do cravings and the risk of relapse last?
Cravings and the risk of relapse can persist well beyond the first weeks, making long-term support important. Quitting is often addressed over several months of support.
What medication for smoking cessation can I buy online?
The medicines listed for smoking cessation include products containing bupropion and varenicline. Examples include Zyban and Varnitrip.
Can I buy medicines for smoking cessation over the counter in South Africa?
Yes, online. Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order medicines for smoking cessation. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver medicines for smoking cessation to South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
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